Monta Vista Capital
Venture capitalMountain View · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as MONTA VISTA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Monta Vista Capital positions itself as a force-multiplier for seed and early-stage technology startups. The firm emphasizes being entrepreneur-friendly, making quick decisions, and respecting founders' time. Having been entrepreneurs themselves, the partners bring empathy and perspective to the founder journey, and they resist replacing founder-CEOs. Beyond capital, the firm offers an expansive Silicon Valley network for introductions to customers, key hires, advisors, and follow-on investors, and provides hands-on help with product, positioning, launch strategy, and company culture. They pride themselves on availability, aiming to be the first call founders make in success or crisis.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 22 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×16Enterprise Software ×10SaaS ×7Cloud Computing ×4Cybersecurity ×4Hardware ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Robotics ×4
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 43 tracked
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DuploCloud provides a platform that consolidates DevOps and cloud security for developers and organizations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Venkat Thiruvengadam(Founder, CEO & Board Member)in
Lightbeam provides data security, governance, and privacy solutions that work across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other platforms, enabling partners to offer AI security and compliance services to enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Framingham, US
Bret Siarkowski(Director)Keith Ablow(Director)Jeffrey Habib(CEO)Dave Furneaux(Director)
Board seatRoger Krakoff· per SEC Form D · $1.8M raise · filed Oct 2018
Motorq provides AI-powered analytics and workflow software that transforms connected vehicle data for fleet operators, dealers, and automotive businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Arun Rajagopalan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ashwin Raja(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatVenktesh Shukla· per SEC Form D
Tekion provides an AI-native cloud platform that unifies dealership management, OEM operations, and consumer experiences for automotive retailers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwarePleasanton, US
Jay Vijayan(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Guru Sankararaman(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)
Ambient.ai develops an AI-powered platform using computer vision to automate physical security monitoring and threat detection for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Aviatrix provides cloud network security solutions with embedded, real-time protection through its Cloud Native Security Fabric platform, serving enterprises that need control, security, and visibility across cloud infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Sherry Wei(Founder)Steve Mullaney(CEO)Shirish Sathaye(Director)Devdutt Yellurkar(Director)Nick Sturiale(Director)
HiBoomerang is a platform that helps HR teams find and hire qualified candidates from within their existing networks.
HR Tech
Boson develops quantum-classical hybrid algorithms for accelerating complex engineering simulations, enabling faster product launches and reduced computational costs for organizations using high-performance computing.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingBear, US
Abhishek Chopra(Executive Officer, Director)Rut Lineswala(Executive Officer, Director)Jash Kumar Minocha(Executive Officer)
BoardRoger Krakoff(Director)Vijay Sethi(Director)
Bounce Imaging manufactures tactical 360-degree camera systems and robotics for first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel to safely assess confined spaces.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsBuffalo, US
Francisco Aguilar(Executive Officer, Director)Ronjon Nag(Director)James Smist(Director)Sietse Dijkstra(Executive Officer)Mark Fargason(Executive Officer)Mikhail Fridberg(Executive Officer)
Bumblebee provides an AI-powered intelligent edge platform for branch network management, offering cloud-managed access, cellular failover, DDoS protection, and out-of-band control capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Convai provides a platform for creating and deploying 3D AI characters with natural language understanding and multimodal perception capabilities in virtual environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsGaming
Venktesh Shukla(Director)Prashant Mishra(Director)
Firstshift is an AI-native, cloud-based supply chain planning platform offering demand forecasting, inventory optimization, scenario modeling, and embedded AI copilots.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Altos, US
Harikumar J. Menon(Executive Officer, Director)Brett Brohl(Director)Padmanabhan Ramankutty(Director)
KlearNow.AI provides customs clearance software, compliance control towers, and licensed customs broker services for importers, self-filers, and customs brokers managing global trade operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSilicon Valley, US
Narada provides agentic process automation software for enterprises, automating complex workflows across desktop applications, web interfaces, and Citrix environments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Kurt KeutzerDavid Park(Executive Officer, Director)Amir Gholaminejad(Director)
Omni Design Technologies develops high-performance analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter IP cores for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, automotive systems, and satellite communications.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMilpitas, US
Kush Gulati(Co-founder, President & CEO)Drew Peck(Director)Hae-Seung Lee(Executive Officer, Director)
Pronto develops autonomous haulage systems for off-road industrial sites like mines and quarries, designed to improve productivity and safety while reducing operational costs.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSunnyvale, US
Alexei Andreev(Director)Bibhrajit Halder(Executive Officer, Director)
Softwear Automation develops fully automated sewing robots (Sewbots) that enable on-demand, local manufacturing for the apparel industry.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsAtlanta, US
Palaniswamy Rajan(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Schoenthaler(Executive Officer)John Lee(Executive Officer)inThomas Borglum Jensen(Director)Harish Mamtani(Director)inSteve MacDonald(Director)in
AI-powered security command center combining SIEM, SOAR, and workflow automation
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 Monta Vista Capital invest at?
- Monta Vista Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Monta Vista Capital focus on?
- Monta Vista Capital focuses on Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Monta Vista Capital located?
- Monta Vista Capital is headquartered in Mountain View, US.
- Does Monta Vista Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Monta Vista Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team514th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast With Venktesh Shukla, Monta Vista Capital - YouTube
1Mby1M Roundtables · Venktesh Shukla
514th 1Mby1M Roundtable January 7, 2021: With Venktesh Shukla, Monta Vista Capital - YouTube
1Mby1M Roundtables · Venktesh Shukla
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