Mantella Venture Partners

Mantella Venture Partners is an early-stage venture firm that invests in entrepreneurs building mobile and internet software businesses. It says more than half of its investments were incorporated in its own office, which shows how early it comes in.

Products and services

• Early investment: puts in money at the start of a company, with reserves held back for later rounds.
• Product development help: works on the product alongside the founders.
• Business development and marketing: helps with commercial growth and financing.
• Team building: supports hiring and team development after the investment.
• Co-investing: invests alone or next to other venture funds and angel investors.

Who it serves

The firm targets software founders in fast-growing markets. The partners are entrepreneurs themselves. It runs a lean operation and prefers to hear about founders through a referral from someone who knows the team.

Key facts

• Sector: Mobile and internet software
• Stage: Early stage
• Deal sourcing: Introductions from people who know the team