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GoAhead Ventures

Menlo Park, California · Invests in Global; North America; Asia; MENA; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedConsumer Apps & SocialGamingB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthEdTechRobotics & AutomationManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

We invest in people, not business scripts. We believe exceptional founders can come from anywhere. Our open video-pitch funnel replaces traditional warm intros with meritocratic founder access. We want to see and hear you—your passion, vision, and commitment matter more than a polished deck.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid gatekeeping, exclusive networks, and founder discrimination. We explicitly welcome founders from all backgrounds and geographies.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$250M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

PB

Phil Brady

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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p•••@go•••.com

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CS

Clancey Stahr

General PartnerManaging Partner

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c•••@go•••.com

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TM

Takeshi Mori

General PartnerManaging Partner

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TK Mori

General PartnerManaging Partner

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t•••@gm•••.com

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Portfolio

Poseidon
Mobius IndustriesMedia Entertainment

A PR and marketing agency specializing in the arts, particularly in the performing arts and entertainment sectors. Mobius Industries builds audiences for cultural projects and offers services in marketing, public relations, and distribution.

FreeHit Fantasy
PathriseHr Tech Work

Pathrise is a career accelerator that helps job seekers land their dream jobs in tech through mentorship and tailored guidance.

GojekEcommerce Marketplaces

Gojek is GoTo Group's on-demand services platform and a pioneer of the multi-service ecosystem model, providing access to a wide range of services including transportation, food and goods delivery, and more.

Cookiy AIEnterprise Software

Cookiy AI transforms intrusive research into open conversation, acting as your dedicated AI UX researcher on demand, delivering consumer satisfaction research insights rapidly and efficiently.

Aurelius SystemsEnterprise Software

Aurelius Systems focuses on AI research and development, emphasizing ethical practices and practical applications. It offers insights on AI integration, large language models, and MLOps.

Skribe MedicalHealthcare Digital

Skribe Medical focuses on innovative wearable technology for health monitoring, particularly in cancer care, aiming to improve data quality and patient experience.

Goblins
SequentEnterprise Software

Sequent is the world’s first online voting platform to ensure the highest level of confidence in elections for voters, election managers, and auditors, providing end-to-end verifiable and transparent online voting solutions.

OnnowEnterprise Software

OnNow is an initiative aimed at creating PCs and peripherals that are instantly ready to operate at all times, improving power management and usability for consumers.

TextlaMarketing Adtech

Textla provides affordable mass texting solutions for businesses, enabling them to engage customers through bulk messaging, personalized communication, and real-time analytics.

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GoAhead Ventures Research Investment Thesis GoAhead Ventures breaks the traditional venture capital mold by democratizing access to early-stage funding through an innovative open video-pitch funnel. Rather than relying on warm introductions and founder networks, they believe exceptional startups can come from anywhere globally. The fund invests in people, not business plans—they want to see and he

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