Menlo Labs

Menlo Labs, managed by Menlo Ventures, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1976, Menlo Ventures specializes in providing capital for multi-stage investments in consumer, enterprise, and life sciences technology companies across the United States. The firm employs a market-driven approach to identify innovative investment opportunities in various sectors, including marketplaces, consumer services, smart cloud infrastructure, SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and life sciences technology. Menlo Ventures has a diverse portfolio that includes over 70 public companies and has facilitated more than 100 mergers and acquisitions, managing approximately $5 billion in assets. Currently, the firm is investing through its early-stage funds, including a $500 million fund focused on early growth investments. Menlo Labs typically invests up to $20 million in initial funding rounds and is equipped to invest over $30 million in later-stage opportunities, emphasizing capital-efficient business models with significant market disruption potential.