Mendoza Ventures

Mendoza Ventures invests in AI, Cybersecurity, and Fintech companies within the financial services, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. The firm targets early-stage, seed-, and growth-stage startups, with particular focus on companies founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs and diverse management teams.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Cybersecurity, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

Mendoza Ventures invests in technology companies where there is an opportunity for modernization, innovation, and disruption. Founded by Adrian and Senofer Mendoza after a successful technology exit, the firm takes a hands-on approach beyond the traditional VC model. As stated in Forbes coverage, they intentionally move beyond ‘the traditional VC experience of, “Here’s your check and please go and multiply it and I’ll see you at the board meeting— and please try to look profitable by then.”’ Instead, they partner actively with founders and startup CEOs to expand their reach and impact, with particular emphasis on backing diverse entrepreneurs.

What Sets Them Apart

Domain Experts First: Direct domain and industry expertise in AI, CyberSecurity, and Fintech
Small Targeted Portfolio: Limits portfolio to 12-15 companies to dedicate significant time to each company's success
Hands-on Investor: Meet weekly with portfolio companies to help activate investor resources, from co-investor sourcing to culture building
Diversity Focus: Explicitly seek founders regardless of gender, age, or location; co-founded by female GP Senofer Mendoza
Policy & Ecosystem Leadership: Senofer Mendoza serves on national advisory committees and testified before U.S. House of Representatives on SBA innovation programs
Active LP Collaboration: Philosophy that 'LPs become participants' rather than passive investors, driving collaboration between institutional investors and portfolio companies
Impact Mission: Created Mendoza Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to closing the wealth gap