Run Ventures

Run Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded by veteran investors Brandon Tidwell and Ben Dahl. The firm focuses on leading Series A investments in technology companies, particularly those innovating in artificial intelligence and other transformative sectors. Run Ventures aims to empower ambitious entrepreneurs building companies in emerging tech ecosystems across the United States, especially outside traditional coastal hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston.

The firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes deep, hands-on partnerships with founders, providing not only capital but also strategic support, coaching, and operational expertise. This approach has been validated through successful collaborations with portfolio companies where Run Ventures helped accelerate growth by assisting with capital raises and key team recruitment. Run Ventures positions itself as a "running partner" to entrepreneurs, committed to helping them go faster and further in their journeys.

Run Ventures manages a $290 million early-stage fund dedicated to identifying and backing the next generation of technology trailblazers in high-growth ecosystems including Austin, Denver, and Atlanta. The firm leverages its strong national connectivity and local presence in Salt Lake City to challenge traditional venture capital concentration and foster innovation in rising tech centers across the country.