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Manta Ray Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Manta Ray Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that specializes in providing flexible and patient capital to early-stage deep technology companies. Established with a clear vision to support groundbreaking innovations, the firm focuses on leveraging its extensive network, resources, and time to foster the growth of its portfolio companies. Their investment philosophy underscores a long-term commitment, recognizing that the development of complex deep tech solutions often requires sustained support beyond traditional venture timelines.

The firm primarily targets companies operating at the Seed to Series A stages, seeking out ventures that are developing disruptive technologies with significant intellectual property and global market potential. Manta Ray Ventures' sector focus is broad yet strategic, encompassing areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, biotechnology, and fintech. They are particularly interested in founders who are tackling challenging scientific and engineering problems with scalable solutions, aiming to back the next generation of industry leaders.

Manta Ray Ventures differentiates itself through its hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on partnership. Beyond capital deployment, they actively engage with their portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and invaluable access to their global network of industry leaders, corporate partners, and scientific advisors. This comprehensive support system is designed to accelerate product development, market entry, and international expansion. With a substantial fund, for instance, having raised a fund in the range of $150 million, Manta Ray Ventures demonstrates its capacity for significant investment. Their portfolio includes over 25 companies, reflecting their active participation in the deep tech ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Manta Ray Ventures has backed more than 77 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Poland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (31%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series B (16%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)
  • Series D (1%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Grant (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (44%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • Poland (13%)
  • Germany (12%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • India (4%)
  • Austria (3%)
  • France (1%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Marketplace
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Manta Ray Ventures frequently co-invest with?

BACKED VC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Emerald Technology Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
DN Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 4
Bits x Bites
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 3
Kindred Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Tyson Ventures
North America, Arkansas, United States, Springdale
Co-Investments: 3
Runa Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 4
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Manta Ray Ventures often collaborate with?

TD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
ZC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
BD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
AC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
KH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
CP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Manta Ray Ventures?

Kadence

San Francisco, California, United States

Kadence is the world’s #1 workplace operations platform for people and spaces.

Enterprise SoftwareFacility ManagementHuman ResourcesOffice AdministrationScheduling
Series AJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Aqtual

Hayward, California, United States

Aqtual is a biotechnology diagnostics platform that provides healthcare solutions, novel technology, and biochemistry for chronic disease.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningWellness
Series BJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Infinitopes

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Infinitopes is developer of vaccines for the treatment of cancer.

Biotechnology
SeedApr 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,985,813
Sitehop

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sitehop develops cutting-edge networking and cyber-security solutions.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedFeb 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,330,628
Aqtual

Hayward, California, United States

Aqtual is a biotechnology diagnostics platform that provides healthcare solutions, novel technology and biochemistry for chronic disease.

BiotechnologyMachine LearningWellness
Series AOct 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Ossium Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Ossium Health builds a bone marrow bank to treat blood cancers.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Series CJul 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $52,000,000
Bluu Seafood

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Bluu Seafood Provides Sea Food Manufacturing Services.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingService IndustrySupply Chain Management
Series AJun 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,464,408
Astranis

San Francisco, California, United States

Astranis is a space startup that builds small and low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide internet access in remote regions.

AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Series UnknownApr 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
HelloSelf

London, England, United Kingdom

HelloSelf is a health and wellness platform that provides its users with digital access to therapists.

Health CarePersonal HealthWellness
Series BMar 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Freedom Biosciences

San Francisco, California, United States

Freedom Biosciences is a biotechnology platform developing next-generation psychedelic therapeutics.

BiotechnologyTherapeutics
Series UnknownFeb 14, 2023