Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Government fundSalt Lake City · 3 people tracked
Find your way into Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
465 people in our graph share verified history with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 92 of 100 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×41EdTech ×15Social ×14GovTech ×13Enterprise Software ×12Consumer ×10Healthtech ×10Mental Health ×9
HQs:United States×77Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
Brigham Young University ×3University of Utah ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Utah Supreme Court ×2
Investments · 100 tracked
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Dell designs and sells computing hardware including laptops (XPS, Alienware gaming), monitors, webcams, and PowerEdge servers, along with IT lifecycle management and support services.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRound Rock, US
Michael Dell(Founder)inMichael S. Dell(Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsIcon VenturesJackson Square VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Partners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Absolute Janitorial Services is a family-owned cleaning company providing janitorial services to commercial spaces including office buildings and medical facilities across Utah.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareOrem, US
Leo Henderson(Founder)Leesa Henderson(Current Leader)
Adair Evans Law is a family law practice handling complex child custody and parent-time matters, representing clients in contested custody litigation, mediation, trials, appeals, modifications, and relocation proceedings.
LegalTech
Douglas AdairTaryn N. Evans
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)in
Co-investors33NArtisanal VenturesBright Pixel CapitalClearSkyCyber Mentor FundDelta-v Capital+14 more
A non-profit organization in northern Utah that provides youth development and family support programs for students in grades K–12 across Box Elder and Cache counties.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodLogan, US
JeuneElle Jeffries(CEO)
In Utah is a government initiative by GOED (Governor's Office of Economic Development) that encourages residents to support local businesses and economies within Utah.
Impact & Social Good
Be Humanitarian is a non-profit organization that leads volunteer vacations (voluntourism) to Guatemala, combining humanitarian projects with travel experiences.
Impact & Social GoodTravel & Hospitality
Tobie Spears
Better Body Foods produces flour and ancient grain products for home cooks and bakers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Stephen Richards
Birthday Box Foundation provides birthday celebration supplies and STEAM-based educational materials to children experiencing financial hardship, primarily in the United States.
Impact & Social GoodSocialWest Utah County, US
Cache Chamber is a chamber of commerce serving the Cache Valley region, providing member relations, business development support, and community engagement services for local businesses and organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodLogan, US
Jamie Andrus(President/CEO)
A non-profit organization that advocates for and assists victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and the homeless, offering crisis counseling, support groups, classes, court accompaniment, and prevention programs.
Impact & Social GoodMental Health
The Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center is a municipal parks and recreation facility offering memberships for community access to fitness and recreational amenities.
GovTechCottonwood Heights, US
Official government website for Millcreek, a municipality in Utah, offering residents access to newsletters, notifications, and city information.
GovTechMillcreek, US
Crewe Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management services including investment management, tax planning, business succession, and estate planning to affluent families and family offices.
Fintech
Mike Bennett(Founding Partner)Ryan Halliday(Managing Partner)in
Dahlia's Hope provides trauma-informed aftercare services delivered by licensed therapists to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual violence, addressing both immediate recovery needs and intergenerational trauma effects.
Impact & Social GoodMental HealthSocialWellness & FitnessPleasant Grove, US
Ann Anderson(Founding Board Member)Chris Anderson(Founding Board Member, Treasurer)Cherstyn Stockwell(Founding Board Member Emeritus)Matt Stockwell(Founding Board Member)
The Disability Law Center is a private non-profit designated as Utah's Protection and Advocacy agency, providing free legal advocacy to Utahns with disabilities.
Impact & Social GoodLegalTechSalt Lake City, US
The English Skills Learning Center is a nonprofit organization that provides English language and literacy classes to adult immigrants and refugees in Salt Lake County through partnerships with community libraries, schools, and workplaces.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSocialUtah, US
Friends Against Family Violence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides shelter, advocacy, housing, outreach, education, and clinical support services to individuals and families affected by family and sexual violence.
