Mana Ventures

Mana Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and located in South San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies, specifically from seed to series-C funding rounds, primarily within the software and technology sectors. Mana Ventures aims to support businesses that are innovating and disrupting traditional industries, contributing to the advancement of frontier technologies.

Kevin Newburg

Investor

Morgan Schwanke

Co-Founder and General Partner

31 past transactions

Abstract

Funding Round in 2022
Increasing Government Transparency

VerImmune

Seed Round in 2022
VerImmune, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is an immuno-oncology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies through a unique approach called Anti-tumor Immune Redirection. The company employs proprietary virus-inspired particles, known as Anti-tumor Immune Redirection Virus-inspired Particles (AIR-ViPs), which harness pre-existing immune memory from past infections or childhood vaccinations to target tumors. This strategy aims to offer a new treatment option for patients with limited alternatives or those who have developed resistance to conventional cancer therapies. VerImmune's technology seeks to deliver low toxicity and sustainable benefits across a wide array of cancers, potentially reshaping the treatment landscape for difficult-to-treat cases.

Adwisely

Seed Round in 2022
Our mission is to make digital advertising easy and efficient. In our vision, human involvement in ads creation and optimization should be minimized. To get the maximum possible returns on advertising investments, people must focus on improving the product/service quality - the ads can be fully automated by software.

Swing Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Swing Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative digital therapeutics aimed at helping individuals with chronic conditions. The company collaborates with leading researchers to create evidence-based treatments that enhance patient empowerment and control over their health. By offering novel prescription digital therapeutics, Swing supports patients in managing their illnesses more effectively, ultimately fostering improved health outcomes and promoting a more vibrant quality of life.

Pack Digital

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a frontend platform intended to build a modern, high-performing, and scalable storefront that can be easily used. The company's platform has an end-to-end infrastructure that helps create and control different customer experiences in a low-code environment while integrating with existing backend commerce tools, enabling merchants to build better eCommerce experiences for users.

Metadata

Series B in 2022
Metadata, Inc. operates a demand generation platform tailored for B2B enterprises, focusing on inbound marketing and customer acquisition. The platform automates essential marketing tasks, allowing users to efficiently scale their demand generation efforts. It offers features such as campaign amplification, detailed profile information for incoming signups, and the auto-generation of buyer personas. Users can segment prospects by various criteria, including industry and technology stack, and monitor new signups to enhance their sales pipeline. By leveraging machine learning and a proprietary identity graph, Metadata streamlines marketing processes and aligns them with revenue objectives, helping businesses convert target accounts into customers more effectively than traditional methods. Incorporated in 2015, Metadata is based in San Francisco, California, and is utilized by numerous innovative B2B marketers to optimize their marketing strategies.

Sanzo

Series A in 2022
Sanzo is a New York-based company founded in 2018 by Sandro Roco, specializing in the production of fruit-flavored sparkling water that features real fruit and contains no added sugars. The brand offers a selection of low-calorie beverages, including lychee, alphonso mango, and calamansi, all of which are crafted to provide an authentic flavor experience. Each 12 oz serving contains fewer than 20 calories and 5g of sugar, derived solely from the natural fruit ingredients. Sanzo's products are available through retail partnerships with vendors such as Whole Foods and PopUp Grocer, positioning the brand as a direct-to-consumer option for those seeking refreshing and quality drinks without preservatives.

Gemist

Seed Round in 2022
Gemist, Inc. is a jewelry company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in designing and manufacturing customizable rings and other jewelry products. The company offers an innovative online platform that allows consumers to create personalized jewelry and accessories. A key feature of Gemist's service is its "Try-and-Buy" experience, which enables customers to receive free replicas of their designs before making a final purchase decision. Founded in 2018 and previously known as Madeline's Rings Co., Gemist aims to engage millennials by providing a seamless and interactive jewelry buying experience through its technology-driven platform. The company focuses on enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction while facilitating the design and selection of unique jewelry pieces.

Simulon

Seed Round in 2022
Beamm democratises CGI (computer generated imagery) and VFX (visual effects), giving millions of independent content creators the ability the ability to create high quality, photorealistic, VFX for their projects in moments, at low cost and with technical ease At its core, beamm is a video production app. The app and its proprietary algorithm allow users to quickly and easily place their choice of 3D objects into their videos, live or pre-shot, while the app performs all the necessary calculations in the background that produce physically accurate results, so the 3D objects appear to be truly in the scene.

