Long Run Capital

Long Run Capital operates as a venture capital firm, specializing in strategic partnerships with founders to cultivate and expand their enterprises. The firm primarily leads investment rounds ranging from $2-4 million, targeting cash-flow focused technology and tech-enabled businesses demonstrating annual recurring revenue between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Its core approach involves guiding these companies towards achieving substantial and profitable growth.

The firm was established in 2021 by Daniel Maren and Calvin Clayton, who identified a distinct opportunity in supporting early-stage companies often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Their insight centered on the conviction that businesses with strong underlying unit economics and a clear path to profitability, even at modest scale, represent compelling investment opportunities, providing a foundation for sustainable expansion.

Long Run Capital primarily serves founders of emerging tech and tech-enabled companies who seek capital not just for growth, but also for disciplined, profitable scaling. The firm's vision is to facilitate these ventures in achieving a significant exit, typically in the $50-250 million range, by fostering operational excellence and focusing on capital efficiency from inception.