Ride Home Fund is an early-stage investment fund that leverages the audience of the Techmeme Ride Home podcast for deal flow and investment capital. Founded by Brian McCullough and Chris Messina, the fund focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in technology startups, particularly those that are product-led. With a unique approach to sourcing deals, the fund benefits from the founders' extensive networks and reputations in the tech community, allowing them to access opportunities that others may miss. Their strategy emphasizes the importance of product development in technology ventures, aiming to support startups that can navigate the evolving market landscape effectively.
Primary stage
Investment style
Generalist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Brian McCulloughGeneral Partner / Founder
- Chris MessinaPartner
How to reach them
Notable investments
SGNL, Freeplay, AdHawk Microsystems, Traceloop, Cadre, Heyday, SF Compute, Spline, StackHawk, Mastra