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GoingVC Partners

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

GoingVC Partners serves as the dedicated investment arm of GoingVC, a prominent career accelerator program designed to help individuals enter and advance within the venture capital industry. Based in San Francisco, this firm leverages its unique position to identify and support promising early-stage companies. Its core mission extends beyond providing capital, aiming to offer substantial strategic value by connecting portfolio companies with a vast, global network of seasoned venture capitalists, founders, and operators. This symbiotic relationship allows GoingVC Partners to not only deploy capital but also to facilitate growth and provide critical resources to its portfolio.

The firm maintains a broad investment thesis, focusing on early-stage opportunities ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. While sector-agnostic in its approach, GoingVC Partners has developed particular expertise and interest in areas such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, the Future of Work, AI/ML, and ClimateTech. Their investment footprint is global, with a diverse portfolio that spans North America, Europe, and Asia. To date, their portfolio proudly includes over 50 companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation across various geographies and industries.

GoingVC Partners typically deploys initial checks ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, positioning them as a key early-stage funding source for nascent ventures. Beyond these initial investments, the firm strategically reserves capital for follow-on rounds, indicating a long-term commitment to supporting their portfolio companies' growth trajectories. A significant differentiator for GoingVC Partners is the unparalleled access they provide to their extensive network, which comprises over 1,000 venture capitalists, founders, and operators. This network acts as a powerful resource, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, and potential partnership opportunities that extend far beyond mere financial backing.

Through its distinctive model, GoingVC Partners effectively bridges the gap between aspiring VC professionals and high-potential startups. By integrating investment activities with a robust career development program, the firm cultivates a unique ecosystem where capital, talent, and strategic insights converge. This approach not only provides essential funding for startups but also enriches the broader venture capital landscape by fostering new connections and accelerating the development of innovative solutions.

Investor Profile

GoingVC Partners has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Pakistan, Mexico.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $25K – $250K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Series A (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (81%)
  • Pakistan (10%)
  • Mexico (5%)
  • Colombia (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • B2b
  • Logistics
  • E-commerce
  • Marketplace
  • Retail
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does GoingVC Partners frequently co-invest with?

Edgebrook Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 3
Seedstars
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 1
645 Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Kube VC
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Pareto Holdings
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Unusual Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
ADB Ventures
Asia, Cavite, Philippines, Mandaluyong
Co-Investments: 1
LoftyInc Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does GoingVC Partners often collaborate with?

EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 2
AP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
NB
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
AZ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Marsha Wulff
North America, California, United States, Carmel
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JO
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
David Mytton
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GoingVC Partners?

Dastgyr Technologies

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce marketplace for FMCG, Construction, and Chemicals products in emerging markets

B2BE-CommerceLogisticsMarketplaceRetail
Series AJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Cased

San Francisco, California, United States

Cased provides a modern terminal for teams and a platform for production work.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedDec 1, 2021
microTERRA

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Creating functional food ingredients, sustainably

AgricultureCleanTechFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSustainabilityWater Purification
SeedOct 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Launchable

San Jose, California, United States

Launchable helps developers speed up testing while maintaining quality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternetMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series AJul 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $9,500,000
Dastgyr Technologies

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce marketplace for FMCG, Construction, and Chemicals products in emerging markets

B2BE-CommerceLogisticsMarketplaceRetail
SeedJul 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Endiatx

Redwood City, California, United States

Endiatx is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in developing a series of pill-sized robots to perform remote diagnoses.

Health CareManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceRobotics
SeedJun 15, 2021
Bansho

New York, New York, United States

Bansho provides live learning that boosts confidence in kids and supports busy parents.

E-LearningEdTechEducation
Pre SeedApr 16, 2021
SHYFT Power Solutions

Oakland, California, United States

SHYFT Power Solutions builds IoT and Integrated Software to connect and intelligently manage distributed energy resources

Big DataEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable EnergySoftware
SeedApr 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Wallaroo

New York, New York, United States

Wallaroo provides an enterprise AI platform that enables clients to deploy ML and analytics projects into production.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareMachine LearningReal Time
SeedJan 5, 2021
TOMi

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Helps teachers to create interactive class flow even in offline classrooms in developing countries

EdTech
SeedNov 30, 2020