MVP Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingChicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 19 people tracked
Also known as MVP Ventures AI · MVP VENTURES LLC · MVP Ventures QP
Investment thesis
MVP Ventures invests at the earliest stages in elite technical teams pursuing meaningful innovations across software and hardware that address large markets and big problems. The firm positions itself around delivering the 'Most Value Per' dollar on founders' cap tables, dedicating roughly a third of its team to post-investment support. Its value-add focus centers on accelerating go-to-market, recruiting strong talent, and helping portfolio companies unlock future growth capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
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What they invest in
from 46 of 79 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×31Enterprise Software ×13Deep Tech ×12SaaS ×12Hardware ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6Developer Tools ×6Fintech ×6
HQs:United States×26
Investments · 79 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAltitude provides a clinician-level execution platform that augments primary care providers' capabilities for managing chronic conditions using AI-native technology.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Area 2 Farms operates neighborhood-based organic farms that grow fresh produce within urban ZIP codes, selling weekly harvest baskets directly to local residents.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodArlington, US
Astrus develops AI software for analog microchip design, automating the hand-crafted layout of analog circuits used in high-speed interconnects and other critical chip components.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Kenny Young
Atero develops a unified memory architecture platform that optimizes GPU fleet efficiency and performance for AI workloads, covering inference, training, and session management.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Axiom Math is a platform that enables users to test proof verification, extract theorems, and experiment with proof transformations quickly.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech
Carina Hong(Founder & CEO)
Benepass provides flexible benefits platforms that enable employers to offer personalized, choice-based employee benefits aligned with company values and DEI initiatives.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Jaclyn Chen(Founder)inMark Fischer(Founder)inKabir Soorya(Founder)inStephanie Choo(Director)Mohammad Islam(Director)
BoardMatthew Alfieri(Director)
Darkhive builds integrated defense hardware and software solutions for military operations, including uncrewed systems, human-machine interfaces, and software platforms designed to enable rapid adaptation and mission success on the modern battlefield.
Defense TechHardwareSan Antonio, US
John Goodson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMatt Bigge(Director)Mark Hatfield(Director)Steven Turner(Director)
Dataminr provides AI-powered real-time event detection by synthesizing text, images, video, audio, and sensor signals across public data sources.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
Peter Bailey(Executive Officer)Edward Bailey(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel O'Connor(Executive Officer)Nick Beim(Director)Nella Domenici(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Kinsey(Executive Officer)
Delphi is an AI-powered assistant platform that helps venture capitalists scale their investment operations by automating deal screening, founder communication, and thought leadership distribution.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
BoardKeith Rabois(Investor/Venture Capitalist)
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Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardware
Hannan Happi(Founder & CEO)
Flock Homes is a real estate investment platform that provides individual investors access to professionally managed residential rental properties across multiple U.S. markets.
FintechPropTechDenver, US
Bradley Svrluga(Director)Ariel Rubin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlex Rampell(Director)Renata Quintini(Director)
Free Agency is a careers and recruitment platform that connects independent contractors and freelancers with short-term project opportunities, leveraging AI to match talent with work assignments.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US
Sherveen Mashayekhi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Rothberg(Director)
Frore Systems develops active cooling chips (AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro) for consumer devices that remove heat silently while improving processor performance.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)Troy Demmer(Founder/COO)Gaetano Crupi(Director)Andrew Davis(Director)Trae Stephens(Director)
Harmonic operates a database and software platform for venture capital firms to source early-stage startups in real-time, offering company data, team information, and investor network integration tools.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
LayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Bryan Pellegrino(Founder & CEO)in
Magic provides managed virtual assistant teams for executives and growing businesses, handling administrative tasks like calendar management, email, travel planning, and operational coordination.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSWashington, US
Mike Chen(Founder/CEO)inAaron Kemmer(Founder)inDavid Merriman(Founder)inNic Novak(Founder)inMichael Rubin(Founder/CFO)in
Magic Eden is a crypto trading and entertainment platform that enables users to trade, mint, and collect digital assets including NFTs, tokens, and collectibles across multiple blockchains.
