Mehta Ventures

What is Mehta Ventures?

Mehta Ventures is a family office based in La Habra, California, United States that specializes in early stage startup investments. They possess a robust capacity for 'first cheque' investing, targeting founders who have relevant industry experience.

Mehta Ventures offers a comprehensive range of investment opportunities for high-net-worth (HNW) families globally, including in startups, estates, and crypto co-investments. The family behind Mehta Ventures boasts considerable engagement with investments in India, evidenced by stakes in over 100 Indian startups.

Their aim is to facilitate the growth of their portfolio companies by leveraging a deep network of industry and investment connections to provide unparalleled access to the India market—a result of 30 years of expertise in technology entrepreneurship and investment. In addition to this, they offer introductions to corporate entities and other family offices for subsequent rounds of investment.

Overall, the family has backed more than 140 startups through a blend of direct and indirect investment vehicles. Mehta Ventures is dedicated to providing not only capital but also functional expertise and valuable connections to support early-stage ventures as they build, grow, and scale.

They prioritize entrepreneurial teams that are poised to scale, focus on technological and business innovation, and can navigate competitive landscapes. The team at Mehta Ventures, with leadership including Sanjay Mehta focusing on India investments, Hershel Mehta on US investments, and Vatsal Kanakiya on the investment team, is committed to fostering the success of their investees.

What they say:

We are an independent, privately-owned boutique family office.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage companies across various sectors.