GOAL Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles Β· SeedβSeries A Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
GOAL Ventures backs impactful digital and technology ventures that empower the games, media, and entertainment sectors. The firm seeks companies that are innovative, engaging, ahead of the curve, and capable of capturing the cultural zeitgeist. Founded by industry veterans from the digital media, games, and entertainment worlds, GOAL Ventures brings operator experience to the startups it supports.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 25 portfolio companiesGaming Γ7AdTech Γ4Consumer Γ4Creator Economy Γ4Media & Entertainment Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Marketing Tech Γ2Marketplaces Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ5IndiaΓ1
Investments Β· 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 Β· 12019 Β· 12 dated
Adelaide provides an attention-based media quality metric called AU that scores advertising placements on a 0β100 scale using a machine learning model trained to business outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Audigent is a data activation, curation, and identity platform that enables privacy-safe, first-party data targeting for programmatic advertising at scale without cookies.
AdTechData & Infrastructure
Carbonated develops competitive player-versus-environment gaming experiences for mobile platforms, using AI to drive gameplay mechanics.
AI & Machine LearningGaming
DSTLRY is a publisher focused on comic books and graphic content for creators.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
David Steinberger(Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer)Chip Mosher(Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer)
LIV provides video capture, streaming, and sharing technology that enables players and creators to distribute content to their audiences.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Steffan Donal(Executive Officer)Ajinyad Shewki(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCherry Freeman(Director)
Loupe operates a streaming platform that displays contemporary art in high resolution across screens, featuring a portfolio of artists.
AdTechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSAtlanta, US
Cameron Clayton(Director)Michele Tobin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mike Flannery(Director)
BoardMarisa Warren(Director)
Players' Lounge is a wagering platform that allows gamers to compete in head-to-head matches or tournaments for cash prizes.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSports TechNew York City, US
Dan Delaney(Founder)inZach Dixon(Founder)inAustin Woolridge(Founder)in
BoardPierre Planche(Director)
Seattle, US
Kevin Zhang(Director)Kimberly Voll(Director)Chet Falisek(Executive Officer, Director)
Volley develops voice-controlled games and interactive entertainment for smart speakers and TV platforms, including titles like Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAudigentacq. by Experian
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAudigent Β· technical.ly Β· Jun 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GOAL Ventures invest at?
- GOAL Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does GOAL Ventures focus on?
- GOAL Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Social.
- Where is GOAL Ventures located?
- GOAL Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does GOAL Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, GOAL Ventures leads investment rounds.
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