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Monitor Ventures

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Monitor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of commercializing disruptive technologies. The firm primarily focuses on deep tech and frontier tech sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, and biotechnology. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with strong intellectual property, significant market potential, and visionary founding teams capable of executing ambitious plans.

The firm's investment strategy is concentrated on Seed and Series A rounds, where they aim to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support. Monitor Ventures prides itself on a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's extensive experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and finance to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of scaling and market penetration. They seek to build long-term relationships with founders, acting as true partners in their journey from concept to market leader.

Monitor Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2,500,000, often participating in larger syndicated rounds alongside other prominent investors. Since its inception, the firm has demonstrated a robust investment pace, having backed over 25 companies across its target sectors. This consistent activity underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of technology leaders from the vibrant Southern California tech ecosystem and beyond.

Investor Profile

Monitor Ventures has backed more than 33 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, Enterprise Software.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (21%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series E (12%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Series G (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Enterprise Software
  • Saas
  • Biotechnology
  • Clean Energy
  • Life Science
  • Advertising
  • Communications Infrastructure
  • Wireless
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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 Monitor Ventures frequently co-invest with?

D. E. Shaw & Co.
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
ONSET Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Cardinal Venture Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Evercore Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
OVP Venture Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 5
Clearstone Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 5
BlueStream Ventures
North America, Minnesota, United States, Stillwater
Co-Investments: 5
BrainHeart Capital
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 3
NeoCarta Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Monitor Ventures often collaborate with?

KR
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Shared Deals: 1
JE
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
E. William Radany
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Monitor Ventures?

Guild

Denver, Colorado, United States

Guild is a learning platform that offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults.

Career PlanningEdTechEducation
Series ASep 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Workday Adaptive Planning

Pleasanton, California, United States

Workday Adaptive Planning is a software company that offers cloud-based planning software solutions for business planning.

Business IntelligenceCloud ComputingData VisualizationEnterpriseEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Enterprise SoftwareFinanceSaaSSoftware
Series GJun 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Verdezyne

Carlsbad, California, United States

Verdezyne is an industrial biotechnology company using biological algorithms to produce chemicals from renewable non-food sources. 

BiotechnologyClean EnergyLife Science
Series UnknownMar 28, 2014
Amount Raised: $48,000,000
Workday Adaptive Planning

Pleasanton, California, United States

Workday Adaptive Planning is a software company that offers cloud-based planning software solutions for business planning.

Business IntelligenceCloud ComputingData VisualizationEnterpriseEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Enterprise SoftwareFinanceSaaSSoftware
Series FMay 21, 2013
Amount Raised: $45,900,000
HydroPoint Data Systems

Petaluma, California, United States

HydroPoint Data Systems develops various irrigation system controllers for residential and commercial landscape applications.

Big DataCleanTechInternet of ThingsSmart BuildingSoftwareWater
Series UnknownDec 14, 2012
Amount Raised: $750,000
Workday Adaptive Planning

Pleasanton, California, United States

Workday Adaptive Planning is a software company that offers cloud-based planning software solutions for business planning.

Business IntelligenceCloud ComputingData VisualizationEnterpriseEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Enterprise SoftwareFinanceSaaSSoftware
Series EMar 14, 2012
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Verdezyne

Carlsbad, California, United States

Verdezyne is an industrial biotechnology company using biological algorithms to produce chemicals from renewable non-food sources. 

BiotechnologyClean EnergyLife Science
Series UnknownMay 10, 2011
Verdezyne

Carlsbad, California, United States

Verdezyne is an industrial biotechnology company using biological algorithms to produce chemicals from renewable non-food sources. 

BiotechnologyClean EnergyLife Science
Series UnknownFeb 11, 2010
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
MediaPlatform

North Hollywood, California, United States

MediaPlatform is an enterprise video platform and live streaming solution for internal communications and training across all industries.

Enterprise SoftwareMobileSoftwareVideoVideo Streaming
Series BFeb 9, 2010
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Verdezyne

Carlsbad, California, United States

Verdezyne is an industrial biotechnology company using biological algorithms to produce chemicals from renewable non-food sources. 

BiotechnologyClean EnergyLife Science
Series UnknownNov 2, 2009
Amount Raised: $3,000,000