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Goal Ventures
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Goal Ventures

Goal Ventures

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GOAL Ventures: A tech-focused VC fund investing in game, media, and entertainment startups for optimal returns.

Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2018
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GOAL Ventures is a technology-focused venture capital fund that invests in digital and technology ventures empowering the games, media, and entertainment sectors. The firm targets innovative startups that are ahead of the curve and capable of capturing the cultural zeitgeist. While specific investment sizes are not disclosed, GOAL Ventures typically participates in early-stage funding rounds.

Founded by industry veterans Ned Sherman and Josh Gutfreund, GOAL Ventures leverages their extensive experience in digital media, games, and entertainment to support portfolio companies. Notable investments include BebopBee, C2X, Loupe, and Lucid Sight. The firm's strategy focuses on creating a diverse portfolio that identifies emerging trends, talented teams, and scalable businesses to deliver optimal venture returns.

Goal Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments5
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Series Unknown4 (80.0%)
Undisclosed1 (20.0%)

Stage Mix

Series Unknown 80%Undisclosed 20%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

BebopBee logo

BebopBee

Loupe logo

Loupe

C2X logo

C2X

Lucid Sight logo

Lucid Sight

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Goal Ventures - Classification

Also Known As
  • Goal Venture Partners, LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end