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GoAhead Ventures

GoAhead Ventures, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed and Seed, can lead rounds, and writes checks of $500k to $1 million.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$250M+
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at GoAhead Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Clancey StahrManaging PartnerHe previously worked on technology investment projects with Takeshi Mori.
Phil BradyManaging PartnerHe has experience in analytics and business development across several firms.
Takeshi MoriManaging Partner

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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How to reach them[email protected]

In their words

GoAhead VenturesPre-seed and seed stage venture capital. Supporting innovators keeps the world spinning!www.goaheadvc.com/en
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Questions

What stage does GoAhead Ventures invest in?

GoAhead Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does GoAhead Ventures invest?

GoAhead Ventures reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does GoAhead Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. GoAhead Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at GoAhead Ventures?

Clancey Stahr (Managing Partner), Phil Brady (Managing Partner), Takeshi Mori (Managing Partner).

Is GoAhead Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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