Ahead VC
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://www.aheadvc.com
- HQ
- CA
Ahead VC writes the first checks into brilliant outsiders and then helps them build access to capital and customers. The firm focuses on Applied AI.
New fund likely raising soon
The firm's newest fund is 4 to 7 years past its first sale and no newer Form D has been filed.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | AI applications, Robotics | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | US | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead VC Fund I, LP Ahead VC writes first checks into brilliant outsiders and then helps them build access to capital and customers. The firm is most excited about Applied AI, including agentic automation, vision and voice applications, and robotics. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $4.26M to $5M (Form D) | Late investment period |
03 · People across funds
- Prateek Sharma, Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund
Ahead VC Fund I, LP (Named on Form D)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026