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§ Venture Capital · San Francisco, CA, USA
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in post-MVP companies with traction for founders, supporting VC career launches.
GoingVC Partners is the San Francisco, California-based investment arm of the GoingVC career accelerator, focusing on sector-agnostic seed and early-stage investments in post-MVP companies demonstrating initial market traction. The organization operates a flagship 16-week fellowship program that has trained over 800 alumni across 19 countries, helping aspiring professionals secure roles in the venture capital industry. Supported by a workforce of 75 employees, the firm utilizes its extensive member network, including the GoingVC Angels group, to co-invest in pre-diligenced deals and reserve follow-on capital. The accelerator's alumni have successfully transitioned into investment roles at prominent venture capital firms, including recognizable names such as First Round Capital, Floodgate, Shasta, and Salesforce Ventures. In addition to its educational initiatives, the firm actively backs early-stage portfolio companies like Bansho, and the organization was originally founded in 2016 by founders whose names remain undisclosed.
Key people at GoingVC Partners.
GoingVC Partners was founded in 2018 by Arno Niazi (Co-Founder and CEO) and John Gannon (Co-Founder & General Partner).
GoingVC Partners was founded in 2018 by Arno Niazi (Co-Founder and CEO) and John Gannon (Co-Founder & General Partner).
Key people at GoingVC Partners.
GoingVC Partners is the investment arm of GoingVC, a career accelerator program designed to help individuals enter and succeed in the venture capital (VC) field. The firm’s mission centers on not only providing early-stage venture capital to startups across various sectors and geographies but also on fostering the growth of VC talent by leveraging its extensive global network of investors, operators, and domain experts. Their investment philosophy emphasizes supporting startups beyond capital by offering value-add services such as product management, strategy, and data analysis. Key sectors include technology-related fields like enterprise software, AI, dev tools, and deep tech. GoingVC Partners impacts the startup ecosystem by acting as a catalyst that simultaneously launches promising startups and nurtures the careers of emerging VC professionals, thereby expanding the overall venture capital community worldwide[1][2][3][5].
Founded in 2016, GoingVC began as a career accelerator program aimed at making venture capital education, investing, networks, and talent more accessible to aspiring investors. The investment arm, GoingVC Partners, was later established by the GoingVC team to formalize their role in funding early-stage startups. Key partners include experienced investors and operators who contribute to both the investment process and the educational mission. Over time, GoingVC has evolved from a purely educational platform into a vibrant global community with over 3,000 investors and more than 800 alumni from its flagship fellowship program spanning 19 countries. This evolution has allowed GoingVC Partners to leverage its network for sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, and providing ongoing support to portfolio companies[2][4][6][7].
GoingVC Partners rides the trend of democratizing venture capital by lowering barriers to entry for new investors and expanding access to early-stage dealflow globally. The timing is critical as the VC industry increasingly values diverse perspectives and global reach beyond traditional tech hubs. Market forces such as the rise of remote work, global startup ecosystems, and the growing demand for specialized investment expertise favor GoingVC’s model. By simultaneously investing in startups and cultivating VC talent, GoingVC Partners influences the ecosystem by accelerating innovation and diversifying the investor base, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient capital allocation[2][5][6].
GoingVC Partners is poised to deepen its influence by continuing to expand its global network and enhancing its dual mission of investing and VC career development. Future trends shaping their journey include the globalization of venture capital, increased emphasis on early-stage technology innovation, and the growing importance of community-driven investment models. As the venture capital landscape evolves, GoingVC Partners’ integrated approach of combining education, network-building, and capital deployment positions it to be a key player in shaping the next generation of investors and startups. Their ongoing commitment to syndication and value-add services suggests a long-term strategy focused on sustainable growth and ecosystem impact[2][4][5].
