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Fund I: Now Accepting Investor Interest
Investing in the Next Generation of Fund Managers—and the Companies They Back
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Investment Firm
The Good News Ventures
TGN Ventures is grounded in the belief that capital is ultimately God’s resource entrusted to people. We seek to steward it wisely by investing in people and businesses that expand opportunity and strengthen communities.
We are on a mission to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns for our Limited Partners by investing in high-conviction pre-seed fund managers and selectively co-investing in the companies they back. We focus on early-stage opportunities across emerging innovation ecosystems in the United States, where deep industry knowledge and underserved markets create the foundation for transformative businesses.
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Strategy
How We Invest
We invest in top emerging pre-seed fund managers and selectively co-invest in their most promising companies—combining access, collaboration, and disciplined portfolio construction.
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Access
We develop early relationships with emerging fund managers—before they become widely known or oversubscribed—securing access to opportunities that are often unavailable to later investors.
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Selection
We identify and back fund managers with differentiated sourcing, strong investment judgment, and aligned incentives—prioritizing those with the potential to become top-performing franchises.
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Concentration
We selectively co-invest in the most compelling companies within our managers’ portfolios—allowing us to increase exposure to high-conviction opportunities.
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Construction
We build a portfolio that combines diversification across fund managers with targeted concentration in standout companies—balancing risk with long-term upside.
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Community
Our Upcoming Events
Noon CST, Every Friday
Investor Led Office Hours
4pm CST, Every Tuesday
Founder Led Office Hours
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TGN Ventures?
TGN Ventures is a faith-driven early-stage venture capital firm founded by entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Darrel Frater. We help investors grow long-term wealth by investing in mission-aligned emerging venture capital funds and selectively co-investing in their most promising portfolio companies.
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Invest with TGN Ventures
Invest with Purpose. Build with Discipline.
Partner with TGN Ventures to grow your capital while backing fund managers and companies that expand opportunity and strengthen communities.
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