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GAN Ventures

Denver, Colorado · Invests in US; Africa; LATAM; Europe; Asia; North America · Website

Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationSpace & DefenseEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthFintech & PaymentsRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseEdTech

Thesis

We back founders everywhere-else outside traditional tech hubs. We believe exceptional talent, innovation, and business opportunities exist across all geographies. Through the GAN network of 100+ accelerators and studios worldwide, we provide capital, mentorship, and global connections for founders building scalable solutions.

Likely not a fit for

We don't believe talent is concentrated in Silicon Valley or coastal tech hubs. We actively reject geographic constraints on founder potential.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Reilly Flynn

General PartnerCo-founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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r•••@ga•••.co

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Patrick Riley

General PartnerCo-founder & Managing Partner

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Portfolio

Iconsource

Iconsource is an online platform that connects athletes with brands seeking to utilize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) for sponsorship and promotional opportunities. Founded by Chase Garrett, the platform facilitates mutually beneficial relationships between athletes and companies, enabling athletes to monetize their personal brands.

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MedZoomerHealthcare Digital

Medzoomer is an on-demand prescription delivery platform that delivers medications from pharmacies to patients' front doors, ensuring secure and efficient delivery through HIPAA certified couriers.

CleanRobotics
BuderflysConsumer Apps Social

Buderflys offers innovative Bluetooth earbuds designed for long-term comfort, utilizing a patented ergonomic design that flexes and forms with the user's ears, making them ideal for extended listening sessions.

Tailwind ImagingMedia Entertainment

Commercial aerial photography and imaging services specializing in methane leak detection for wells and pipelines.

MeshSecurity Cyber

Mesh Security is a cybersecurity firm that transforms security data into real-time adaptive defense, promoting Zero Trust in cloud security.

Atomos Space
TuracoInsurance

Turaco is Africa’s leading microinsurance and technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing the insurance landscape in Africa. They empower banks and fintechs to better serve their customers with innovative insurance solutions.

FluintEnterprise Software

Fluint is a sales enablement platform that leverages AI to help sales teams navigate complex deals by providing insights and facilitating connections within the buyer's organization.

Pomp BeautyEnterprise Software

Pomp is a retail and client management software designed specifically for estheticians and med spa professionals, helping them grow their businesses through smarter retail and seamless digital client care.

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GAN Ventures Research Investment Thesis GAN Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), founded in 2016 and based in Denver, Colorado. The firm operates with a distinctive thesis that directly challenges the geographic concentration of venture capital in traditional tech hubs. GAN Ventures explicitly backs "everywhere-else entrepreneurs" and founders ope

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