Sentiero Ventures

Sentiero Ventures is a Dallas-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in AI-enabled software companies. Founded by David Evans, Jon Eberly, and Kishore Khandavalli, the firm targets startups that are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to drive transformative change in various industries. The firm's investment thesis is centered around "knowledge convergence," where human and machine intelligence work together to create innovative business solutions. Sentiero Ventures is particularly interested in B2B SaaS startups that are delivering AI-driven applications across six core areas: process automation, cognitive insights, cognitive engagement, data collection, AI tools, and generative AI. The fund looks for companies that have a fully developed product and have demonstrated some level of market viability through completed pilots or initial revenue. The firm’s geographic focus is primarily on U.S.-based companies, with a strong preference for those in Texas, although they are open to investments across North America. Sentiero Ventures typically invests in industries where its partners have direct experience, including business services, healthcare IT, financial services, and real estate. The firm aims to be a strategic partner, providing not just capital but also the extensive entrepreneurial and operational expertise of its founding team to help startups scale and succeed.