Sentinel Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded by Jeremy Kranz. The firm invests globally in enterprise technology companies, with a strong emphasis on real-world adoption, institutional relevance, and systems-level impact. Sentinel’s model combines high-conviction capital with deep research and a broad global network to help founders bring defensible, scalable, and adoption-ready platforms to market.
Sentinel Global backs enterprise technology startups across stages, investing in companies developing foundational infrastructure for regulated and mission-critical environments.
The firm focuses on:
Its geographic scope is global, with investments across North America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.
In June 2025, Sentinel Global closed its inaugural vehicle, Sentinel Fund I, at $213.5 million.
The fund is designed to invest across stages, backing startups that are building core technologies for enterprise transformation. Sentinel Fund I targets companies that not only demonstrate technical innovation but also show readiness for deployment within complex operational and regulatory systems.
The fund is differentiated by its proprietary research arm, Sentinel Labs, which helps portfolio companies address adoption challenges by leveraging insights from institutions and global markets.
Sentinel’s thesis revolves around the belief that future category leaders will be defined not only by what they build but by how seamlessly they integrate with global customers and ecosystems.
Leadership
Sentinel Global was founded by Jeremy Kranz, a veteran investor with over 25 years of experience in technology and venture capital.
His leadership reflects a deep understanding of global enterprise trends, capital markets, and institutional needs. He is supported by a team of investment professionals and enterprise specialists focused on bridging startups and large-scale buyers.
Investment Strategy
Sentinel Global follows a multi-stage approach, backing companies from early scaling through growth.
The firm blends traditional venture investing with research-led insights via Sentinel Labs, which helps evaluate enterprise readiness and institutional fit. Sentinel emphasizes close relationships with buyers and stakeholders early in the investment cycle, believing that go-to-market strategy and real-world adoption are as critical as product innovation.
Its investment strategy favors platforms that can scale globally and operate in high-complexity environments.
Notable Investments
As a newly launched fund, specific investments from Sentinel Fund I have not yet been disclosed. However, the team behind the firm has prior experience with high-profile IPOs and growth-stage successes across the enterprise technology landscape.
Notable Exits
The fund has not yet reported any exits, as it is in its first deployment cycle.
However, the founding team’s historical portfolio includes public-market outcomes from firms such as:
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Founders working with Sentinel can expect a research-driven and institutionally connected partner.
The firm helps startups navigate the complexities of enterprise adoption, across security, compliance, scalability, and buyer alignment.
Sentinel’s cross-border perspective and global stakeholder network make it well-suited for founders seeking international scale and enterprise-grade validation.