Impact & Social GoodSocial
Family Haven is a private nonprofit organization providing child abuse prevention programs and therapy services to individuals and families in Utah counties including Wasatch, Summit, Millard, and Juab.
Impact & Social GoodMental HealthWellness & FitnessUtah Valley, US
Janelle Christensen(Executive Director)in
A nonprofit providing child abuse prevention and family support services through in-home parenting education, crisis nursery care, and community programs.
Impact & Social GoodSocialOgden, US
Fight the New Drug provides conversation guides and educational resources about pornography for use with partners, family members, friends, and communities.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthSocial
Four Corners Community Behavioral Health is a nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use treatment, and prevention services for residents of Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties in eastern Utah.
Digital HealthMental Health
Friends of the Children–Utah provides long-term professional mentoring to youth from age 4 through high school graduation, pairing them with paid, full-time mentors called Friends.
Impact & Social GoodSocialUtah, US
Fullcast is a go-to-market planning and operations platform that helps RevOps leaders automate sales strategy execution, capacity planning, territory design, and quota deployment.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Bala Balabaskaran(Co-founder)Dharmesh Singh(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCreativeCoFikaService Provider CapitalCompanyon VenturesEPIC VENTURES
GenerationAll is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the generational impact of sexual violence on families.
Impact & Social GoodMental HealthWellness & FitnessUtah, US
Great Clips operates a chain of hair salons offering walk-in haircut services, with an online check-in feature that lets customers reserve a spot in line remotely.
Consumer
America's Healthcare Depot is a health and life insurance enrollment broker that helps individuals find appropriate coverage based on their specific needs and location.
HealthtechInsurTechUtah, US
Raiza Spencer(CEO & President)Daniela Iraheta(Chief Operating Officer)Janalyn Lievano(Chief Financial Officer & Compliance)
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
Co-investorsAVPNExcelestar VenturesHealth2047Juniper
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Kayenta Arts is a nonprofit arts organization that hosts events and community programs.
Media & EntertainmentSocialKanab, US
BoardLaurel Bryant(Chairman of the Board)Deborah Hutcheson(Vice Chair)Steve Sullivan(Treasurer)Chris Harvey(Secretary)Kevin Rorie(Board Member)Rob Goodman(Board Member)
Ken Garff for Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs four education programs — Road to Success, Keys to Success, Ken Garff Esports, and Women Who Succeed — offering K-12 students literacy, technology, and mentoring support plus access to scholarships, internships, and careers.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSalt Lake City, US
Robert H. Garff(Founder and past Board Chair)
Kimley-Horn is an engineering, planning, and development firm providing design and consulting services for public infrastructure, private real estate, and mixed-use projects at local and national scales.
Construction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareMobility & Transportation
Kodiak Cakes makes whole grain breakfast foods sold in retail stores.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechPark City, US
Joel Clark(Executive Officer, Director)inCameron Smith(Executive Officer, Director)inNate Lord(Executive Officer)
BoardStephen Hughes(Director)Vince Love(Director)
Kids on the Move provides therapy, early intervention, and autism services for children with disabilities and delays, serving vulnerable children and their families.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental Health
Mat Datstrop(Chief Financial Officer)Ryan Erickson(Chief Operating Officer)Rutherford(Chief Executive Officer)Rachelle Rutherford(Chief Executive Officer)Mat Dastrup(Chief Financial Officer)
LIFT Auto Repair Marketing provides digital marketing services for auto repair shops, including website development, review management, reputation management, and local search optimization.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Kelsey Outram(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Live Your Dream Foundation provides scholarships to single mothers in Utah pursuing higher education at universities, colleges, or technical schools.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodUtah, US
David Young(Founder)
MAG is a regional association of governments serving Summit, Utah, and Wasatch County that facilitates inter-governmental cooperation, administers federal community development and transportation planning programs, and provides aging services.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSummit/Wasatch County, US
Maise Technology provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance solutions to businesses in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors across the Mountain West region.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSalt Lake City, US
The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) is a membership alliance representing over 1,200 manufacturing and service companies in Utah, offering group healthcare and 401k plans, OSHA-certified safety training, workforce recruitment support, and legislative advocacy.
