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MPG Fund

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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10,487 people in our graph share verified history with the MPG Fund team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Investment thesis

The firm invests in early-stage technology startups across a broad range of sectors, from fintech and insurance to automation, healthcare, and creative industries, supporting founders building solutions that address diverse market needs.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
30
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 2 people

from curated & public directories

Founder mafia

2 people who came through MPG Fund went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 24 of 30 portfolio companies

SaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Construction Tech ×5Consumer ×5Fintech ×5EdTech ×4Enterprise Software ×4E-commerce ×3

HQs:United States×15Canada×1Colombia×1United Kingdom×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 19 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
8 of 19 mapped founding teams
61%
repeat founders
of 31 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×73 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data

Princeton University ×5The University of Texas at Austin ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ×2University of Florida ×2University of Massachusetts Amherst ×2Washington University in St. Louis ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×8Engineering ×8Business & Management ×7Mathematics & Statistics ×3Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Humanities ×2Politics & Policy ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history

PwC ×3Revolut ×2StarCity ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×14Techstars ×2

4 hold an MBA (of 30 with degree data)

Investments · 30 tracked

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Avocademyavocademy.comin

Avocademy is an online bootcamp that teaches UX/UI design skills to career changers with no prior design experience, preparing them for roles with a job guarantee.

EdTechMiami, US

Maca Baigorria(Founder)inAlexandra Amico(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsK20 FundY CombinatorCathexis Ventures

Beck Techbeck-technology.comin𝕏

Beck Technology builds preconstruction estimating software for construction contractors, connecting estimate data with model-based takeoff, cost intelligence, dashboards, and project financials.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsPamlico Capital

BEEPRbeeprmusic.comin𝕏

Beepr delivers personalized notifications to music fans when their favorite artists release new music, announce albums, drop merchandise, or go on tour.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentRaleigh, US

Jacob Zinn(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsTechstars

Butterbutterhq.com

Butter is a newsletter platform for churches that builds and sends weekly emails, syncing contact lists from Planning Center.

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow Ventures

Cardinaltrycardinal.ai

Cardinal is an AI agent platform for sales and go-to-market teams that integrates with existing tools and processes rather than replacing them.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Devi Jha(Founder)inJianna Liu(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsAudaciousY Combinator

Compoundwithcompound.comin𝕏Acquired

Compound provides wealth management technology and services enabling advisors to deliver personalized financial, tax, and investment planning for clients.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Jordan Gonen(Founder)inJacob Schein(Founder)inAlex Farman-Farmaian(Co-Founder & CEO)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalEvolution VenturesXYZ Venture CapitalY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzBain Capital Ventures+2 more

Craftworkcraftwork.comin

Craftwork provides a digital platform for residential and commercial painting projects, offering same-day quotes, scheduling, and communication tools.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechConsumerPropTechSaaSCharlotte, US

Tim Griffin(Founder/CEO)inMike Bifulco(Founder)inSuzanne Griffin(Founder)inJoey Skavroneck(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsSlow VenturesY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzCostanoa VenturesForerunner VenturesGeneral Catalyst

Evaevabot.ai

Eva is a personal gifting assistant that helps real estate professionals send personalized closing and referral gifts by email.

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investors2.12 AngelsAllied Venture PartnersForefront VentureBloomberg Beta

FIVEfive.id

Five develops instant identity recognition technology that authenticates users for everyday interactions.

CybersecurityFintechHardwareRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Maria Marti(Co-founder)inThibaut Genevrier(Co-founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalCircle & Co.Form VenturesOctopus Ventures

Flintwithflint.comin

Flint connects international and U.S.-based healthcare professionals with hospitals and care organizations offering direct employment and pathways to permanent residency, addressing the critical shortage of nurses in the United States.

