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GoAhead Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments across all technology sectors and geographies. Founded in 2014 by managing partners Clancey Stahr and Phil Brady, the firm has raised over $200 million, including the "GoAhead Ventures III" fund in 2025. They have led more than 15 deals into early-stage companies over the past 12 months and have met with over 3,000 talented founders with their three-person team.
GoAhead Ventures aims to disrupt the traditional venture capital process by utilizing a streamlined 1-way video pitch system, ensuring a fast decision within approximately six days. Their investment checks range from $200k to $1M.
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