MAVA Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
MAVA Ventures focuses on B2B SaaS and fintech companies rather than specific verticals. It seeks businesses entering a vertical due to a disruptive opportunity, whether technological (such as AI, 5G, or underdigitized sectors), regulatory (such as cannabis or cleantech), or geographical, with over 30% of its portfolio based in large emerging markets, particularly Nigeria, Kenya, and India. In evaluating investments, the firm prioritizes a consistent narrative and alignment between team, product, and market. It looks for founders with clear competitive differentiation, resilience, and strong execution; products that solve real, must-have problems; and target markets worth at least $1 billion.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 29 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Fintech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Cybersecurity ×2Developer Tools ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×6Nigeria×2United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×1
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12017 · 23 dated
AssemblyAI builds Voice AI technology for speech recognition and processing applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Dylan Fox(Founder)in
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelInsight PartnersSmith Point CapitalY Combinator
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Adam Hearne(Founder)inROHEET SHAH(Founder)inRoheet Shah(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSierra Peterson(Director)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsAera VCBlackbird VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Y CombinatorStarlight VenturesVoyager Partners
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Confiant provides real-time detection and blocking of malvertising and ad quality threats for publishers and ad platforms.
AdTechCybersecurity
Louis-David Mangin(Co-Founder & CEO)Jerome Dangu(Co-Founder & CTO)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalRecurring Capital Partners
Credpal operates a financial platform that integrates payments, savings, credit, and investments for individuals in Africa.
FintechLagos, NG
Mofehintolu Olaogun(Founder)in
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundFirst CircleStacked CapitalY Combinator
Palo Alto, US
Harshit Sheelesh Vaishnav(Executive Officer, Director)Pratish Gandhi(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesVy CapitalY Combinator
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Medumo provides automated text and email messaging systems that guide patients through medical procedures and referrals for hospitals and surgical centers.
HealthtechBoston, US
Adeel Yang(Founder/CEO)inJacob Cohen(Founder)in
BoardSatish Tadikonda(Director)Laura Lang(Director)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boston Harbor AngelsLaunchpad Venture GroupY CombinatorMAGIC Fund
MoonPay provides infrastructure for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies using standard payment methods such as cards and digital wallets, as well as tools for stablecoin management.
Crypto & Web3FintechDover, US
Ivan Soto-Wright(Founder)inVictor Faramond(Founder)Asiff Hirji(Executive Officer, Director)inMaximilian Crown(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capitalalphabet angelsArchetypeBlossom CapitalBroadLight CapitalChapter One+15 more
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Orderly Health uses AI and machine learning to process provider roster updates and maintain a centralized provider directory, improving the accuracy and reliability of healthcare provider data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechDenver, US
JAMES DICKHONER(Founder)KEVIN KRAUTH(Founder)James DickhonerKevin KrauthNathan Cohen
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalMatchstick VenturesTechstars
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Shabodi provides network APIs and a programmable platform that enables communication service providers and enterprises to monetize 5G infrastructure and prevent digital fraud through intelligent network capabilities.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalFour Acres CapitalGreen Egg VenturesLorimer VenturesMaccabee VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURES+3 more
Tizeti Network Africa is an internet service provider offering affordable unlimited internet across Africa through a network of owned and operated solar-powered towers.
CleantechCloud ComputingConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Kendall Ananyi(Founder)inIfeanyi Okonkwo(Founder/Co & Chief Operating Officer)inNG Kendall Ananyi(Founder)
BoardWalter Baddoo(Director)
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Co-investors4DX VenturesEmles Venture PartnersIngressive CapitalPICUS CAPITALVentures PlatformY Combinator+2 more
PartnerDavid Mortamais· solo GP
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioMedumoacq. by Philips
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMedumo · techcrunch.com · Oct 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MAVA Ventures made?
- MAVA Ventures has 29 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does MAVA Ventures invest at?
- MAVA Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does MAVA Ventures focus on?
- MAVA Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is MAVA Ventures located?
- MAVA Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does MAVA Ventures lead rounds?
- MAVA Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does MAVA Ventures co-invest with?
- MAVA Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Accel, Blackbird Ventures, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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