Mantis VC
Overview
Mantis VC is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, that invests in early-stage (Seed and Series A) technology-enabled startups across various sectors including AI, fintech, SaaS, and cybersecurity.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory AI | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Popmenu | Oct 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cloaked | Mar 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Mantis VC based?
Mantis VC is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, United States.
When was Mantis VC founded?
Mantis VC was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Mantis VC have?
Mantis VC has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Mantis VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Factory AI, Popmenu, Cloaked.
What was Mantis VC's most recent investment shown here?
Mantis VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Factory AI in 2025.
What sectors does Mantis VC focus on?
Mantis VC focuses on Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Mantis VC focus on?
Mantis VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Mantis VC's AUM?
Mantis VC's assets under management are estimated between $225.0M and $225.0M.