Pointguard Ventures
Venture capitalLos Altos Β· Series AβGrowth Β· 4 people tracked
Also known as POINTGUARD MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
PointGuard Ventures backs entrepreneurs using technology to create new markets or solve existing-market problems more cost effectively, favoring defensible solutions built on multiple converging technologies. The firm acts as coach or team advisor while viewing the CEO as the 'point guard' driving execution. It typically invests in Series A and early Series B companies that show product-market validation, a defined sales strategy, and potential IP protection. Beyond capital, it offers feedback, mentoring, and introductions, and brings in additional capital from strategic partners when needed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 15 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ7SaaS Γ6AI & Machine Learning Γ5Data & Infrastructure Γ3Cloud Computing Γ1Consumer Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1Developer Tools Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ6
Investments Β· 15 tracked
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Movius provides MultiLine, a mobile-first platform for secure, compliant business voice calling, SMS, social messaging, and Microsoft Teams communication delivered as Secure Communication as a Service (SCaaS).
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDuluth, US
Craig Hasek(Executive Officer)Ananth Siva(Chief Executive Officer)Rick Martig(Chief Operating & Financial Officer)Amit Modi(Chief Technology Officer, CISO & Evangelist)Chethan Visweswar(Chief Product Officer)Ajay Thakur(Chief Information Officer)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSColumbus, US
Richard C Wagner(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatKrish PanuΒ· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Norwest Venture PartnersFoundation CapitalGaingelsRev1 VenturesWorkday Ventures
Next generation suite of AI, ML, VR, and gesture control technologies with focus on AI framework and ML training optimizations for efficient model deployment.
Anaplan is an AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform that helps enterprises optimize decision-making by transforming data into actionable insights and enabling dynamic scenario planning.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Gould(Director)Guy Haddleton(Director)Charlie Gottdiener(Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board)Frederic Laluyaux(Executive Officer, Director)James Budge(Executive Officer)Adrian Kunzle(Director)
Co-investorsCategory VenturesCoatue ManagementCross Creek AdvisorsFounders Circle CapitalGlilot Capital PartnersGolub Growth+9 more
End-to-end solution that helps companies oversee all travel needs with a full suite of products tailored to travelers, travel managers, TMCs, and suppliers.
Handy is an online marketplace that connects customers with pre-screened independent professionals for household services such as home cleaning, handyman work, installations, and home renovations.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Oisin Hanrahan(Co-Founder & CEO)Umang Dua(Co-Founder & COO)
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystHighland Capital PartnersKhosla VenturesSlow Ventures
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsSapphire Ventures
Mass-deployable, high-performance platform for rapidly identifying pathogens in clinical samples and detecting genetic mutations causing antibiotic resistance.
Disrupts the home repair industry by offering a faster and less expensive way to book and pay for household services online.
Perk provides AI and automation that handles routine administrative tasks β travel, expenses, invoices, and payments β for employees, while giving companies visibility and configurable controls for policy, governance, and risk.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBoston, US
Avi Meir(Co-founder & CEO)inJavier Suarez(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesClaltechD&FG ElementsFELIX CAPITALIntrepid Growth PartnersKinnevik+11 more
SambaNova develops an integrated AI platform designed to help enterprises deploy and manage AI workloads efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US
Kunle Olukotun(Co-founder & Chief Technologist)inRodrigo Liang(Co-founder & CEO)
BoardLip-Bu Tan(Director)in
Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge VenturesBattery VenturesBerkeley FrontierCambium CapitalCelesta CapitalCelesta Capital+12 more
Splashtop provides remote access, remote support, and endpoint management software that lets individuals, IT teams, and MSPs securely access and manage computers and mobile devices from any device.
CybersecurityFuture of WorkSaaS
Mark Lee(Founder)inRobert Ha(Founder)in
Co-investorsDFJ DragonFundDraper DragonSapphire VenturesStorm Ventures
Enterprise mobility solution simplifying BYOD management by adding multiple company-managed numbers to an employee-owned phone with integrated business communications tools.
Webflow is a visual content management system and web design platform that enables creative teams to build, design, and publish brand-forward websites without heavy reliance on developers.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sergie Magdalin(Co-founder & Design Fellow)inVlad Magdalin(Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer)inBryant Chou(Co-founder)inLinda Tong(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAccelADQAltra VentureAmino CapitalBeyond CapitalBlack Angel Group+25 more
Medical diagnostics platform for rapid pathogen identification and antibiotic resistance detection in clinical samples.
Exits Β· 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioPrevedereacq. by BoardLavanteacq. by PRGX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPerk Β· skift.com Β· Aug 10, 2026
Anaplan Inc Β· indianstartupnews.com Β· Jul 18, 2026
Webflow Β· techtimes.com Β· Jul 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pointguard Ventures made?
- Pointguard Ventures has 14 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Pointguard Ventures invest at?
- Pointguard Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Pointguard Ventures's typical check size?
- Pointguard Ventures typically writes checks of $2M β $10M.
- What sectors does Pointguard Ventures focus on?
- Pointguard Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Pointguard Ventures located?
- Pointguard Ventures is headquartered in Los Altos, US.
- Who does Pointguard Ventures co-invest with?
- Pointguard Ventures most often shares deals with Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund, Accel, among 74 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors Β· 1
Bryant Stibel is an investment firm founded in 2013 that provides strategy, capital, and operational support to technology, media, and data businesses through its growth equity, ventures, and value platforms.
Firms observed investing alongside Pointguard Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Pointguard Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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