
Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP)
Description
Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) is a prominent venture capital firm based in New York, United States, specializing in providing investors access to late-stage, private technology companies. Operating as a principal investor and advisor, MVP primarily focuses on secondary market transactions, allowing clients to acquire shares in high-growth companies before their initial public offering (IPO) or a significant M&A event. This strategy positions MVP as a crucial player in the pre-IPO landscape, offering liquidity to early shareholders and providing unique investment opportunities for its limited partners.
The firm boasts a robust portfolio of over 100 investments in some of the world's most innovative and valuable private companies. Notable companies within their investment roster include industry giants such as SpaceX, Stripe, Epic Games, Klarna, Databricks, and Chime, among many others. MVP's investment thesis centers on identifying companies poised for significant future growth and a clear path to a liquidity event, leveraging their deep market insights and extensive network.
With assets under management exceeding $1.2 billion, Manhattan Venture Partners has the capital capacity to make substantial investments. While specific check sizes in the secondary market can vary widely depending on the available share blocks and the specific fund vehicle, MVP typically deploys capital ranging from a minimum of $5 million for significant positions up to $50 million or more for larger, strategic secondary purchases. This flexibility allows them to participate in a broad spectrum of late-stage opportunities.
MVP's unique "Tomorrow's IPOs Today™" approach underscores its commitment to identifying and investing in the next generation of public market leaders. Beyond capital deployment, the firm also acts as an advisor, guiding private companies through various stages of growth and towards successful exits. Their comprehensive approach makes them a one-stop solution for both investors seeking exposure to the private tech market and companies looking for strategic capital and guidance.
Investor Profile
Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) has backed more than 63 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Secondary Market, Series D, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Transportation, Mobile Apps.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Secondary Market (51%)
- Series D (10%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series F (6%)
- Series G (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Series B (2%)
- Series I (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- Sweden (5%)
- India (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Transportation
- Mobile Apps
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Marketplace
- Aerospace
- Analytics
- Ride Sharing
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