Dave Ryan, Mission Ventures

Dave Ryan is the Founding Managing Partner of Mission Ventures, a venture capital firm he established in 1996. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Dave Ryan

Dave Ryan is the Founding Managing Partner of Mission Ventures, a venture capital firm he established in 1996, bringing 28 years of experience focused on early-stage information technology and service companies. His investment thesis targets four key sectors: wireless and mobile applications, IT infrastructure, software and enterprise applications, and digital media, with a focus on early-stage opportunities. Ryan has served as the lead partner on 18 deals, indicating a tendency to lead investments rather than follow. Notable portfolio companies where he has held board positions include Access360, BMS Practice Solutions, and Nirvanix. While specific check sizes are not publicly detailed in the available sources, his long tenure and lead role on numerous deals suggest significant capital deployment in early-stage tech. Ryan does not have widely published distinctive public writing or a unique point of view documented in the search results beyond his firm’s stated sector focus.

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Role
Founding Managing Partner
Organization
Mission Ventures
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Healthcare
Investments recorded
1

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