Mantis VC is an early stage technology investment firm supporting the most innovative companies across enterprise software, AI / ML, cloud and data infrastructure, health-tech, cybersecurity, gaming and other emerging technologies.

Principal

Informed Ventures is an arm of GSR Ventures ($3B+ AUM) focused on early-stage transformative companies for GSR Ventures in the United States. 

Informed Ventures invests in founders and startups who are dedicated to building products and services that drive change and redefine markets. Its team of physicians, entrepreneurs, and engineers apply their deep industry knowledge to help founders scale companies and deliver long-term growth and success. 

The firm invests in high-impact companies in digital health, SaaS, and consumer products and services, including vertical applications of AI. 

Partner

Republic is a financial technology company that specializes in investment-related services in the private markets, which include a retail investment platform, a blockchain advisory service, and a private capital division. Republic has deployed over $2.6 billion in investments, supported over 2,000 ventures, with a community of over 2.5M users across 150 countries. 

Republic Ventures (formerly known as Republic Capital) is Republic’s VC arm, and provides private access to pre-seed to series A investment opportunities to our network of accredited investors, family offices and institutional investors.

Dell Technologies Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Dell Technologies, based in Palo Alto, California. Established in 2012, it focuses on early-stage investments in startups that are developing innovative technology solutions. By 2017, the firm had built a portfolio of over 70 companies, emphasizing market fit analysis, pricing strategy, and operational guidance alongside financial support.

As part of Dell Technologies, the venture arm leverages the parent company's expertise in enterprise technology and global infrastructure. It targets startups in areas such as enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Dell Technologies Capital provides its portfolio companies with access to a broad customer base, technical resources, and industry partnerships, helping them refine their market strategies and scale operations effectively.

Faros AI focuses on AI-driven software engineering intelligence and operational data platforms. The company aims to empower engineering organizations by providing actionable insights that enhance productivity, quality, and strategic decision-making. Their vision is to help every company become a world-class software organization.

Faros AI has raised $36 million in funding and operates at the Series A stage, showcasing strong financial health and market potential. 

CTO & Co-Founder

Antler is the investor backing the world's most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. Founded on the belief that people innovating is the key to building a better future, we partner with people across six continents to launch and scale high-potential startups that address meaningful opportunities and challenges. Knowing that exceptional founders can come from anywhere with any background, we have offices in 25 cities, including Austin, New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Bangalore, Jakarta, Portugal, Singapore, Seoul, Spain, Tokyo, and Sydney. Our global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. Fueled by a personal passion that goes beyond traditional investing, we have helped create and invested in more than 850 startups across a wide range of industries and technologies, with the goal of backing more than 6,000 by 2030.

WestBridge Capital is a private equity and investment firm based in the US, focused on supporting entrepreneurs and companies in the United States and India. Established over twenty years ago, the firm manages approximately $7.3 billion in assets and specializes in providing patient, purpose-driven capital from early-stage investments to IPOs. WestBridge typically invests between $10 million and $500 million, with a commitment to long-term partnerships that can last from 5 to 25 years.

Tidemark is a growth equity firm focused on supporting emerging category leaders across various sectors. They typically invest between $20 million and $150 million in companies poised for significant growth. Their portfolio spans several industries, including software, SaaS, legal tech, fintech, and more.

Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With their collective intelligence, they shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values.

Morrison Foerster

Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. We help our customers take care of their teams, streamline their operations, and navigate the complex aspects of managing a workforce with confidence.

Justworks

Thoropass is the only solution that brings compliance automation and security audits under one roof. Whether it's SOC 2, ISO, or HIPAA, Thoropass gets you from zero to certified with less effort, less delay, and none of the chaos.


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Private Founders Breakfast Series

Who attends?

Founders who have $500K+ in Revenue or Funding

Investors of $100M+ AUM funds

Where do these events take place?

Private rooms at fine dining spots, including Michelin guide restaurants

What can I expect?

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Gaurav Bhogale

David Yin

Chris DN

Elana Lian

Matthew Tovbin

Rio Hodges

Kunal Phalak

Rocky Gowni

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