GoAhead Ventures

GoAhead Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies globally.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States Est. 2015
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
3
Rounds' value
$2.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

GoAhead Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that focuses on pre-seed and seed stage companies across all sectors and geographies. The firm emphasizes a founder-first approach, utilizing a streamlined video pitch process to meet and invest in companies. They aim to provide rapid decisions and offer checks typically ranging from $200K to $1M. GoAhead Ventures also has a strong presence and investment track record in Israeli startups.

Portfolio · 3

Sequent
Sequent is an online voting platform that uses advanced cryptographic technology and an open-source development approach to ensure secure and transparent online elections.
Led ★ 1 round $1.4M committed Latest: 2025-06
LaylaElectric Inc.
Layla is an all-in-one smart sensor for short-term rentals, hotels, and residential properties that monitors noise, air quality, smoke, occupancy, and controls AC without cameras or subscriptions.
Led ★ 1 round $1.2M committed Latest: 2024-10
Futura Genetics
A digital health platform powered by genomic data for early detection, prevention of risk, and improving mortality tables for life insurance clients.
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2021-05

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software7
Health Tech & Life Sciences3
Aerospace, Defense & HLS2
Cyber Security2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Education & Knowledge Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Funds · 2

  • 2 — $57M Jan 2020
  • 1 — $55M Sep 2016

Q&A

What is GoAhead Ventures' primary investment focus?
GoAhead Ventures primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed stage companies across all sectors and geographies, typically leading early-stage deals with checks ranging from $200K to $1M.
When was GoAhead Ventures founded?
GoAhead Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many funds has GoAhead Ventures raised and what are their sizes?
GoAhead Ventures has raised two funds: Fund 1, which closed in September 2016 with $55M, and Fund 2, which closed in January 2020 with $57M.
Which sectors does GoAhead Ventures most frequently invest in?
GoAhead Ventures has a notable concentration in Business Software, with 7 portfolio companies, and Health Tech & Life Sciences, with 3 portfolio companies.
Can you name a recent exit for GoAhead Ventures?
GoAhead Ventures had an exit in February 2022 with the acquisition of eLoomina by NICE Actimize.
What is one of GoAhead Ventures' portfolio companies in the Business Software sector?
Acsense, an Enterprise IAM Resilience Platform, is one of GoAhead Ventures' portfolio companies in the Business Software sector, having raised $5.35M in Seed funding.
Who are the managing partners at GoAhead Ventures?
The managing partners at GoAhead Ventures are Clancey Stahr, Takeshi "TK" Mori, and Phil Brady.
What is the investment stage focus for GoAhead Ventures?
GoAhead Ventures focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments.
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