Advanced Manufacturing
Verisk provides data analytics, technology, and scientific research for the insurance industry, covering property and casualty, life and annuities, reinsurance, and specialty markets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureInsurTech
Co-investorsMercato Partners
Mormon Women for Ethical Government is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization that mobilizes women of faith to promote ethical governance and peacemaking across the United States.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSocialUnited States, US
A law firm providing litigation and dispute resolution services for clients in Utah, with attorneys experienced across multiple practice areas.
LegalTechSalt Lake City, US
My 601 Waivers prepares I-601 and I-601A hardship waiver packets for immigration attorneys and their clients, handling document collection, drafting hardship affidavits, and assembling USCIS-ready case files.
LegalTechSaaS
Jessica Herbst(Founder & President)
A law firm with over 140 years of history specializing in mining, natural resources, and general business law for corporations, startups, and individuals across multiple western U.S. states.
LegalTechSalt Lake City, US
PC Tots provides early childhood education and care services to children and families, with a focus on accessibility regardless of financial barriers.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodPark City, US
The Point by Switchpoint operates attainable-living housing locations in Utah (Salt Lake City airport area, St.
Impact & Social GoodPropTech
Procter & Gamble is a consumer goods company that develops and markets branded household and personal care products, such as Braun grooming devices.
ConsumerCincinnati, US
Co-investorsCirculate CapitalTribe Capital FirstlookWinklevoss Capital
Project Read provides literacy tutoring and instruction to low-income and at-risk adults in Utah, helping them improve reading, writing, math, and technology skills.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSalt Lake City, US
Shauna K. Brown(Executive Director)
Proxima prepares individuals facing significant barriers for careers in healthcare through intensive coaching, mentorship, and wraparound support services.
EdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSalt Lake City, US
The Rape Recovery Center is a nonprofit community provider of sexual assault services and prevention education, offering survivors advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy.
Impact & Social GoodMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Revver (formerly eFileCabinet) is a Utah-based AI document management and workflow automation software provider.
Co-investorsCamden PartnersOquirrh VenturesSignal Peak Ventures
Rowland Hall is an independent private school in Utah serving students from preschool through high school with a focus on rigorous academics, personalized attention, and student development.
EdTechSalt Lake City, US
Mick Gee(Head of School)in
Salt Lake County is a local government entity in Utah that provides public services to its community, including health care, administrative services, road maintenance, and elections administration.
GovTechSalt Lake City, US
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts and Luna, offering contact lenses, glasses, and optical telehealth to consumers, along with a B2B vision care solution for retailers, brands, and doctors.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Socratic Arts designs learning programs and training built on "learn by doing" simulations (Goal-Based Scenarios), delivered in live, hybrid, and virtual formats with human mentor feedback.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Holly Christensen Sestak(CEO and President)inMike McGarry(President Emeritus)in
Squeeze provides business process outsourcing services including outbound lead generation, appointment setting, inbound customer service, and live chat support for B2B and B2C companies primarily in mortgage lending and related industries.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechOrem, US
Carson Poppenger(CEO, Founder)inAmy Poppenger(Founder, CoS)in
Summit County is the local government of Summit County, Utah, providing public services related to health, safety, welfare, roads, property taxes, and land preservation for county residents.
GovTech
Southwest Forensic Nursing & Healthcare is a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed healthcare services to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, physical assault, and strangulation cases.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodUtah, US
The Appellate Group is a law firm that handles civil and criminal appeals in Utah's appellate courts and federal circuit courts, with a focus on appellate litigation.
LegalTechBountiful, US
Emily Adams(Co-founder & Partner)inFreyja Johnson(Co-founder & Partner)in
The Policy Project is a nonprofit organization that uses policy advocacy and community engagement to address systemic issues and create lasting social change at the state level.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
Emily Bell McCormick(Founder & President)in
The Profitability Project is an outsourced finance firm that combines bookkeeping, tax, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and CFO strategy under one point of contact for small businesses.
