Goal Ventures

GOAL Ventures is founded by digital media, games, and entertainment industry veterans Ned Sherman and Josh Gutfreund. We invest in ventures that are innovative, engaging, ahead of the curve, and capable of capturing the cultural zeitgeist. We invest in impactful digital & technology ventures that empower games, media, and entertainment. We leverage our expertise, relationships, and access to identify talented and innovative teams with scalable businesses driven by emerging trends. We co-invest alongside traditional venture capital funds and lead a small number of opportunities where our team and relationships are best suited to act as the lead investor. Our Focus Games Technologies, Platforms, Studios, Brands, Experiences: Globalization, younger audiences, and new consumer behaviors drive sustainable growth. Digital Media Adtech, Rightstech, Social Media, Streaming, XR: Disruption, realignment, and market-share shifts provide opportunities for emerging venture-backed players. Software & Infrastructure Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, Blockchain, Digital Retail & Commerce: Revolutionary & evolutionary innovations in data and digital applications create compelling investment opportunities.