John Hunter

Sentiero Ventures

Sentiero provides capital and support to startups deploying AI-enabled SaaS to help companies make money, save money, or improve customer experiences. Sentiero is powered by a group of 20+ successful entrepreneurs, operators, and investors with experience in 25 different industries. This combination of skills and experience allows us to find companies that meet real industry needs. In addition, it allows us to provide support to our portfolio from founders that have experienced it firsthand. To be eligible, companies must have a full product completed and some evidence of commercial viability. The fund is especially interested in Texas-based companies, but the fund will invest anywhere in the US. Sentiero invests in verticals including Business Services, Software, Marketing, Real Estate, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Entertainment. Its approach is designed to locate companies at the intersection of utility and capability. Types of AI that are of interest to the fund include: process automation, cognitive insights, cognitive engagement, and data collection.