Venture Guides

Venture Guides is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in infrastructure software investments. The firm focuses on cloud infrastructure, security, AI, and data companies across the United States. Founded in 2023, Venture Guides employs a team-based, data-informed investment model, emphasizing 'active guiding' to support founders in areas such as go-to-market strategy, recruiting, finance, and business operations. This collaborative approach aims to empower founders and accelerate their growth trajectories.

The firm's latest vehicle, Fund II, closed in April 2025 at $262.5 million, representing a 21% increase over its $216.5 million Fund I. Venture Guides has made 15 investments, with its most recent on September 16, 2025, when Ray Security raised an undisclosed amount. The firm has also made four diversity investments, with the most recent on May 20, 2025, when Clarity Security raised an undisclosed amount. Notable exits include Precog.

Venture Guides' team comprises professionals with extensive experience in building and investing in successful software companies. Their laser-focused sector experience ensures they are positioned to understand each start-up's strategic market opportunity and its micro-trends. The firm's domain-specific investments allow them to provide teams with informed context and relevant guidance, while actively avoiding a 'spray and pray' approach.