# ATX Venture Partners

> ATX Venture Partners is an Austin-based early-stage venture firm that leads or co-leads Seed and Series A rounds in applied-AI businesses across defense and space, industrial operations, healthcare and enterprise, and financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014 by operators and investors, the firm pairs concentrated ownership with an operating network designed to help founders hire, sell, finance and navigate transactions.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** Chris Shonk (General Partner and Co-Founder), Danielle Weiss Allen (General Partner and Co-Founder), Brad Bentz (Co-Founder and former Partner)
- **Team size:** Approximately 35 people in supplied company data; LinkedIn lists 2-10 direct employees, suggesting the larger figure may include venture partners and affiliates.
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, ATX Platform, Global co-investment platform
- **Notable:** Closed a $150 million fourth fund in 2021 and reported more than $700 million under management in 2025., Supported GoCo from early investment through its 2025 acquisition by Intuit., Built a portfolio spanning Slingshot Aerospace, MacroFab, Autonomize, QuotaPath, SourceDay, Setpoint, Pensa and ZenBusiness.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Lead and co-lead Seed and Series A investments, primarily in applied-AI and B2B technology companies across North America.
- **ATX Platform** — Hands-on portfolio support spanning go-to-market, finance, talent, strategic partnerships and transactions through the firm's team and venture-partner network.
- **Global co-investment platform** — A co-investment capability led by Danielle Allen that gives aligned investors access to selected opportunities alongside ATX funds.

## Achievements

- Closed a $150 million fourth fund in 2021 and reported more than $700 million under management in 2025.
- Supported GoCo from early investment through its 2025 acquisition by Intuit.
- Built a portfolio spanning Slingshot Aerospace, MacroFab, Autonomize, QuotaPath, SourceDay, Setpoint, Pensa and ZenBusiness.
- Portfolio companies have recorded strategic outcomes involving Intuit, Microsoft, Q2, Daimler, National Instruments and Vista Equity, according to the firm.
- LinkedIn reported the firm as Austin's number 13 veteran-owned business.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Portfolio company QuotaPath was named a HubSpot Essential App for a third consecutive year.
- **2026-04** — Pensa AI announced an expansion of its retail shelf-intelligence work.
- **2026-03** — Autonomize and ServiceNow announced a partnership focused on payer AI.
- **2026-01** — Slingshot Aerospace won a $27 million U.S. Space Force AI contract, and Protopia AI landed a missile-defense contract.
- **2025-04** — Intuit acquired GoCo, producing a liquidity event for ATX and its investors.
- **2024-08** — Setpoint secured a $31 million Series B financing.

## Links

- Website: https://www.atxventurepartners.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atx-venture-partners/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ATXVenture
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atxventurepartners/

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Last updated: 2026-08-16