HealthtechHR TechVancouver, CA

Kenton Jarvie(Founder)inAnson Kung(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorAudaciousHaystack

Hey Janeheyjane.comin𝕏

Hey Jane is a US virtual clinic that connects patients with clinicians via telehealth for abortion care and other reproductive and sexual health services.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York City, US

Kiki Freedman(Founder)inAmy Potter(Chief Medical Officer)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investors37 AngelsAmboy Street VenturesDorm RoomJoyance PartnersPortfoliaSocial Starts+7 more

HippoBuildhippo.buildin𝕏

HippoBuild provides construction material sourcing and purchasing software for builders, offering bulk purchasing tools, data-driven insights, direct access to materials, and financing options.

Construction TechPropTechSaaSBogotá, CO

Mads Schmidt Petersen(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsStartupsY Combinator

Immigoimmigo.ioin

Immigo is an English-language learning service built around community practice, connecting learners to practice speaking English with peers from many countries.

ConsumerEdTechSacramento, US

Ryan Jeon(Founder)inChelsea Jeon(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsTechstarsLombardstreet VenturesReach Capital

Lucid Botslucidbots.comin𝕏

Lucid Bots designs and manufactures commercial robotics and drones for exterior cleaning and building maintenance in the construction and facilities management industries.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareRoboticsCharlotte, US

Andrew Ashur(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsFoundersG Vision CapitalTriangle TweenerY CombinatorCubit CapitalIDEA Fund Partners

Mentramentra.comin𝕏

Mentra is a talent-matching platform that connects neurodivergent individuals with employers, aiming to match candidates to careers based on their skills, work ethic, personality, and workplace preferences.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social Good

Jhillika Kumar(Founder)in

Co-investorsShine CapitalVerissimo VenturesAlexa FundFullCircleHartmann CapitalTIRTA Ventures+2 more

Mobotmobot.ioin𝕏

Mobot provides infrastructure-as-a-service that combines human expertise with mechanical robots to automate testing and development processes for engineering teams building software and hardware products.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsSaaSNew York City, US

Eden Full Goh(Founder)inEden Full(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardBrad Svrluga(Director)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsBling CapitalCota CapitalHeavybitY CombinatorPrimary Venture PartnersRRE Ventures+1 more

Odekoodeko.comin𝕏

Odeko provides software and operational systems for independent food service businesses to compete with chain restaurants through cost optimization and margin improvement.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSNew York City, US

James Burkhardt(Founder)inDane Atkinson(Chief Executive Officer)inTom Hore(Chief Product Officer)inStephen Mar(Chief Legal & Administrative Officer)inTodd Sunsted(Executive Officer)Bernar Bekirov(Executive Officer)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalEmles Venture PartnersNotable CapitalPROOFSommet AB+11 more

Packsmith Micro-Fulfillment from Homespacksmith.ioin𝕏

Packsmith provides technology-driven order fulfillment and logistics services for e-commerce brands, offering customizable fulfillment, greater operational transparency, and faster shipping.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesSpacecadet VenturesTrust FundVery Serious VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+2 more

Pigeonpigeonloans.ioDefunct

Pigeon was an app that facilitated loans between friends and family.

Fintech

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investors305 VenturesFundersClubPareto Holdings

Racerracer.appDefunct

Racer offers food delivery with a target delivery time of 15 minutes.

ConsumerFoodTechNew York City, US

Jeung Park(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsY Combinator

RealTimerealtimesports.io

RealTime Fantasy Sports operates RTSports, an online platform for season-long fantasy leagues, best ball, and daily fantasy contests.

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Slopeslope.so

B2B payments platform using AI for order-to-cash automation, risk assessment and embedded net-terms financing.

