Al Shugart International (ASI)

Al Shugart International (ASI) is a venture capital company focused on helping entrepreneurs launch new enterprises.

Al Shugart International (ASI) is a venture capital company focused on helping entrepreneurs launch new enterprises, and growing small companies into big companies. Founded by Al Shugart in 1998, ASI's objectives are to maintain active worldwide awareness of technology status and trends, assist entrepreneurial companies with consulting and/or investment, and manage a start-up/early stage venture capital fund. ASI is headquartered in Santa Cruz , California . Shugart Venture Funds invest in early stage companies seeking seed or first round funding. Typical investments include companies with a strong management team, a unique idea or technology, and a logical business model with an “unfair advantage.” With ASI as the managing partner, Shugart Venture Funds provide not only venture capital, but also the opportunity to draw upon ASI's worldwide network of business and personal contacts. xx