Mudita Venture
Venture studioActively deployingDetroit · Seed–Series A · 18 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 25, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Mudita Venture went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 11 of 116 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×13India×1
Investments · 116 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 42023 · 17 dated
Phoenix, US
Shane Ettestad(Executive Officer, Director)James Carr(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Brewer(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)
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
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 Cebzanov
BoardDoug Neal(Director)inMichael Perrin(Director)inEthan Linkner(Director)in
Co-investorsAllos VenturesBTECH CONSORTIUMChloe CapitalCurql Collective, LLCeLab VenturesIrishAngels+4 more
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
Ajeet Shankar(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardManu Kumar(Director)inSteven Sinofsky(Director)inTyler Sosin(Director)inJeff Friedman(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCapitalGH.I.G. CapitalH.I.G. Growth PartnersK9 VenturesMenlo Ventures+2 more
AI-driven optimization platform helping sellers on platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify grow profitably.
Feld.com is the personal blog of investor and author Brad Feld, featuring writing on startups, venture investing, mental health for founders, and a crypto-thriller novel project.
Fraction CMO services helping operators unlock growth with direction, accountability, and measurable results.
Honeycomb Credit runs an investment crowdfunding platform where individuals can invest in local small businesses, such as breweries, restaurants, and shops, in exchange for potential returns.
FintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesPittsburgh, US
Kenneth Martin(Executive Officer)George Cook(Co-founder & CEO)Ken(Co-founder)Ken Martin(Founder)Mathias Jamora(CFO)Christian Bilger(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCitta CapitalDelaware Crossing Investor GroupSustainVCSymphonic CapitalNew Community Transformation
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.
Juicer is a margin management platform for restaurants that connects to a restaurant's POS to track costs, competitor pricing, sales, and delivery commissions.
FoodTechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityRedstick VenturesAugment VenturesKitchen FundYork IE
AI automation software that helps tax teams turn manual data into automated workflows.
Morristown, US
John LaMancuso(CEO)
Co-investorsEdison Partners
Koda provides digital tools for patients and healthcare providers to facilitate complex healthcare discussions and advance care planning, converting conversations into actionable plans.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHouston, US
Tatiana Fofanova, Ph.D.(Founder)inDesh Mohan, MD(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoyote VenturesTechstarsTMC Venture FundEcliptic Capital
AI healthcare platform helping advanced care patients and providers create aligned care plans.
Lunch offers an early-payment program that lets government vendors get same-day funds on invoices already approved by cities and counties, with each paid invoice reported to commercial credit bureaus to build the vendor's commercial credit profile.
FintechGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioJoint EffectsNomad Venture Partners, LlcRestive VenturesEdovate Capital
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 LearningHardwareInsurTechIoTMobility & TransportationPalo Alto / Sunnyvale, US
Heck Stefan(Executive Officer, Director)Stefan Heck(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inFrederick Soo(Co-Founder & CTO (former))Yoav Banin(President (previously Chief Product Officer))inRuslan Belkin(Chief Technology Officer)Vijay Pendyala(Senior Vice President, Engineering)in
Co-investorsAllianz XBMW i VenturesDnx VenturesGreylock PartnersManiv MobilityPlayground Global+4 more
Enables talent to own and monetize their likeness in the age of AI.
Qwoted operates an online platform that connects journalists, newsrooms, and podcasters with expert sources, PR professionals, and small businesses for media coverage.
B2B MarketplacesMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsThird Prime
Real-time security intelligence for SaaS and AI risk management.
Workforce development ecosystem creating pathways to economic mobility via training and employer connections.
Turns arcade and pinball machines into connected player communities with recurring revenue.
Screencastify provides screen-recording and video creation tools that let users make interactive videos with features like AI-powered translation, interactive questions, and video assignment submission and grading.
EdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Slack is an AI-powered communication platform that consolidates conversations, applications, and customer interactions in a single workspace for businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Cal Henderson(Co-founder & CTO)inStewart Butterfield(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investors1991 VenturesAccelAcrew CapitalAglae VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAtlassian Ventures+32 more
The most holistic sponsorship platform helping teams, leagues, and brands measure and optimize sponsorship ROI.
Empowering talent to own and monetize their likeness in the age of AI.
Turnkey embedded financing solutions helping businesses beat the cash flow crunch and get paid faster.
Turno operates a battery intelligence and lifecycle management platform for commercial electric vehicles in India, leasing commercial EVs and repurposing their used batteries into second-life energy storage.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsQuona CapitalStellaris Venture Advisors 2 LlpAvaana CapitalB Capital
AI fit tech company empowering brands and creators to offer personalized fit at scale and reduce returns
AI predictive insight platform helping organizations transform customer data into intelligence to drive revenue
AI-powered bi-directional sign language platform bringing communication equity to deaf and hearing worlds
AI-driven multichannel recruitment platform helping recruiters access, qualify, engage, and land top candidates
AI-enabled trauma registry platform helping hospitals improve workflows and capture revenue from care delivered
AI-powered CFO helping early-stage operators and finance leaders make smarter 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
AI-powered wire harness software helping manufacturers quote faster with higher accuracy
Platform turning arcade and pinball machines into connected player communities with recurring revenue
Turnkey embedded financing solutions helping businesses beat cash flow crunch and get paid faster
Fractional CMO services helping operators unlock growth with direction, accountability, and measurable results
Global leader in hybrid publishing helping visionary thinkers turn ideas into influential books
Investment crowdfunding platform unlocking community-powered capital and connection for local businesses
Platform helping law firms take the right cases and win bigger outcomes
Real-time security intelligence for SaaS and AI risk management
Platform connecting journalists and content creators with credible sources to share expertise in news
Sponsorship platform helping teams, leagues, and brands measure and optimize sponsorship ROI
Platform empowering talent to own and monetize their likeness in the age of AI
Workforce development ecosystem creating pathways to economic mobility through training and employer connections
Video communication tools helping modern educators and teams connect, learn, and collaborate.
A workforce development ecosystem creating pathways to economic mobility through training and employer connections.
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.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSharkNinjaNYSE: SN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesJuicer · finsmes.com · Aug 13, 2026
Turno · siliconindia.com · Aug 12, 2026
Nauto Connected Car · Nauto (company blog) · Jul 21, 2026
Slack · stocktitan.net · Jul 13, 2026
K1x · dwealth.news · Apr 23, 2026
Polymer Solutions · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Nov 21, 2025
Koda Health · intelligence360.news · Oct 8, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mudita Venture made?
- Mudita Venture has 111 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Mudita Venture co-invest with?
- Mudita Venture most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank Vision Fund, Accel, among 72 tracked co-investors.
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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