Pointguard Ventures
Venture capitalLos Altos · Series A–Growth · 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 7, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 15 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3SaaS ×2Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBoard is an enterprise planning platform that unifies financial and operational planning with AI-driven agents to enable continuous planning and forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareColumbus, US
Richard C Wagner(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatKrish Panu· per SEC Form D
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
Charlie Gottdiener(Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board)Michael Gould(Director)Randall Glein(Director)Frederic Laluyaux(Executive Officer, Director)Standish O'Grady(Director)James Budge(Executive Officer)
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.
Mass-deployable, high-performance platform for rapidly identifying pathogens in clinical samples and detecting genetic mutations causing antibiotic resistance.
Movius provides a secure communication platform (SCaaS) that enables employees to manage business and personal calls through a single phone via its MultiLine solution, supporting voice, SMS, and collaboration channels across multiple industries including financial services, healthcare, and logistics.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDuluth, US
Augie Cruciotti(Director)Craig Hasek(Executive Officer)Krish Panu(Executive Officer, Director)Kramlich Richard(Director)
Disrupts the home repair industry by offering a faster and less expensive way to book and pay for household services online.
Next-generation AI, ML, VR, and gesture control technology suite focused on efficient model deployment.
Enterprise mobility solution for BYOD management with integrated business communications and productivity tools.
Corporate travel management solution offering comprehensive oversight and optimization of company travel needs.
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(Founder/CPO)Vlad Magdalin(Founder)inBryant Chou(Co-founder)
Medical diagnostics platform for rapid pathogen identification and antibiotic resistance detection in clinical samples.
Frequently asked questions
- 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 – $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.
Co-investors · 1
Bryant Stibel invests in and works alongside entrepreneurs to build companies across technology, consumer, and enterprise sectors, providing strategic and operational guidance in addition to capital. Its portfolio has included more than 90 businesses.
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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