Get to know us

We're building a different kind of venture studio. Come build with us!

our company
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At Gumshoe Ventures, we're focused on maximizing the probability of fiscal outcomes.

With 100+ years of experience and a proven track record of 20+ exits, we have become a trusted partner for founders and high-potential startups seeking to disrupt industries and create lasting impact.

As a venture studio, we specialize in partnering with companies to build enduring companies, with a strong focus on efficiently achieving fiscal outcomes for founders and their early teams. From strategic advisory to building alongside you, we're in the trenches with founders every day.

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our Values
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Expertise and insight

Our team of startup veterans have built everything from fintech to restaurants to give you real learnings, not theories.

Powerful network

Our strategic partnerships connect portfolio companies to invaluable resources and opportunities.

Hands-on support

We provide personalized guidance and operational expertise to drive the success of our portfolio.

Long-term partnerships

We foster enduring relationships, investing in sustainable growth and mutual prosperity.

our team
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Meet the incredible partners, specialists and advisors behind our venture studio success stories.

Joshua Lee

Managing Partner & CEO. With 9+ exits, Josh leads Strategy and M&A for Gumshoe Ventures.

Byron Wang

General Partner. Has 20+ years experience building and leading engineering teams at Gusto/Ardius, Oracle, Spokeo, and more.

Michael Young

General Partner. Has 20+ years experience building and leading engineering teams at Gusto/Ardius, Liferay, and more.

Jim Lee

General Partner. Has 20+ years experience building and leading design teams at Gusto/Ardius, Nintendo, and more.

Mike Hsieh

Biz Dev & Partnerships. Mike has 10+ years experience leading information systems and data analytics for the public and private sectors.

Justin Sun

Product Management. Justin has 7+ years experience in B2B SaaS and Consumer products, with a focus in music, fintech, mobile, and platform products.

Sarah Peretz

Strategy & Growth. With 7+ years experience in business strategy and growth, Sarah helps startups build scalable systems to hit their next milestone.

Michael Okabayashi

Strategy & Tax. Michael brings 35+ years of experience leading the Strategic Growth Markets/Entrepreneurial Growth Company Groups at Ernst & Young.

Jack Chao

Community Manager. Jack has 15+ years experience in relationships-first roles at startups and corporations.

Michael Okabayashi

Strategy & Tax. Michael brings 35+ years of experience leading the Strategic Growth Markets/Entrepreneurial Growth Company Groups at Ernst & Young.