Manta Ray Ventures

2011

Founded

51

Investments

United Kingdom

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Manta Ray Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, dedicated to supporting mission-driven founders who are addressing significant global challenges through the application of leading-edge technologies. Established in 2011 by Leah Volger, the firm focuses on providing flexible and patient capital to its portfolio companies, leveraging time, resources, and extensive networks to foster growth and innovation. Manta Ray Ventures primarily invests in the Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Life Sciences sectors, aiming to empower entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions that drive positive change.

The firm's investment approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, offering strategic guidance and operational support to help startups navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth and market success.

Portfolio Companies

Kernel, Bluu Biosciences, Booksy, Brainly, Cuemath, Future Meat Technologies, HelloSelf, Juvena Therapeutics, Kadence, Ossium Health

Gepgraphic Focus

United Kingdom, Poland, United States, Israel, Germany, India, Kenya, Lithuania, Sweden, Austria

Key Differentiators

Flexible and patient capital, Leveraging time, resources, and networks to support portfolio companies, Focus on mission-driven founders addressing global challenges

Thypical Investment Size

€1.5M-€3M

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

London

Seed

Series A

Series B

United Kingdom