Mendoza Ventures
Seed to Growth venture capital firm · Boston
Mendoza Ventures is a Seed to Growth venture capital firm based in Boston that typically writes $25K–$250K checks in AI, Fintech and Cybersecurity. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Mendoza Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Mendoza Ventures include Adam Kerr (Senior Partner) and Adrian Mendoza (General Partner / Founder).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Typical check
- $25K–$250K
- Stages
- Seed–Growth
- Headquarters
- Boston
Overview
Mendoza Ventures at a glance
- Stage
- Seed, Early-Stage, Growth
- Check size
- $25K–$250K
- Sectors
- AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity
- Headquarters
- Boston
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
- Website
- mendoza-ventures.com
Investment thesis
Invests in technology companies in financial services, insurance, and manufacturing where there is opportunity for modernization, innovation, and disruption, with focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech.
Stated on mendoza-ventures.comWEBSITE
What sets Mendoza Ventures apart
- Hands-on weekly engagement with 12-15 portfolio companies
- Domain expertise in AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity
- Founders' policy influence (CHIPS Act Tech Hubs, White House advisory)
- Diversity and social impact focus (Mendoza Impact 501c3)
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 2
Backed: Wabbi, Listo
Partners
6 partners at Mendoza Ventures
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FAQ
Questions about Mendoza Ventures
What does Mendoza Ventures invest in?
Mendoza Ventures is a Seed, Early-Stage, Growth stage AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity investor, typically writing $25K – $250K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Invests in technology companies in financial services, insurance, and manufacturing where there is opportunity for modernization, innovation, and disruption, with focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech.
What check size does Mendoza Ventures write?
Mendoza Ventures typically writes $25K – $250K checks at the Seed, Early-Stage, Growth stage in AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity.
What makes Mendoza Ventures different from other funds?
Mendoza Ventures stands out on 4 points: Hands-on weekly engagement with 12-15 portfolio companies; Domain expertise in AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity; Founders' policy influence (CHIPS Act Tech Hubs, White House advisory); Diversity and social impact focus (Mendoza Impact 501c3).
What other funds are similar to Mendoza Ventures?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Bessemer Venture Partners (Seed), Khosla Ventures (Seed), Storm Ventures.
How do I reach Mendoza Ventures?
Mendoza Ventures accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required. Mendoza Ventures publishes an application route at https://mendoza-ventures.com/contact/.
Sources
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