Prelude Ventures

Prelude stands as the early-stage investment division of Mercato Partners, based in Utah. Prelude is committed to forging strong partnerships and amplifying the ambitions of visionary founders

Venture Capital Active North America
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$7.1M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

About

Prelude stands as the early-stage investment division of Mercato Partners, based in Utah. Prelude is committed to forging strong partnerships and amplifying the ambitions of visionary founders

Portfolio · 1

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software1

Q&A

What is Prelude Ventures' primary focus as an investment division?
Prelude Ventures operates as the early-stage investment division of Mercato Partners, based in Utah. Their commitment is to build strong partnerships and support the ambitions of visionary founders.
Has Prelude Ventures had any notable exits recently?
Yes, Prelude Ventures saw an exit in February 2025 with the acquisition of PerfectScale by DoIt. PerfectScale, founded in 2021, specializes in Kubernetes Optimization and Governance.
Which sectors does Prelude Ventures primarily invest in?
According to startupim data, Prelude Ventures has shown a focus on the Business Software sector, with their sole recorded portfolio company and exit falling within this category.
What is the most recent investment activity recorded for Prelude Ventures?
Prelude Ventures made an investment in September 2023, which is their most recent recorded investment round.
Can you name a key company in Prelude Ventures' portfolio?
A key company in Prelude Ventures' portfolio is PerfectScale, which was founded in 2021 and focuses on simplified Kubernetes Optimization and Governance. It was acquired in February 2025.