Mudita Venture
Venture studioActively deployingDetroit · Seed–Series A · 19 people tracked
Also known as MUDITA VENTURE PARTNERS LLC · MUDITA VENTURE QP
Investment thesis
Mudita Venture is an early-stage fund and studio investing in post-revenue companies building AI-first B2B solutions. It backs principled, transformational entrepreneurs and offers not just capital but deep operational expertise, a co-creation philosophy, and a team of experienced operators moving at founder speed. The firm emphasizes a human-centered, values-driven approach—viewing investing as collaboration rather than combat, and supporting founders to help them and their companies reach their fullest potential. Through Mudita Studios, the firm also transforms bold ideas into fundable companies by pairing concepts with seasoned operators and early capital, giving investors access to value creation with an asymmetric risk-to-reward profile.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 115 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1Hardware ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×12
Investments · 115 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPhoenix, US
Shane Ettestad(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Brewer(Director)James Carr(Executive Officer, Director)Monica Monson(Director)
Board seatJosh Tolman· per SEC Form D · filed Sep 2023
Kirkland, US
Pat Wilburn(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Stanislav Zaporozhets(Executive Officer, Promoter)Dave Contreras(Executive Officer, Promoter)Josh Tolman(Director)
Board seatJosh Tolman· per SEC Form D · $545.4K raise · filed Apr 2024
New York, US
Yasir Ali(Executive Officer, Director)Armando Pauker(Director)Usman Malik(Executive Officer)
BoardJacob Yormak(Director)Ed Bellis(Director)
Board seatJosh Tolman· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Oct 2024
Seattle, US
Josh Tolman(Director)Trent Gillespie(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatJosh Tolman· per SEC Form D · $564.3K raise · filed Mar 2024
Award-winning patented AI automation software helping tax teams turn mountains of manual data into minutes of work.
AI fit tech company empowering brands and creators to offer personalized perfect fit at scale and reduce returns.
AI healthcare platform helping advanced care patients & providers turn difficult conversations into aligned care plans.
AI insights platform helping global brands launch their next winning product by synthesizing consumer sentiments.
Helping law firms take the right cases and win bigger outcomes.
AI predictive insight platform helping organizations transform customer data into intelligence to drive revenue.
An AI-driven multichannel recruitment platform helping recruiters access, qualify, engage, and land top candidates.
AI-driven personalization helping retailers supercharge sales by matching products to their customers' passions.
AI-enabled trauma registry platform helping hospitals improve workflows & capture revenue from care delivered.
The AI-powered CFO helping early-stage operators & finance leaders make smarter, forward-looking decisions faster.
AI-powered field workflow platform helping paving contractors cut costs, reduce risk, and drive higher margins.
AI-powered logistics intelligence helping ecommerce brands recover margins and make smarter supply chain decisions.
AI-powered nutrition intelligence helping consumers, retailers, and brands make smarter food decisions.
Always-on AI-powered pricing intelligence helping restaurants protect margins and maximize revenue in real time.
World's first AI-powered bi-directional sign language platform bringing communication equity to deaf and hearing worlds.
AI-powered wire harness software helping manufacturers quote faster with higher accuracy to win more deals.
A global hybrid publishing leader helping thinkers turn ideas into books.
Turning arcade and pinball machines into connected player communities with recurring revenue.
Portfolio company; CEO & Co-Founder Samantha Citro Alexander gave testimonial about Mudita's collaborative support.
BlastPoint provides software that transforms data into actionable intelligence for organizations, helping them drive growth while considering long-term impacts and protecting against unintended harms from data-driven decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePittsburgh, US
Tomer Borenstein(Director, Executive Officer)Alison Alvarez(Founder)Tony CebzanovKelsey Hall(Director of Operations)
BoardDoug Neal(Director)Michael Perrin(Director)
AI-driven multichannel recruitment platform helping recruiters access, qualify, engage, and land candidates.
Conversational AI platform helping insurance and financial services teams convert more qualified leads faster.
Everlaw develops advanced software for e-discovery and litigation, helping organizations manage digital evidence and navigate complex legal proceedings.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechNew York, US
Steven Sinofsky(Director)Ajeet Shankar(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Friedman(Director)
BoardManu Kumar(Director)Tyler Sosin(Director)
AI-driven optimization platform helping sellers on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify grow profitably.
Fraction CMO services helping operators unlock growth with direction, accountability, and measurable results.
Honeycomb Credit operates a community investment platform where individuals can lend to and invest in locally-owned small businesses across the United States, earning set-rate returns as businesses repay principal and interest.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesPittsburgh, US
Christian Bilger(Executive Officer)Edward Engler(Director)Kenneth Martin(Executive Officer)George Cook(Co-founder & CEO)Ken(Co-founder)Mathias Jamora(CFO)
An investment crowdfunding platform that unlocks community-powered capital and connection for local businesses.
Connecting journalists and content creators with credible sources to share expertise in shaping tomorrow's news.
AI automation software that helps tax teams turn manual data into automated workflows.
Morristown, US
John LaMancuso(CEO)
AI healthcare platform helping advanced care patients and providers create aligned care plans.
Conversational AI platform helping insurance and financial services teams convert qualified leads.
A global leader in hybrid publishing helping bold thinkers turn visionary ideas into books that move the world.
Winter Park, US
Mark Feinberg(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWilson Patton(Director)
Nauto provides an AI-enabled fleet and driver safety platform that uses real-time video analysis and machine learning to predict and prevent distracted driving and collisions for commercial fleets.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationPalo Alto, US
Dr. Stefan Heck(CEO and Founder)Heck Stefan(Executive Officer, Director)
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 Mudita Venture invest at?
- Mudita Venture invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Mudita Venture's typical check size?
- Mudita Venture typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What sectors does Mudita Venture focus on?
- Mudita Venture focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Mudita Venture located?
- Mudita Venture is headquartered in Detroit, US.
- Does Mudita Venture lead rounds?
- Yes, Mudita Venture leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelChoose your hard | Wes Mathews, CEO & Co-founder, Stealth Consulting.
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Build space ladders | Alison Alvarez, CEO & Co-founder, Blastpoint.
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Never trust a lead you didn’t earn | Dan Simon, CEO & Co-founder, Qwoted.
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Plan Z: Build for the upside | Trevor Sumner, CEO, i-Genie.
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Cockroach versus thoroughbred | Matthew Black, CEO & Founder, Mav.
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