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GoAhead Ventures

535 Middlefield Rd, Suite 280, Menlo Park, California, 94025, United States

Overview

Early stage venture capital fund focused on innovative startups.

Founded

2015

Deals ยท 12mo

6

Links

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

25rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Multiplier
Aug 2026Participated
$6 MSeed
Healia
Jul 2026Participated
$14 MSeries A
Nearpays
Jul 2026Participated
$0.04 MSeed
MATERIAL
Jan 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Terranova
Nov 2025Participated
$7 MSeed
Poseidon Aerospace
Nov 2025Participated
$11 MSeed
Cookiy AI
Oct 2025Participated
$7 MSeed
Aurelius Systems
Sep 2025Participated
$10 MSeed
Upword
Jun 2024Participated
$3 MSeed
Roofer.com
Jan 2024Participated
$8 MSeed
Telo Trucks
Jun 2023Led
$1 MSeed
Grapefruit Health
May 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
Multiplier
Aug 2026Participated
$6 MSeed
Healia
Jul 2026Participated
$14 MSeries A
Nearpays
Jul 2026Participated
$0.04 MSeed
MATERIAL
Jan 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Terranova
Nov 2025Participated
$7 MSeed
Poseidon Aerospace
Nov 2025Participated
$11 MSeed
Cookiy AI
Oct 2025Participated
$7 MSeed
Aurelius Systems
Sep 2025Participated
$10 MSeed
Upword
Jun 2024Participated
$3 MSeed
Roofer.com
Jan 2024Participated
$8 MSeed
Telo Trucks
Jun 2023Led
$1 MSeed
Grapefruit Health
May 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

GoAhead Ventures: 25 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
GoAhead Ventures: 25 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed711
Series A02
Series B02
Other Equity21

Monthly Deal Activity

GoAhead Ventures: 25 deals are recorded across 115 months.All available history.
GoAhead Ventures: 25 deals are recorded across 115 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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May '170
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Dec '171
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Sector Breakdown

GoAhead Ventures: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

GoAhead Ventures: Networks, Cloud & Communication is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Networks, Cloud & Communication7
Fintech6
AI & Machine Learning5
Enterprise Software4
Marketing & Advertising4
Hardware & Robotics4
Health & Life Sciences4
Professional Services4
Education & Workforce3
Transportation & Logistics3
Manufacturing3
Media & Entertainment3
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Data, Analytics & IT2
Government & Defense1
E-Commerce & Retail1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
Real Estate & Construction1
Space & Frontier Tech1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Social & Community Platforms1
Developer Tools1

Deal Size Distribution

GoAhead Ventures: 25 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

GoAhead Ventures: 25 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M15
$5M-$10M6
$10M-$25M4
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

GoAhead Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (22 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

GoAhead Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (22 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States22
Europe1
Nigeria1
Canada1
GoAhead Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Outlander VC sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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GoAhead Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Outlander VC sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Outlander VC3
Y Combinator3
Alumni Ventures2
Draper Associates2
Hustle Fund2
Hyde Park Angels2
Western Technology Investment2
111 West Capital1
AARP1
Amino Capital1
Anthem Venture Partners1
Antler1
Asymmetric Capital Partners1
Beringea1
Cabra.vc1
Cade Ventures1
Congruent Ventures1
Connected VC1
Converge1
Day One Ventures1

Investment Strategy

GoAhead Ventures: Led accounts for 36% and participating for 64% of round participation.All available history.
GoAhead Ventures: Led accounts for 36% and participating for 64% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led936%
Participating1664%
GoAhead Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 89% and co-led for 11% of lead dynamics.All available history.
GoAhead Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 89% and co-led for 11% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead889%
Co-led111%

Team

Clancey Stahr

Managing Partner

David Yun

Venture Capital Scout

Phil Brady

Managing Partner

Takeshi Mori

Managing Partner