Mind the Seed - MTS Fund
Venture capitalSeed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
MTS is a seed venture capital fund founded in 2012 by former Google employee Marco Marinucci, focused on backing startups with an international character. The fund invests in roughly 6 to 12 startups annually, typically writing first checks between $30K and $150K. Beyond capital, MTS aims to support founders with tools, connections, and mentorship to help them grow and succeed. Its portfolio is described as diversified across both sectors and the nationalities of the companies it backs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 27 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cybersecurity ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathReal-time TV spot analytics company (acquired by Samba TV).
Coveo provides an AI-powered search and recommendation platform used by large enterprises to power search experiences across websites, customer service, and employee-facing applications.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Fashion, IoT, and productivity company
Platzi offers online courses on user research methods and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, for individuals seeking to master UX research practices.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Freddy Vega(Founder/CEO)inChristian Van Der Henst(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRodolfo Gonzalez(Director)
Provider of television analytics and cross-screen advertising.
Maker of smart garments (formerly Heapsylon).
Skycatch provides spatial data capture, processing, and analysis solutions for mining and industrial operations, using AI capabilities to generate near-real-time digital twins and deliver operational insights.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIrving, US
Christian Sanz(Founder & CEO)
BoardRichard Levandov(Director)B. Paul Santos(Director)Catherine Coleman(Director)
AI-based digital commerce engines company (acquired by Coveo).
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioToosoacq. by Coveo
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Mind the Seed - MTS Fund invest at?
- Mind the Seed - MTS Fund invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Mind the Seed - MTS Fund's typical check size?
- Mind the Seed - MTS Fund typically writes checks of $30K – $150K.
- What sectors does Mind the Seed - MTS Fund focus on?
- Mind the Seed - MTS Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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