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 5 of 27 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cybersecurity ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United States×4
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
Co-investorsIntrepid Growth PartnersFonds de solidarité FTQ
Advanced ManufacturingBeverly Hills, US
Tracey Darrol(Executive Officer, Director)
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)inChristian HenstFrancisco GuerreroJohn Freddy Vega
BoardRodolfo Gonzalez(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAmador HoldingsFundersClubY CombinatorFJ LabsFoundation Capital+2 more
Provider of television analytics and cross-screen advertising.
Co-investorsAugust CapitalGFR FundLauder Partners
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)Mark Heynen(Executive Officer)Sam Miller(Executive Officer)
BoardRichard Levandov(Director)B. Paul Santos(Director)Ram Shriram(Director)
Co-investorsADB VenturesAkkadian VenturesBee PartnersEntrée CapitalFf Venture CapitalMS&AD Ventures+7 more
Sysdig provides cloud-native security across the cloud lifecycle, offering real-time runtime threat detection, vulnerability management, and an AI agent that embeds security inside AI coding platforms.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Loris Degioanni(Founder & CTO)inHatem Naguib(CEO)inKaren Walker(CFO)inConor Sherman(Global CISO)in
Co-investorsAccelPremji InvestThird Point VenturesBain Capital VenturesPermiraBright Pixel Capital+4 more
AI-based digital commerce engines company (acquired by Coveo).
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioToosoacq. by Coveo
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mind the Seed - MTS Fund made?
- Mind the Seed - MTS Fund has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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.
- Who does Mind the Seed - MTS Fund co-invest with?
- Mind the Seed - MTS Fund most often shares deals with Accel, August Capital, FundersClub, among 22 tracked co-investors.
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