Duration Ventures

Duration Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that provides full-commitment capital to founders who are transforming enterprises and industries with artificial intelligence. The firm focuses on early-stage technology opportunities, specifically targeting enterprise AI, enterprise software, AI, fintech, and consumer tech. They aim to invest in and support the development of category-defining companies from their formation, for the duration of their growth.

The firm was founded in 2026 by a team with significant experience in the venture capital landscape. The co-founders are Arif Janmohamed, a former partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Trevor Oelschig, who previously served as a managing director at General Catalyst. Their combined backgrounds in early-stage technology investing, operating, and building successful companies underpin Duration Ventures' approach to patient, long-term capital deployment.

Duration Ventures primarily invests at the Seed and Series A stages, seeking out innovative startups with durable business models. While the firm is newly established, its founders bring a strong pedigree from prominent venture and growth equity platforms. As of current information, specific notable investments or portfolio companies are not publicly disclosed, as the firm is in its early investment phase.

The team at Duration Ventures leverages deep relationships within the technology community to support its portfolio companies. Their expertise spans various facets of early-stage technology, enabling them to provide strategic guidance to founders. The firm's commitment is to back companies that are poised for long-term value creation across its targeted sectors.