FintechSaaS
Joey(Founder (former corporate CFO))
True Pros provides heating, cooling, and plumbing services for residential homeowners in Utah, with a focus on whole-home air quality solutions including filter replacements and humidification systems.
CleantechConstruction TechConsumerHardwareNorthern Utah, US
Katy Higgins(Founder and Owner)
TURN Community Services is Utah's largest non-profit provider of disability services, supporting over 850 individuals with developmental disabilities through residential programs, day services, employment support, and community activities.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodSocialWellness & FitnessUtah, US
Dave Hennessey(Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer)Brenda Harris(Associate Executive Director)Phil Shumway(Chief Financial Officer, Retiring June 2026)inMarcelle Stewart(Chief Financial Officer)Eliza Detherage(Director of Operations, Statewide)inEddie Fung(Director of Technology & Excellence)in
United Way is a community organization that has worked for 60 years to address local needs through partnerships across sectors, with a focus on supporting parents and caregivers.
Impact & Social GoodUnknown - not stated on page, US
Upward Wealth Studio provides financial coaching and planning services tailored for women, offering personalized guidance to develop financial skills and accomplish money management goals.
ConsumerFemTechFintech
Kasey(President and Founder)
UIB is a bank offering personal and business banking services, including online and mobile banking, Visa debit cards with transaction alerts, and merchant processing services.
Fintech
A nonprofit advocacy organization focused on literacy and autism support systems in Utah, connecting business leaders, educators, and families to improve educational outcomes and system coordination for individuals with dyslexia and autism.
EdTechGovTechImpact & Social GoodUtah, US
Utah Humanities is a non-profit organization that strengthens communities through public humanities programs and partnerships focused on literature, heritage, education, and civic dialogue.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSocialSalt Lake City, US
Voices for Utah Children is a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Salt Lake City that focuses on policy research and initiatives related to children's welfare, early learning, health, and family services in Utah.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSalt Lake City, US
Irene FisherMaurice F. Hickey(Executive Director)
Wasatch Family Therapy is a private mental health clinic providing therapy services in Utah, with locations in Sandy, Farmington, and Lehi.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessFarmington, US
Waterstone Human Capital is a professional services firm that provides leadership training, recruitment, and culture and engagement assessment services to organizations in Canada and the U.S.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Wheeler Machinery Co. is a distributor and rental company for Caterpillar equipment, offering sales, rental, parts, and service support across multiple locations in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSalt Lake City, US
The Women's Business Center of Utah is a nonprofit subsidiary of the Salt Lake Chamber that provides business support and funding resources for women entrepreneurs, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Developer ToolsFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodUtah, US
Zartico provides a visitor intelligence platform (ZDOS/Z5) that combines geolocation, spending, and other data sets to help destination marketing organizations, agencies, resorts, and tourism operators understand visitor behavior, attribute marketing performance, and measure economic impact.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechTravel & HospitalitySalt Lake City, US
Jay Kinghorn(Executive Officer, Director)inSarah Lehman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardDarren Dunn(Director)Ryan Kruizenga(Director)in
Co-investorsArthur VenturesBigfoot CapitalPeterson Venture Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
GirlpowerpuzzlesGsutahNeurohealthutahRti WealthTranontUpr
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioForce10NYSE: DELL
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSqueeze · bloomberg.com · Sep 10, 2026
Force10 · parsers.substack.com · Aug 18, 2026
Kodiak Cakes · highproteinsnackspro.com · Jun 22, 2026
Ilp · bookbrunch.co.uk · Jan 16, 2026
The Policy Project · utahpolicy.com · Oct 23, 2025
Mortenson · hendersonindependentnews.com · Oct 1, 2025
Zartico · zartico.com · Aug 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) made?
- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has 100 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) co-invest with?
- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) most often shares deals with Evolution Equity Partners, Golub Growth, Icon Ventures, among 36 tracked co-investors.
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