MENLO VENTURES
MENLO VENTURES is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US and global writing $100K–$40M checks into AI, Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, Security, developer-tools-infrastructure, internet, life-sciences, robotics, hardware, supply-chain and automation.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, Security, developer-tools-infrastructure, internet, life-sciences, robotics, hardware, supply-chain, automation
- Check size
- $100K–$40M
- Invests in
- US-wide, global
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1976
- Assets under management
- $6.8B+
- Website
- menlovc.com
Thesis
Their investment thesis centers on exceptional founding teams with visionary ideas, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as a generational engine for value creation. They employ a founder-first approach, providing capital alongside deep operational expertise and guidance, often taking a lead investor role and board seats. Menlo Ventures invests across multiple stages, from pre-seed to growth equity, with a primary geographic focus on the United States, though they selectively consider global opportunities. Their focus sectors include AI/ML, Enterprise Software (SaaS, Developer Tools & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity), Consumer Technology and Internet, Fintech, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Marketplaces, Robotics and Hardware, and Supply Chain and Automation. Typical check sizes range from $100,000 to $40 million, depending on the fund and stage. They manage multiple specialized funds, including the Anthology Fund for AI startups and the Inception Fund for early-stage ventures.
Common questions
Does MENLO VENTURES invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. MENLO VENTURES lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does MENLO VENTURES write?
MENLO VENTURES writes $100K–$40M checks.
Where does MENLO VENTURES invest?
MENLO VENTURES invests in the US and global.