Maven Ventures

Maven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in early-stage investments in consumer technology companies. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting bold founders with innovative visions in sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, leisure, and technology. Maven Ventures has a highly concentrated strategy, with a small team of investors building and supporting a select portfolio of consumer software startups.

The firm's investment approach emphasizes a deep understanding of emerging consumer behaviors and trends, aiming to back companies that can achieve significant network effects and hypergrowth. Maven Ventures typically invests at the seed and growth stages, with an average check size between $1 million and $1.5 million. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including investments in companies like Cruise, Bebo, Tango, and NBCi.

Maven Ventures' portfolio includes notable companies such as Zoom, Cruise, Embark, and Epic! Books. The firm continues to focus on seeding companies in high-growth, consumer tech trends, with total assets under management reaching $200 million as of April 2024. The team comprises experienced professionals, including Managing Partner Jim Scheinman, who has achieved multiple unicorn-level successes over the past 20 years as a founder, executive, and investor.