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsAlt CapitalHyphen CapitalMONASHEESNotable CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Y Combinator

Spokenspoken.ioin𝕏Jan 2026Defunct

A platform that aggregates and compares prices for the same products across different online retailers, helping shoppers identify lower-cost purchase options.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York City, US

Dane Hurtubise(Founder)inGeoff Abraham(Founder)inPHILIP MARSHALL(Executive Officer, Director)BRENT TUCKER(Executive Officer)

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsThe MBA FundY Combinator

Studdystuddy.aiin𝕏

Studdy is an AI-powered tutoring platform that provides personalized 1:1 lessons via an interactive whiteboard for students learning academic subjects.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSan Francisco, US

Michael Lam(Founder)inAlex Lanzoni(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsbig_betsK20 FundNeer Venture PartnersTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Very Serious VenturesY Combinator

SureBrightsurebright.comin

SureBright provides product protection insurance solutions that merchants embed directly into their customer checkout experience.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew Delhi, IN

Manish Chauhan(Founder)inSanket Munjal(Co-Founder)inManish C(Founder)

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsInsurTechNeer Venture PartnersPanache VenturesY CombinatorMotivate Venture CapitalMOTIVATE VENTURES+1 more

Vayavaya.financein𝕏

Vaya provides a platform that enables vertical SaaS companies to embed tailored credit products into their software for small business customers, helping drive adoption and increase revenue through contextual credit offerings.

FintechSaaS

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsClocktower Ventures

Workpackworkorder.aiin𝕏Acquired

DESTINI Takeoff is an AI-powered tool that automatically detects and measures plan elements from PDF construction drawings, generating quantities for preconstruction and estimating workflows.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction Tech

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Zagetryzage.comin𝕏Defunct

Zage lets users make payments through bank transfers while accumulating rewards for their transactions.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Arsh Shah Dilbagi(Founder)inCole Bransford(Founder)inRyan Ozminkowski(Founder)in

PartnerTim Griffin· solo GP

Co-investorsY Combinator

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CloosivHippo

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has MPG Fund made?
MPG Fund has 30 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does MPG Fund invest at?
MPG Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does MPG Fund focus on?
MPG Fund focuses on AdTech, Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Creator Economy, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Future of Work, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, HR Tech, InsurTech, IoT, LegalTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
Who does MPG Fund co-invest with?
MPG Fund most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Audacious, K20 Fund, among 52 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 21

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $50M
Notable Capital

Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.

Both backed · 2
$5M – $50M
Primary Venture Partners

Primary Venture Partners is a seed-stage venture fund that backs founders at the earliest moments, combining deep sector specialization with a large operating team that provides hands-on support.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $3M
First Round Capital

First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm that backs companies at their earliest moments, often before they are named, across enterprise, AI, consumer, healthcare, fintech and hardware sectors.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $7M
Two Sigma Ventures

Two Sigma Ventures has rebranded and is now known as Deviation Capital; the page directs visitors to the new website.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $15M
Costanoa Ventures

Costanoa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs a select group of founders solving large, difficult problems, positioning itself as a long-term, operationally engaged partner from a company's earliest days through later milestones.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $8M
Reach Capital

Reach Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders building companies in learning, health, and work.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $12M
Heavybit

Heavybit is an early-stage venture firm investing in technical, enterprise infrastructure startups, backing founders from day zero and helping them scale from developer-focused products up to enterprise adoption.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $5M
Lombardstreet Ventures

Lombardstreet Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, investing primarily in U.S. companies with a preference for Silicon Valley teams. The firm focuses on B2B software, SaaS applications, developer tools, infrastructure software, deep tech, API-first platforms, open source, and AI, while remaining open to exceptional opportunities across sectors aligned with strong founders and compelling visions.

Both backed · 1
$500K
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

$250K – $1M
Everywhere Ventures

Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm, backed by a community of founders and operators as LPs, that writes early checks (including pre-seed) into startups across many sectors and geographies.

$250K
Gradient Ventures

Gradient is a seed-stage venture fund focused on backing founders building artificial intelligence companies, providing hands-on support as builders and mentors.

$100K – $10M
▶9 more co-investors

PioneerPrecursor VenturesAdditionResolute VenturesElectric CapitalBanana CapitalMucker CapitalSunshine LakeCambrian Ventures

Firms observed investing alongside MPG Fund, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with MPG Fund's recorded portfolio.

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