GOAL Ventures
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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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 · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 24 portfolio companiesGaming ×11Consumer ×6Creator Economy ×6Media & Entertainment ×6AdTech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Marketing Tech ×3Marketplaces ×2
HQs:United States×13Israel×1India×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×33 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
University of Southern California ×2Wesleyan University ×2
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12021 · 22019 · 14 dated
Adelaide provides an attention-based media quality metric called AU that scores advertising placements on a 0–100 scale using a machine learning model trained to business outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York, US
Marc Guldimann(Co-Founder & CEO)inZach Kubin(Co-Founder & Vice President, Sales & Partnerships)inPerry Papadopoulos(Co-Founder & Vice President, Product & Engineering)inTony Talal(Executive Officer)inDiane deCordova(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoe Marchese(Director)in
Co-investorsBlueTree Venture CapitalAARPAperiam VenturesHuman VenturesPitchdrive
Anzu is an in-game advertising company.
AdTechGamingMarketing TechTel Aviv, IL
Ben Fenster(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesEvolution VC PartnersSamsung NextSand Hill AngelsSony Ventures CorporationSprint Vc+4 more
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
Brian Brater(Founder)in
Co-investorsBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesLauder PartnersRiverPark VenturesRaised In Space
A free-to-play mobile puzzle game where players help restore ecosystems by completing puzzles, with environmental conservation themes including coral reef healing and habitat restoration.
GamingImpact & Social GoodMercer Island, US
Rajeev Nagpal(Executive Officer, Director)inSapna Nagpal(Director)
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesCourtside VenturesModern Times Group
Carbonated develops competitive player-versus-environment gaming experiences for mobile platforms, using AI to drive gameplay mechanics.
AI & Machine LearningGamingEl Segundo, US
Kolbe Launchbaugh(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCrit VenturesBITKRAFT VenturesGolden VenturesModern Times Group
Double Loop Games is a women-led mobile game studio building free-to-play, narrative-focused titles, with a mobile-first game currently in soft launch.
GamingSan Francisco, US
Shelby Moledina(Co-Founder, COO, Game Director)Matthew Huard(CTO)
BoardEmily Greer(Co-Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsHiro CapitalLondon Venture PartnersRiot Games
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)
Co-investors2 Punks CapitalEspt Ventures LlcGFR FundNew York Venture PartnersMarch Capital Partners
Field Day App connects brands with local marketing ambassadors to execute field marketing campaigns and drive local awareness and sales.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBaroda VenturesCrosscut VenturesMoonshots CapitalPLG VenturesUnlock Venture Partners
Flickplay is a platform that makes character IP portable and monetizable across user-generated content, social, and real-world experiences, letting fans carry characters across loyalty programs, games, and creator tools.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesDisney AcceleratorLightspeed Venture PartnersMuse CapitalThe Fund
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)inAjinyad Shewki(Executive Officer, Director)AJ 'Dr Doom' Shewki(Founder)in
BoardCherry Freeman(Director)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesHartmann CapitalHiro CapitalNarcissus VenturesOlive Tree CapitalSamsung Next+4 more
Loupe Art operates a streaming platform for visual art, offering curated original artist content and ambient art and music channels across connected TVs, web, and commercial spaces.
AdTechConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSAtlanta, US
Cameron Clayton(Director)Michele Tobin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mike Flannery(Director)
BoardMarisa Warren(Director)in
Co-investorsGrit Capital PartnersPhoenix Capital VenturesSound Media VenturesALIAVIA Ventures
Lucky Day develops mobile games that convert single-player games into skill-based multiplayer tournaments.
ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US
Joshua Javaheri(Founder)in
Co-investorsMoon Holdings
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)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpCanaan PartnersComcast VenturesCourtside VenturesDorm RoomEvolution VC Partners+10 more
Rooter operates a gaming community platform in India with over 85 million registered users, enabling purchase of in-game currency and gift cards.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSocialNew Delhi, IN
Co-investorsTrifecta Capital AdvisorsCapital-ALightboxMarch Capital Partners
Scriptic builds cross-platform, true crime narrative games that combine live-action drama, interactive digital interfaces, and AI-enhanced storytelling for mobile, console, and Steam.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMedia & Entertainment
Nihal Tharoor(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Sony Ventures CorporationvgamesLifelike Capital
Seattle, US
Kimberly Voll(Director)Chet Falisek(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKevin Zhang(Director)
Cornerstone Immerse is an AI-powered immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality and desktop simulations to train employees on soft skills like communication and leadership.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechCulver City, US
Kyle Jackson(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesSony Ventures CorporationWestRiver GroupAccenture VenturesSEEK Investments
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 & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
James Wilsterman(Founder)
XPLA is a blockchain mainnet, transitioning to a rebrand called CONX, focused on connecting value across culture, finance, and technology in the web3 space.
Crypto & Web3
Co-investorsPlay VenturesTRANSCENDBig Brain HoldingsFunPlusHashedIVC
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
4D FactoryLucid SightThe4DfactoryVolley
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsAudigentacq. by Experian
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAnzu · pocketgamer.biz · Jun 16, 2025
Audigent · technical.ly · Jun 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GOAL Ventures made?
- GOAL Ventures has 24 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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.
- Who does GOAL Ventures co-invest with?
- GOAL Ventures most often shares deals with Sony Ventures Corporation, Bitkraft Esports Ventures, Evolution VC Partners, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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