Limbix

Series A in 2021
Virtual is a developer of prescription digital therapeutics platform intended to help mental health treatment. The company's tool adheres to strict compliance with FDA quality management standards and also is put through rigorous research trials and in certain cases is paired with existing pharmacological treatments, as well as uses virtual reality to administer VR exposure therapy, assign CBT assessments or exercises and track patient progress, enabling patients to overcome anxiety, phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder easily.

Antiva Biosciences

Series D in 2021
Antiva Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, localized therapeutics for the treatment of diseases caused by HPV infection. The company was founded as Hera Therapeutics in 2012 by Dr. Karl Hostetler at The University of California San Diego. They are now Antiva Biosciences which is headquartered in South San Francisco.

AON3D

Series A in 2021
AON3D is a manufacturer based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in high-temperature industrial 3D printers. Established in 2015 by Andrew Walker, Randeep Singh, and Kevin Han, the company addresses the growing demand for printing strong and dimensionally stable parts from advanced materials. Its flagship product, the AON-M2, features an open filament platform that allows users to select suitable materials for their projects, helping to reduce costs associated with proprietary materials and licensing fees. AON3D's printers are designed to operate under high-temperature conditions, making them ideal for applications in aerospace, automotive, and research and development sectors. The company aims to streamline the value chain from product development to manufacturing, enabling clients to achieve greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

RPM Training

Series A in 2021
RPM Training Co. is an active lifestyle brand established in 2012 and based in Campbell, California. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing apparel and gear tailored for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Its product range includes premium functional fitness gear, lifestyle apparel, activewear, and functional swimwear, all crafted by hand at its Northern California headquarters. In addition to its retail offerings, RPM Training Co. streams fitness videos to support its community. With a commitment to providing purposeful and functional training gear, the company aims to inspire individuals to lead adventurous and fulfilling lives.

Aura

Venture Round in 2021
Aura Health is a digital wellness company that specializes in mindfulness meditation through its mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aura offers personalized content aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. The app connects users with a global community of therapists and coaches, providing tailored resources designed to enhance mental well-being. Through its innovative approach, Aura Health seeks to create a supportive environment for individuals looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

Fintor

Seed Round in 2021
Fintor’s mission is to democratize real estate investing for all. We are enabling everyone to have access, liquidity, and clarity to the real estate markets that have traditionally been available to a select few. We’ve built Fintor from the ground up to make real estate investing approachable, favorable, and understandable for newcomers and experts alike. Farshad and Masoud founded the company in 2020. Fintor is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Graff Golf

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of golf analytics and simulation technology designed to aid golfers to train, play and compete at at-home. The company's technology offers shot statistics, session analytics, improvement plans, and performance tracking, enabling golfers to improve their game with efficiency and precision.

Mate Fertility

Venture Round in 2020
Mate Fertility leverages its proprietary technology and platform to increase accessibility for fertility treatments. The company offers a full suite of fertility services that one would find at any fertility clinic in the US. Some services include Fertility Assessments, Vaginal Ultrasound, Semen Analysis, Embryo Creation and Transfer, IUI, IVF, and Genetic Testing. Another service that Mate offers is Egg Freezing and Egg Storage, in which fertile eggs are withdrawn and frozen to be used at a later date. Mate Fertility offers the chance for increased fecundity, reproductive success, and pregnancy rates. When it comes to discussing infertility, female fertility primarily takes the spotlight while male fertility is often overlooked. However, male fertility is an equally important aspect as roughly 30% of infertility cases can be traced to the male. Mate offers full fertility procedures for both females and males. Some of the male procedures test for semen quality, sperm morphology, sperm production, sperm motility, and semen quality.

1v1Me

Pre Seed Round in 2020
1v1Me is an application that allows the user to play one on one matches in their favorite video games for cash. It is a community where anyone can meet and play with other members. The company was founded in 2020 and based in New York.

SISU Clinic

Series A in 2020
SISU is a collection of doctor-led, patient-centric aesthetic medical clinics.

