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Run Ventures

Q: When was Run Ventures last fund created?

Run Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2025-09-11.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2025

AUM

$290 M

Location

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 09 August, 2026

Profile

Run Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2000 by veteran investors Brandon Tidwell and Ben Dahl. The firm has a team of 10 professionals and is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA). Run Ventures is known for its focus on technology companies and its commitment to backing ambitious entrepreneurs in high-growth ecosystems across the United States.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as artificial intelligence, software, and financial technology, with a focus on Series A and later-stage investments. Run Ventures manages a $290 million fund, Run Ventures Fund I, launched in 2025. The firm is actively seeking new investments and is a member of the Colorado Venture Capital Association.

Notable investments by Run Ventures include Helios - hardware solutions, Alta Smiles - dental devices, Everee - business productivity software, CometChat - communication software, and InvestSky - financial software. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on technology-driven sectors.

Industry

Medical Devices Hardware Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services SaaS Security Software AI Cloud Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Transportation LegalTech

Run Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Run Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation LegalTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$290 M	September 2025

Contacts

Name

Title

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Brandon Tidwell General Partner

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Ben Dahl General Partner

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FAQs about Run Ventures

Is Run Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Run Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Run Ventures located?

Run Ventures is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States.

When was Run Ventures founded?

Run Ventures was founded in 2025.

What sectors and industries does Run Ventures invest in?

Run Ventures invests in companies and startups in Medical Devices, Hardware, Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Cloud, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, LegalTech.

What is Run Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Run Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does Run Ventures typically invest in?

Run Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Run Ventures investment?

Run Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Run Ventures?

Run Ventures has around $290m assets under management.

When was Run Ventures last fund created?

Run Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2025-09-11

What are the contacts of Run Ventures?

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