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Mustang Ventures

Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai

Description

Mustang Ventures is a China-focused venture firm investing in early-stage companies that leverage China's large pool of intellectual talent.

Investor Profile

Mustang Ventures has backed more than 11 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Network Hardware.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (36%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series E (9%)

Country Focus

  • United States (82%)
  • China (18%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications
  • Network Hardware
  • Optical Communication
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Finance
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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 Mustang Ventures frequently co-invest with?

OC
North America, Maryland, United States, Columbia
Co-Investments: 1
AI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
The Grosvenor Funds
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
U.S. Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Kinetic Ventures
North America, Maryland, United States, Chevy Chase
Co-Investments: 1
Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 1
CIBC
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2
Boulder Ventures
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Mustang Ventures often collaborate with?

MC
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mustang Ventures?

Profex

Zhongxin, Shanghai, China

Profex is an international dermatology company, distributing dermatological drugs to Chinese dermatologists, patients and consumers.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsPharmaceutical
Series AAug 28, 2008
Amount Raised: $15,500,000
Touchmedia

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Touchmedia is a Chinese company that offers advertising, experience based marketing, and tech-related services.

AdvertisingMarketingTaxi Service
Series BMar 27, 2008
Amount Raised: $14,200,000
LEAD Therapeutics

San Bruno, California, United States

LEAD Therapeutics is a drug discovery company developing small molecule IND candidates for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series ANov 5, 2007
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Vermont Teddy Bear

Shelburne, Vermont, United States

Vermont Teddy Bear provides perfect gift for any occasion.

E-CommerceGiftShopping
Series UnknownOct 1, 2005
Clustra Systems

Oakland, California, United States

Always-on database technology

ComputerDatabaseInformation Technology
Series BApr 25, 2001
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
PacketVideo

San Diego, California, United States

PacketVideo produces software for wireless multimedia that includes the display of video on mobile handsets.

SoftwareVideoWireless
Series EMar 12, 2001
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
CODEON

Columbia, Maryland, United States

CODEON Corporation designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry.

ManufacturingNetwork HardwareOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
Series DFeb 6, 2001
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Network Photonics

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Network Photonics develops transport networks designed for metropolitan-area service providers.

Communication HardwareManufacturingNetwork Hardware
Series BOct 23, 2000
Amount Raised: $106,500,000
Agility Communications

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Agility Communications provides laser solutions such as tunable transponder and laser for the optical network.

LaserManufacturingOptical Communication
Series BOct 11, 2000
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Chiaro Networks

Richardson, Texas, United States

Chiaro Networks engages in the design, manufacture, and delivery of Internet protocol/multi protocol label switching.

InternetManufacturingTelecommunications
Series CSep 25, 2000
Amount Raised: $100,000,000