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GoAhead Ventures

At GoAhead Ventures, we aim to break the Venture Capital mold! As such, we’ve created a streamlined process for meeting & investing in companies starting with a 1-way video pitch.

Menlo Park, CA, USA

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Description

GoAhead Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm known for its highly streamlined and transparent investment process. As of 2026, the firm manages over $250 million in assets under management (AUM) and maintains its reputation for rapid decision-making, often delivering offers to founders within a week of their initial contact.

  • Pre-Seed & Seed: The firm focuses on backing ambitious founders at the earliest possible stages, including "day zero" concepts.
  • Active Deployment: As of early 2026, GoAhead is actively deploying capital from its latest fund, leading approximately 15 to 40 new deals per year. 
  • 1-Way Video Pitch: Founders apply directly through the GoAhead Ventures website by submitting a standardized 5-minute video pitch.
  • No Warm Intro Required: The firm explicitly avoids "herd mentality" by providing a level playing field where any founder globally can submit a pitch without a professional referral. 


Eligibility

  • Sectors: Sector-agnostic. While they have a strong history in AI, data-driven software, and fintech, they invest across all technology verticals.
  • Geography: Global. The firm invests in founders regardless of their location, from Silicon Valley to Tokyo and beyond. 

Process

The "GoAhead Process" is designed to take roughly 6 days from submission to a final funding decision: 

  1. Submission: Founder uploads a video pitch and basic company information.
  2. GP Review: All three managing partners review every submission within 3 days.
  3. Zoom Pitch: Selected founders are invited to a live meeting with the partners.
  4. Rapid Decision: A final decision (offer or pass) is delivered the day after the Zoom pitch.
  5. Funding: Once an offer is accepted, funds are often wired within 24 hours.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Direct Capital: Access to institutional funding to launch or scale early-stage operations.
  • Operational Support: Beyond capital, the firm helps with product positioning, go-to-market strategy, and executive recruiting.
  • Scout Program: For students or recent graduates, GoAhead offers a Scout Program that allows individuals to source deals and shadow the investment process.