Unshackled Ventures

Unshackled Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering immigrant founders in the United States. Founded in 2014 by Manan Mehta and Nitin Pachisia, both immigrant entrepreneurs themselves, the firm focuses on providing early-stage funding and comprehensive support to visionary immigrant entrepreneurs. Their mission is to remove the bottlenecks of immigration and amplify the potential of immigrant founders by offering 'friends and family' capital, visa sponsorships, and a robust community of resources.

The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, fintech, edtech, infrastructure, generative AI, space, and enterprise SaaS. Since its inception, Unshackled Ventures has invested in over 80 companies and more than 200 entrepreneurs, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering innovation and job creation through immigrant entrepreneurship.

Unshackled Ventures offers a holistic approach to supporting immigrant founders, providing not only capital but also visa sponsorships and a community platform for entrepreneurs to connect and share resources. This comprehensive support system aims to accelerate the success of immigrant-led startups across various industries, reflecting the firm's dedication to unlocking the potential of immigrant talent in the U.S. economy.