AJ Gunasena
Managing Partner & Venture Capitalist — AJG Venture Group
AJ Gunasena is a Venture Capitalist and entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, investing nationwide. As Managing Partner of AJG Venture Group, he deploys the firm's own capital into startups, small businesses, software, AI, fintech, biotechnology, and select real estate and media opportunities — pairing that capital with hands-on strategic and operational support.
Experience
AJ has spent more than 15 years building and operating businesses across venture investing, real estate finance, media, and sports analytics. That operator's background — building teams, managing budgets and timelines, and carrying projects from launch through exit — is the foundation of how AJG Venture Group evaluates and supports its investments.
Rather than managing outside funds, AJ built the firm around a single idea: invest its own capital, move decisively, and work alongside founders as a partner rather than a committee.
Investment approach
AJ operates on an own-capital mandate: AJG Venture Group invests its own money, not a fund's. That independence keeps the firm selective and fast — able to commit in days where committees take months — and aligns it with founders for the long term rather than a fund cycle.
Beyond capital, AJ works as a strategic partner, supporting portfolio companies with strategy, brand-driven marketing, digital and performance management, and the systems businesses need to scale and become exit-ready. Read more about what AJG Venture Group invests in.
Background
AJ Gunasena studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and has built his career in one of the fastest-growing business markets in the United States. Across every venture, his approach comes down to the same discipline: pricing risk accurately and acting decisively when the opportunity is right. Learn more about the firm's nationwide reach.
Connect with AJ Gunasena
Connect with AJ on LinkedIn, or reach the firm directly at contact@ajgventuregroup.com. Founders and operators can review our FAQ for how to submit an opportunity.