Manhattan Venture Partners

Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) is a New York-based investment firm specializing in secondary market transactions for private companies. Founded in 2014, MVP has redefined venture capital with its 'Land and Expand' strategy, entering later-stage rounds, expanding via secondaries, and fueling growth while empowering companies to stay private until optimal exit. Managing $1.5 billion in assets under management, MVP delivers top-decile returns three times faster than traditional VC funds, leveraging a data-driven approach to target high-growth, disruptive, category-defining businesses at pivotal inflection points. The firm operates globally from its New York headquarters, with teams in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Dubai. MVP pioneered the Direct Secondary market with its Secondary-as-a-Service™ platform, unlocking liquidity for founders, employees, and investors across the ecosystem. The firm's track record includes 18 IPOs, 6 strategic sales, and consistent results in complex markets. Investors such as pension funds, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds trust MVP to back standout portfolios across three core categories: Hyper-Growth Disruptors, Rising All-Stars, and Blue-Chip Leaders. Through Manhattan Venture Research, MVP delivers top-tier insights on private companies, powered by its global network and institutional-grade analysis. The firm's integrated platform—blending primary investments, secondary market innovation, and deep industry relationships—spots opportunities others overlook and executes with precision.