American River Ventures is a $100 million early-stage fund founded in 2001 - by and for entrepreneurs passionate about starting great companies. We will work with you, bringing our experience and relationships to bear, to help you build a great business.

Because we've walked in your shoes, in your customers' shoes, and in your partners' shoes, we can help you with hiring teams, finding good partners, securing the right meetings, building commercial products out of creative ideas... We began our careers with solid operating management experience, and we will share our knowledge, expertise and lessons with you, helping you through events that otherwise might seem daunting.

Most important, we aren't afraid to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We won't just advise you - we'll actually lend a hand when you need it.

Our passion is building great companies.

By partnering with American River Ventures, you are making a decision to grow your business with colleagues - not just business advisors. When you call, we'll pick up the phone. And when you're successful, we'll all look back and know that together we came a long way. That's what we believe active partnership is all about.