Emergent Ventures
Arlington, Virginiamercatus.org
Overview
Emergent Ventures is a fellowship and grant program run by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Launched in 2018 and administered by economist Tyler Cowen, the program supports individuals and projects with highly scalable, "zero to one" ideas for improving society. It seeks to fund high-risk, high-reward "moonshots" that advance prosperity, opportunity, and well-being, and supports both non-profit and for-profit ventures. The program was initiated with a grant from the Thiel Foundation.
Portfolio Companies
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Website
mercatus.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deveillance | May 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Olden Labs | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Prezent | Oct 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| BQP | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Lena Health | Apr 2025 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
