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Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP)

North America, New York, United States, New York

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) frequently co-invest with?

Next Play Capital
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 4
Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Raison Wealth
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 4
Employee Stock Option Fund
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 4
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
NightDragon
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
BlackRock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Fidelity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) often collaborate with?

Daniel Schryer
Asia, Bali, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
ZT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
TR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AZ
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
ML
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP)?

X (formerly Twitter)

Bastrop, Texas, United States

X is a social networking platform that allows its users to send and read microblogs.

Blogging PlatformsSocial MediaSocial NetworkWeb3
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
Epirus

Torrance, California, United States

Epirus builds directed energy and power management systems to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingMilitarySoftware
Series DMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000,000
xAI

Burlingame, California, United States

XAI is an AI company that develops a platform to accelerate human scientific discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Series CNov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000,000
Vinted

London, England, United Kingdom

Vinted is an online marketplace and community for second hand clothes.

E-CommerceFashionMarketplace
Secondary MarketOct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $368,005,195
Platform Science

San Diego, California, United States

Platform Science provides telematics and fleet management solutions to enhance operations and driver experiences.

ComplianceFleet ManagementInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftwareTransportation
Series DApr 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
RapidSOS

New York, New York, United States

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that connects devices, apps, and sensors for safety agents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsPublic Safety
Series CMar 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Figure

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Figure Robotics is an AI robotics company that is building a multi-purpose humanoid form robot.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRobotics
Series BFeb 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $675,000,000
IPSecure

Novato, California, United States

IPSecure is an IT services company that provides brand protection, sales growth, data analytics, and business monitoring services.

AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySales
SeedFeb 14, 2024
BlueVoyant

New York, New York, United States

BlueVoyant provides advanced threat intelligence, managed security services, and cybersecurity consulting to businesses and organizations.

Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
Series ENov 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $140,000,000
HawkEye 360

Herndon, Virginia, United States

HawkEye 360 is a data analytics company that develops space-based radio frequency mapping.

AerospaceAnalyticsWireless
Series DJul 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $58,000,000