MaC Venture Capital
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Also known as MaC Venture Capital 2019 · MAC VENTURE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
MaC Venture Capital positions itself as a hands-on partner to founders, emphasizing genuine, ongoing relationships and enthusiastic support through both wins and challenges. The firm highlights a multidisciplinary team that draws on cross-industry insights to help companies avoid common pitfalls and spot overlooked opportunities. Its network reportedly stretches from Silicon Valley to Hollywood and from Washington DC to emerging markets, which it leverages to open doors and accelerate portfolio growth. MaC also values transparent, direct communication to speed founder decision-making, and it actively assists with shaping company narratives and making introductions ahead of subsequent funding rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 92 of 249 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×28SaaS ×24Enterprise Software ×20Consumer ×17Fintech ×14Healthtech ×14Advanced Manufacturing ×11Developer Tools ×11
HQs:United States×72Nigeria×3Canada×1Finland×1Kenya×1South Africa×1
Investments · 249 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMongoDB is a cloud database company that provides Atlas, a multi-cloud data platform for transactional, search, and generative AI workloads, along with enterprise on-premises options and integration tools for developers and partners.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsNew York, US
Chirantan 'CJ' Desai(President & CEO)Dwight Merriman(Director)Roelof Botha(Director)Sydney Carey(Chief Financial Officer)Dev Ittycheria(Chief Executive Officer)Charles M. Hazard, Jr.(Director)
Critical Energy builds factory-made, modular power plants that convert heat into electricity using a closed-loop system with custom turbomachinery, shipped in standard containers and installed in weeks.
CleantechEnergyHardware
San Jose, US
Daricus Releford(Executive Officer, Director)Marlon Nichols(Director)
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Apr 2024
Dallas, US
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D · $8.5M raise · filed Apr 2026
Bentonville, US
Board seatMichael Palank· per SEC Form D · $2.6M raise · filed Feb 2022
San Francisco, US
Joshua P. Mangel(Director)Albert Periu(Director)Claurelle V. Rakipovic(Executive Officer, Director)Vijay Vachani(Executive Officer)Logan Allin(Director)Marlon Nichols(Director)
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D · $30M raise · filed Jan 2026
Bay Shore, US
Deven Hurt(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Chabra(Executive Officer, Director)Marlon Nichols(Director)
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D
Preveta provides care navigation technology to healthcare providers, designed to improve care coordination and help patients access support within the healthcare system.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSRedondo Beach, US
Victor Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Adrian Fenty(Director)Shirley Lee(Director)
Board seatAdrian Fenty· per SEC Form D
New York, US
Sean Hoover(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Della Rosa(Director)Armando Diaz(Executive Officer, Director)Yogesh Wagle(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D · $7.9M raise · filed Sep 2022
Studio City, US
Sean Hackett(Executive Officer, Director)Chrissy Meyer(Director)Zachary Belateche(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAdrian Fenty· per SEC Form D · $5.5M raise · filed Feb 2023
San Francisco, US
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed Dec 2021
Board seatMarlon Nichols· per SEC Form D
FOUR18 Intelligence provides cybersecurity training and threat intelligence services, including an infostealer pre-crimes service and a supply chain monitoring service.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTech
Apolink provides on-demand satellite communications infrastructure, enabling real-time telemetry and command links for space operators managing satellites for applications including disaster response, wildfire detection, and intelligence gathering.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Onkar Batra(Founder)in
Arine provides an AI-driven medication management platform for health plans to improve medication adherence and outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Yoona Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Thomander(Executive Officer)Andrew Brooks(Director)Penjit Moorehead(Executive Officer, Director)Perry Wallack(Director)Eric Carlson(Chief Financial Officer)
Astromecha designs engines, airframes, and flight systems for next-generation aerospace applications, including supersonic aircraft.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Ian Brooke(Founder)in
Atomic Industries uses artificial intelligence and custom software to design plastic molds for manufacturing, enabling faster production of injection-molded parts for customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsDetroit, US
Aaron Slodov(Founder)in
Beautycon hosts educational events and conferences centered on beauty, makeup, and hair culture, bringing together creators, brands, and enthusiasts for masterclasses, product discovery, and community experiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Moj Mahdara(Executive Officer, Director)Kelly Mullins(Director)Elizabeth Braiman(Director)
Nigerian digital media company creating engaging content for African youth audiences.
Boom & Bucket operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy construction equipment with nationwide shipping and inspection services.
Construction TechMarketplaces
Buzz Solutions provides visual AI software that analyzes drone and camera inspection imagery to automate asset monitoring and anomaly detection across energy infrastructure including transmission lines, distribution networks, substations, and solar installations.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US
JAGJOT SINGH(Director)MARK LOCH(Director)DAVID ZUSMAN(Director)VIKHYAT CHAUDHRY(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)KAITLYN ALBERTOLI(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Cambium develops technology and marketplace infrastructure for the wood industry, connecting buyers and sellers while offering sustainably sourced wood products made from waste material.
B2B MarketplacesClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsCalifornia, US
Theo Hooker(Executive Officer, Director)Marisa Repka(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Christensen(Founder & CEO)
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
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AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Betsy Castillo(Head of Clinical Data Abstraction)in
Chef Robotics builds robots and an AI operating system (ChefOS) for food preparation and meal assembly, addressing labor shortages in food manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics
Rajat Bhageria(Founder & CEO)
Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does MaC Venture Capital invest at?
- MaC Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is MaC Venture Capital's typical check size?
- MaC Venture Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What sectors does MaC Venture Capital focus on?
- MaC Venture Capital focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MaC Venture Capital located?
- MaC Venture Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Does MaC Venture Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, MaC Venture Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMarlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital: The Path He Took To Raise A $150M Fund III
Foundersuite & Fundingstack: How To Raise Capital · Marlon Nichols
Michael Palank - General Partner at MaC Venture Capital.
Iconic Conversations · Michael Palank
Adrian Fenty - MaC Venture Capital
LA Venture · Adrian Fenty
Marlon Nichols, Founding Partner at MaC Venture Capital talks Raising a $203M Fund II in 7 Months
VITALIZE Venture Capital · Marlon Nichols
Adrian Fenty- Former Mayor of Washington DC & Founding Manager Partner of MaC Venture Capital
Sean DeLaney · Adrian Fenty
Ep. 500 w/ Marlon Nichols Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast · Marlon Nichols
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