Crypto & Web3GamingMarketplaces
Jack Lu(CEO)Sidney Zhang(CTO)Zhuoxun Yin(COO)Zhuojie Zhou(Chief Engineer)
Irvine, US
Palmer Lucky(Executive Officer, Director)Torin Herndon(Executive Officer, Director)
Nace provides AI-powered verification and automation for financial processes, including audit, accounting, compliance, and deal due diligence.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
oneNav develops L5-direct, a GNSS receiver that acquires signals directly in the L5-band independently of the legacy L1 signal, using an Application Specific Array Processor (ASAP) for positioning that resists jamming and spoofing.
Deep TechDefense TechSemiconductorsSunnyvale, US
Ellen Kirk(Executive Officer)Stephen L. Poizner(Executive Officer, Director)Paul McBurney(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Fong(Director)Vivian Pham(Executive Officer)Kamil Grajski(Executive Officer)
Osmind is a public benefit corporation developing technology and research infrastructure to accelerate evidence-based mental health treatments, including therapies like ketamine, and to improve patient access to care.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthSaaSSan Francisco, US
Palla provides APIs and white-label solutions for financial institutions and fintech companies to enable peer-to-peer payments and instant cross-border transfers across 180+ countries.
Fintech
Prepared provides emergency response software solutions to public safety answering points (PSAPs) to improve 911 call handling and emergency response coordination.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechWilmington, US
John Ramey(Manager)
Raspberry.ai provides a design and marketing platform where teams create custom branded assets using AI models trained on a company's unique aesthetic.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Rhoda.ai is an artificial intelligence company focused on engineering intelligence.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Jagdeep Singh(CEO, Co-founder)inEric Chan(Chief Scientist, Co-founder)inGordon Wetzstein(Scientific Advisor, Co-founder)inAndrew Wooten(Chief Product Officer, Co-founder)inChangan Chen(Chief Research Officer, Co-founder)in
Sema4.ai builds intelligent agents that use natural language processing to enable users to express and execute complex tasks, and deploys Actions to accelerate enterprise workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Rob Bearden(CEO)Ram Venkatesh(CTO)inPaul Codding(SVP of Product and Customer Experience)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does MVP Ventures invest at?
- MVP Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does MVP Ventures focus on?
- MVP Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MVP Ventures located?
- MVP Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does MVP Ventures lead rounds?
- MVP Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 39
Mayfield Fund is a venture capital firm publishing perspectives on artificial intelligence, focusing on what it calls the Collaborative Intelligence era where humans and AI work together.
DCVC (Data Collective) is a venture capital firm that backs founders building companies which apply technology to major challenges across areas such as energy, biotech, agriculture, and machine learning.
8VC is a technology investment firm that builds and invests in ambitious companies across sectors including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, enterprise, logistics, and defense.
Peak State Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in the future of work, PropTech, and digital healthcare.
GV (formerly Google Ventures) is a venture investment firm that backs founders across many industries, aiming to build long-term relationships and support companies across multiple stages and milestones.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and consumer companies; it notably led Twitter's Series B in 2008.
FundersClub is an online venture capital firm run by startup founders and VCs based in Silicon Valley, providing portfolio companies with software tools and a global network to support their growth.
Paradigm is a frontier technology investment firm that builds and invests in early-stage companies across crypto, AI, robotics, and other emerging technology areas.
AltaIR Capital is an international venture investment company.
Celesta Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech companies at the forefront of science and engineering.
Strawberry Creek Ventures is a private venture investing community for UC Berkeley alumni, part of Alumni Ventures, offering a diversified annual fund and deal-by-deal syndications that co-invest alongside leading VC firms.
8090 Industries is an investment firm that partners with established industrial companies to invest in and accelerate the next generation of category-leading industrial businesses.
▶27 more co-investors
Mindset VentureBrainstorm VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Alumni VenturesKleiner PerkinsFoundation CapitalAtomicoStreamlined VenturesUpHonest CapitalAccel-KKRDN CapitalArray Ventures Management LlcDell Technologies CapitalOperator CollectiveTenaya CapitalUnpopular VenturesG2 Venture PartnersIncisive VenturesBoltRebel FundProof GroupUnchained Capital, Inc.AlephParkway Venture CapitalWasabi VenturesTriplePoint CapitalAvanta Ventures
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