Mendoza Ventures
Overview
Mendoza Ventures is a VC fund that invests in technology companies where there is an opportunity for innovation, modernization, and disruption. These sectors include financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and investing in dual-use companies. The firm invests in AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech with diversity playing an important role in their investment decisions—90% of their portfolio consists of startups led by immigrants, people of color, and women .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Auto | May 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| FiVerity | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Canvas GFX | Jan 2023 | Series A Extension | Lead |
| Daylight | Nov 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Daylight | Nov 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Adrian Mendoza
Founder and General Partner
Senofer Mendoza
Founder and General Partner
Adam Kerr
Senior Partner
Christopher Alemán
Venture Partner
Eldo Korita
Venture Partner
John Kojiro Moriwaka
Venture Partner
Mohammed Kamal
Venture Partner
Angiras Koorapaty
Investor
Dawit Kassa
Venture Capital Fellowship Program
Nikholas Patrick Romain
Venture Capital Fellow
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.