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GoingVC Partners
Micro-fund
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GoingVC Partners invests in exceptional early-stage companies globally, leveraging its partnership with the GoingVC professional development program to access a vast network of investors, operators, and domain experts. As a unique entity, it sources, tracks, diligences, and supports startups not just in the epicenters of tech and innovation, but around the world — acting as a catalyst to help launch both the businesses it invests in and the VC careers of its members. The firm invests post-MVP with early demonstrable traction, favoring compelling digital technology companies led by bold founders with deep domain expertise. It is particularly interested in DevOps/DevTools, Marketplaces, Enterprise software, Tech-enabled services, DeepTech, and Mobility. GoingVC Partners does not lead deals and aims to syndicate investments, while reserving follow-on capital for growth rounds. Co-investors across its 20+ company portfolio include Founders Fund, Boldstart, Insight Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Battery Ventures, and Unusual Ventures.
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“I actively invest in seed stage startups through GoingVC Partners as a Cofounder and General Partner. The portfolio consists of 20+ startups (and growing), with 2 companies exited (OnSpecta, Volumetric) and 1 'unicorn'. Co-investors include VC firms like Founders Fund, Boldstart, Insight Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, NextView Ventures, and many more.”
“GoingVC Partners has been hugely helpful. Most of the early-stage capital that we subsequently raised happened through introductions from GoingVC Partners. They have arranged meetings with many key prospects and alliance partners. John, Sharran, and Arno are always responsive and have been great to work with.”
“We met GoingVC in Q2 '21 and by Q3 '21, GoingVC led a thorough diligence and supported us. Unlike other VCs, GoingVC commits more than just capital — their LP community consists of incredible operators who bring a unique edge to help us grow.”
Team
Arno N. Niazi
Co-Founder & CEO
Namit Joshi
Managing Director, Head of Investments
Dianthe Skurko
Principal
William Rutter
Partner
Chandler Cribe
Scout
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twill | Seed | — | — |
| DesignPro | Seed | — | — |
| Innovo Markets | Seed | — | — |
| TheLoops AI | Seed | — | 2023-06-15 |
| Launchable | Series A | $10m | 2021-07-28 |
| Cased | Seed | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Dastgyr | Seed | — | 2021 |
| OnSpecta | Seed | — | — |
| Quantum Metric | Seed | — | — |
| Wallaroo Labs | Seed | — | — |
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