Maven Ventures

Maven Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in technical founders building consumer software startups.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States Est. 2013
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Maven Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on investing in technical founders who are building consumer software startups with the potential to improve millions of lives. They maintain a highly concentrated investment strategy, typically making 6 to 8 new investments each year, providing seed funding and strategic guidance. Maven Ventures' investment areas include consumer AI, digital health, climate, fintech, and family tech. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, with notable portfolio companies like Zoom and Cruise.

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Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Funds · 1

  • 4 — $60M Apr 2024

Q&A

What is Maven Ventures' primary investment focus?
Maven Ventures, based in Palo Alto, CA, primarily backs founders building consumer software startups.
When was Maven Ventures founded?
Maven Ventures was founded in 2013.
Who are the founding managing partners at Maven Ventures?
Jim Scheinman is the Founding Managing Partner at Maven Ventures.
What is Maven Ventures' most recent fund?
Maven Ventures closed Fund 4 in April 2024, raising $60M.
Can you name some of Maven Ventures' portfolio companies?
Maven Ventures' portfolio includes Hello Heart, which focuses on heart health management, and Ottopia, which develops teleoperation software for connected vehicles.
What investment stages does Maven Ventures typically participate in?
Maven Ventures invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round.
In which sectors has Maven Ventures shown investment concentration?
Maven Ventures has shown concentration in Health Tech & Life Sciences and Automotive & Mobility Technologies sectors.
What was a recent investment by Maven Ventures in the Health Tech sector?
Maven Ventures invested in Nest Health, a genomics software solution for health systems, during its Seed round, which raised $8.5M.
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