Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Government fundSalt Lake City
Investment thesis
GOED serves as Utah's primary economic development body, guiding the state's private-industry-driven economy. It works by convening stakeholders and partners, connecting industry with education and workforce sectors, and catalyzing economic prosperity through state resources such as business incentives and project commitments. The office manages programs including business incentives, federal opportunity zones, international trade and diplomacy, rural economic coordination, tourism and film production, and support for Utah entrepreneurs. It focuses on retaining and recruiting companies and building sustainable advantages around five strategic, targeted industries within Utah's diverse economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 100 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 100 tracked
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Arctic Wolf provides managed detection and response (MDR) services with 24x7 security teams that detect, investigate, and respond to threats using an open XDR platform processing trillions of events weekly.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Brian NeSmith(Founder & CEO)
Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting and publishing platform that enables creators to upload, distribute, and monetize audio and video content across major podcast directories.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Advanced ManufacturingPark City, US
Cameron Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Vince Love(Director)Nate Lord(Executive Officer)Joel Clark(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Hughes(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) focus on?
- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) located?
- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is headquartered in Salt Lake City, US.
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