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Mantis VC

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2019

AUM

$225 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 27 June, 2026

Profile

Mantis VC is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, established in 2019. The firm is led by partners Alex Pall, Drew Taggart, Milan Koch, and Jeffrey Evans. They specialize in early-stage investments and are notable for their involvement in the technology sector, with a focus on helping startups secure major customers and execute rapid growth.

The firm targets early-stage startups with investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, primarily concentrating on sectors such as cybersecurity, AI, frontier tech, data and cloud infrastructure, and healthtech. Mantis VC manages $225 million across three existing funds, and is currently raising a fourth fund with a target of $100 million. They have invested in over 170 startups to date.

Notable portfolio companies include Pipe Technologies Inc. - fintech financing platform, Fellow Health - at-home fertility testing, Mythical Games - video game engine, and Journey Clinical - mental health therapy platforms. By leveraging their extensive network and expertise, Mantis VC supports the startups they invest in to achieve scalable growth and success.

Industry

Media and Entertainment Gaming Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Products AI Cybersecurity HealthTech Web3

Mantis VC Funds

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Fourth Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
AI
Cybersecurity
HealthTech
North America
$0-1 m
$100 M
June 2026

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FAQs about Mantis VC

Mantis VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Mantis VC is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Mantis VC was founded in 2019.
Mantis VC invests in companies and startups in Media and Entertainment, Gaming, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Products, AI, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, Web3.
Mantis VC invests in companies and startups in North America.
Mantis VC invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Mantis VC usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Mantis VC has around $225m assets under management.
Mantis VC last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-22
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