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Key people at Breakthrough Venture Capital.
Breakthrough Venture Capital was founded in 2023 by Eric Schlidt (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Garrett Goostree (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Breakthrough Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Casper, Wyoming, that provides initial funding, operational mentorship, and strategic networking resources to high-growth startups. The organization primarily focuses its investment thesis on emerging technology and scalable companies located throughout the broader Mountain West region. By partnering with local entrepreneurs, the firm aims to bridge the early-stage financing gap outside of traditional coastal technology hubs. Although specific assets under management and portfolio valuations remain undisclosed, the firm currently operates with exactly one active investment fund in the market that officially launched in November 2023. The investment vehicle is actively managed by General Partners Eric Schlidt and Garrett Goose Goostree, who oversee the sourcing and execution of regional startup deals. Breakthrough Venture Capital was established in 2023 by founders Eric Schlidt and Garrett Goose Goostree.
Breakthrough Venture Capital was founded in 2023 by Eric Schlidt (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Garrett Goostree (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
Key people at Breakthrough Venture Capital.
Breakthrough Venture Capital has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $7.0M Seed in Derapi in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Derapi | $7.0M Seed | Earthshot Ventures | 유니온투자파트너스, Aurora Venture Investments, CrunchFund, Element 8, GreenSky Ventures, Mission ONE Capital, Radicle Impact, Raisewell, State OF Wyoming, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, Ubiquity Ventures, WovenEarth Ventures |
| Dec 18, 2025 | RedDrop Dx | $5.0M Seed | Mike Freeman, John Francis | — |