We're not just investors, we're your co-founders

We invest in your company and we join your team, working alongside you to do the hard work to build your AI-driven business. As proven entrepreneurs, we can handle everything from coding and selling to experimenting and scaling.

We do things differently...

We can do it all
Our approach includes the research, design, build, and launch of your business.
AI Focused
We're founders of AI and machine learning startups ready to contribute.
Own your own company
Unlike venture studios, we give the help you need without taking half the company.
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We do things differently...
We can do it all
Our approach includes the research, design, build and launch of your business.
AI Focused
We're founders of AI and machine learning startups ready to contribute.
Own your own company
Unlike venture studios, we give the help you need without taking half the company.
Learn more
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How we take you from 0 to 1 and beyond

Imagine having some of the world's best founders by your side, ready to help you every step of the way. At Near Horizon, we're Venture Builders, pioneering a new model for entrepreneurship.

Our team? Seasoned entrepreneurs who've collectively raised $1.3B in funding and scaled 11 companies from inception. We're not limited by rigid structures or fixed services.

Think of us as your co-founders, here to do whatever you need. Whether it's market research, product development, or securing your first customers, we'll tackle any challenge together.

Near Horizon Team

Our team offers expertise across these fields and more to make your vision a reality.

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Research

We conduct research to home in on what your audience needs and to inform business decisions.

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Design

We craft user experiences and visual designs that ensure your product or platform stands out.

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Build

We can build your product and invent patentable technologies to give you a lasting competitive edge.

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Go-To-Market

We help you market and sell your first customers, and we're not done until you have Product/Market Fit.

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This is a fund about founders and relationships

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Andrew Pannu
Founder
Sleuth Insights

"My plan for Sleuth is for it to be my life’s work and an industry-defining company. When I set out to build it, I knew I needed help – with ML, GTM, company building – and I knew Near Horizon could bring it. My expectations were high, and they’ve exceeded them at every turn."

Bjorn Cooley
Founder
Sanctum Technologies

“Working with Near Horizon is like building a startup with a time machine. They draw on decades of experience to immediately identify opportunities and dangers that might otherwise take weeks or months. This accelerated our evolution and let us jump directly to the unique, interesting problems that provide massive value.”

Lorraine Ma
CEO
Whitebalance

“Mike was critical in our journey of finding product/market fit and honing our pitch to raise our first round. As first-time founders of color, we often relied on Mike's empathy and honesty to help us navigate the emotional challenges of building a startup.”

Dean Travers
CEO
Odin

“Since we began working with Mark over half a decade ago, his advice has consistently stood the test of time better than anyone's, including some of the world's most luminary innovators and thinkers. When I need advice as a founder, I turn to Mark, and that says all you need to know.”

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Go beyond all limits with Near Horizon

Ready to work with us? Let’s go! We’ll be your hands-on partners, joining you for every twist and turn toward success and innovation. Contact us to shape the future together.

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