Run Ventures

Overview

Run Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on leading Series A investments for technology companies in high-growth ecosystems across the United States. The firm was founded by veteran investors Brandon Tidwell and Ben Dahl, who previously invested together across two funds at Signal Peak Ventures, with a track record that includes companies such as Filevine, Authenticx, and Bark. Run Ventures builds on that experience with a strategy centered on Series A leadership, while also selectively participating in seed-stage investments. The firm's investment approach is deeply engaged, with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. They see themselves as running partners to founders—encouraging, coaching, and pushing them forward. The name 'Run Ventures' reflects this core philosophy: helping founders go faster and further in their entrepreneurial journey. Entrepreneurs take the lead, and Run Ventures is right beside them, in stride, ready to go the distance. Run Ventures launched a $290 million early-stage venture capital fund focused on leading Series A investments for technology companies in high-growth ecosystems across the United States. The firm aims to back ambitious entrepreneurs building companies in artificial intelligence and other transformative sectors. The firm's name reflects its core philosophy: helping founders go faster and further in their entrepreneurial journey.

Investment Focus

• Focus on technology companies in high-growth ecosystems across the United States
• Interest in artificial intelligence and other transformative sectors
• Preference for Series A investments, with selective participation in seed-stage investments