MVP Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingMenlo Park · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
MVP Ventures targets early-stage founders pursuing meaningful technical innovations in software and hardware that address significant problems in large markets. The firm emphasizes providing substantial post-investment support through a dedicated team focused on go-to-market acceleration, talent acquisition, and accessing follow-on capital.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
Brazilian-born professional who grew up in the US and is passionate about connecting talented entrepreneurs and building teams. She values humility, hard work, and intellectual curiosity as core components of success, and joined MVP for the collaborative and respectful team environment.
Investment professional based in London who focuses on supporting visionary founders and believes in servant leadership. Founded the Auckland Microfinance Initiative over a decade ago and is passionate about helping founders build world-changing teams through daily learning and meaningful partnerships.
What they invest in
from 42 of 78 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×29Enterprise Software ×13SaaS ×12Deep Tech ×10Data & Infrastructure ×6Developer Tools ×6Hardware ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5
HQs:United States×17
Investments · showing 60 of 78
founders shown can be your intro pathExowatt 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. The company manufactures its systems in the United States.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardware
AIM develops autonomous technology for earthworks and mining operations, combining robotics and AI built by engineers from Waymo, SpaceX, Google, and Tesla. The company builds autonomous products for heavy industry and mining sites.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Adam Sadilek(CEO)
Altitude provides a clinician-level execution platform that augments primary care providers' capabilities for managing chronic conditions using AI-native technology. The platform helps generalist clinicians deliver specialist-level care at scale, improving patient outcomes and care team efficiency.
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. The company uses urban farmland to produce vegetables, herbs, and microgreens year-round with minimal distribution, connecting community farmers directly to nearby consumers.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodArlington, US
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
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. The platform serves semiconductor designers and chip manufacturers seeking to accelerate the design of advanced analog circuits.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Kenny Young
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. The platform helps companies strengthen employer branding and support employee wellness across diverse workforce needs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Jaclyn Chen(Founder)inMark Fischer(Founder)inKabir Soorya(Founder)in
BrewBird manufactures single-serve coffee brewers that use whole-bean pods designed for office environments, partnering with specialty roasters like Equator and Sightglass. The company produces fully compostable pods and delivers café-quality coffee through a patented pour-over brewing method.
Circular EconomyFoodTechHardwareBay Area, US
Dataminr provides AI-powered real-time event detection by synthesizing text, images, video, audio, and sensor signals across public data sources. The platform serves large enterprises, government agencies, and international governments for threat detection and operational intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechImpact & Social Good
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. The platform trains on a VC's own content and investment thesis to provide personalized feedback to founders and manage deal flow 24/7.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
<UNKNOWN>Keith Rabois(Investor/Venture Capitalist)
Ethos Systems develops AI-driven training platforms that deliver personalized, role-specific learning content for defense and enterprise customers. The platform uses advanced algorithms and automated content authoring to optimize workforce readiness and connect training outcomes to operational performance metrics.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise Software
Flock Homes is a real estate investment platform that provides individual investors access to professionally managed residential rental properties across multiple U.S. markets. The company pools capital into diversified portfolios of single-family homes and smaller multifamily buildings, targeting stable income and long-term appreciation.
FintechPropTech
Ari
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 WorkSaaS
Frore Systems develops active cooling chips (AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro) for consumer devices that remove heat silently while improving processor performance. The technology enables manufacturers to create faster, quieter, thinner, and lighter devices while maintaining dust-proof operation.
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. The company serves industrial facilities that need to inspect large equipment and infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)inJake
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. The platform serves venture teams seeking to discover and fund startups more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
MaxAustin
Joy provides customizable wedding websites and planning tools for couples organizing their weddings. The platform combines personalized website design with organizational features to streamline the wedding planning process for couples and their guests.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Vishal Joshi(Founder/CEO)inDorian Bach(Founder)inDorianKaiwalya
LayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems. The company also develops Zero, a heterogeneous blockchain designed to scale to 2M TPS and improve performance as the network grows.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Magic provides managed virtual assistant teams for executives and growing businesses, handling administrative tasks like calendar management, email, travel planning, and operational coordination. The service delivers a dedicated team of remote assistants configured to specific workflows, with managed payroll, training, and auto-replacement.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSWashington, US
Mike Chen(Founder)inAaron Kemmer(Founder)inDavid Merriman(Founder)inNic Novak(Founder)in
Mintlify provides self-updating documentation and knowledge infrastructure for startups, enterprises, and AI agents. The platform enables teams to maintain, organize, and control access to knowledge while integrating with existing systems and agent workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Nace provides AI-powered verification and automation for financial processes, including audit, accounting, compliance, and deal due diligence. The platform serves finance teams, accountants, and compliance professionals by processing large datasets to generate standardized reports and automate manual workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Odyssey is an AI lab developing general world models trained on multimodal observations of the physical world. The company builds foundational AI systems including Odyssey-2, Starchild-1, and Agora-1 for advancing physical simulation and multi-agent interaction.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Jeff Hawke(CTO)
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. The platform operates 24/7 with built-in security and compliance features.
Fintech
Prenda provides a learning model and operational support for adults to start and run microschools serving K-8 students. The platform combines customized curriculum, goal-setting frameworks, and community structures designed to help students develop intrinsic motivation and pursue their interests.
EdTechMesa, US
Kelly Smith(Founder)inUnknown founder mentioned in 'Our Story'
Prepared provides emergency response software solutions to public safety answering points (PSAPs) to improve 911 call handling and emergency response coordination.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Raspberry.ai provides a design and marketing platform where teams create custom branded assets using AI models trained on a company's unique aesthetic. The platform unifies design, product, and marketing teams with secure, private infrastructure for enterprise customers.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Rhoda.ai is an artificial intelligence company focused on engineering intelligence. The company develops AI and machine learning solutions, with particular emphasis on research and scientific applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Jagdeep Singh(CEO, Co-founder)Eric Chan(Chief Scientist, Co-founder)Gordon Wetzstein(Scientific Advisor, Co-founder)Andrew Wooten(Chief Product Officer, Co-founder)
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. The platform provides an open-source framework for developers and engineers to manage human-AI collaboration through a central control interface.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Rob Bearden(CEO)Ram Venkatesh(CTO)Paul Codding(SVP of Product and Customer Experience)
SketchPro is an AI assistant that integrates directly into Autodesk Revit to automate construction documentation tasks for architects and engineering firms. The tool generates dimensioned floor plans, tagged elements, and standardized sheets while enforcing firm-specific standards and reducing repetitive work by approximately 10x.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper Tools
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 Hardware, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MVP Ventures located?
- MVP Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
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