Restream

Series A in 2020
Restream, Inc. is a web-based platform that enables users to stream live video simultaneously across various platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Restream serves over one million users in more than 80 countries. The platform provides a range of features, including analytics, scheduling, shared chat, and monitoring, allowing content producers to effectively engage with their audiences. Additionally, it offers seamless integration with encoders, facilitating the distribution and monetization of live video content.

Copper Banking

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a financial education platform intended to provide financial literacy and baking services to teenagers. The company's platform educates teens on how to make financial decisions by developing patterned behaviors in a supervised app experience, allowing the transfer of money, direct deposits, and payments, enabling teenagers to become financially literate and parents and teens to achieve financial freedom.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2020
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it offers a comprehensive platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and utilize personalized automation through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform is designed to enhance customer engagement by allowing users to build chatbots that can perform various functions, including content delivery, customer service, and product showcasing. Octane AI is particularly popular among Shopify brands, with over 1,000 merchants relying on its services to personalize customer journeys and improve conversion rates. The company operates remotely and is supported by notable Silicon Valley investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in social media marketing and customer interaction.

Papumba

Seed Round in 2020
Papumba is a developer and publisher of Educational Games for mobile devices, designed for infants and preschool children to develop cognitively while playing with interactive applications all by themselves. Their vision is that children can learn through play and they encourage their imagination from colorful and immersive experiences. With Papumba parents can share fun experiences with their children, but also have the peace of mind that if his child plays alone, will not be interrupted by disturbing ads, and will not need an adult guidance.

Blackcart

Seed Round in 2020
BlackCart is a Canadian company founded in 2017, headquartered in Toronto. It has developed a shopping application that enhances the online retail experience by allowing customers to select clothing from various stores and have them shipped to their homes for trial. This innovative approach enables users to try on items before making a purchase, as they only pay for the items they decide to keep. By streamlining the checkout process and improving customer experience, BlackCart aims to increase conversion rates and average order values for retailers.

Fresh Bowl

Seed Round in 2020
Fresh Bowl, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in packaged food and snacks. Founded in 2017, it operates a unique vending machine system that offers a range of fresh-prepared meals, including salads, signature smoothie bowls, and snacks, all designed for on-the-go consumption. The company prides itself on sustainability, utilizing zero-waste glass jars for its products and ensuring daily stocking with locally-sourced, chef-prepared meals that are nutritionist-approved. Fresh Bowl aims to provide convenient, healthy eating options while minimizing environmental impact.

Aspireship

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Aspireship is a career development and hiring platform for the SaaS industry. We train and match high potential sales candidates with great SaaS companies looking to hire. We do this through an exclusive network of candidates who prove themselves through our proprietary training and assessment process, and also by providing tools to help companies better discover talent within their existing network. Learn more at www.aspireship.com.

Sourcify

Seed Round in 2018
Sourcify, Inc. is an automated sourcing platform that facilitates the connection between businesses and overseas factories for product manufacturing. Founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, California, the platform allows users to submit project specifications, including product requirements and designs, approve samples, initiate production, and receive finished products. Sourcify has gained recognition as a rapidly growing solution in the sourcing industry, supporting numerous companies in their manufacturing needs globally. The company is backed by YCombinator, highlighting its innovative approach to streamlining the sourcing process.

UploadVR

Series A in 2017
UploadVR Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive platform for information related to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) topics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Los Angeles, UploadVR offers a range of content including news, articles, events, reviews, and interviews covering aspects such as hardware, entertainment, gaming, and industry developments. The company is committed to supporting the growth of the VR and AR sectors by creating inspiring educational experiences that facilitate understanding and engagement within the industry.

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2017
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing interactive and immersive 3D games aimed at treating visual disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that provides various interactive tests to assess eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity. This suite allows clinicians to monitor and manage the patient experience through a touchscreen interface. By utilizing virtual reality, Vivid Vision's system measures eye muscle imbalances and delivers tailored visual stimuli to each eye, thereby facilitating the treatment of binocular vision issues. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Vivid Vision primarily serves eye clinics across North America. The company was formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation before rebranding in March 2015.

Visby

Seed Round in 2016
Visby is a holographic light-field technology company that is focused on the development of virtual and augmented reality technology solutions. Visby was founded by Ryan Damm.
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