Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Seed, Series B, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $2,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $150,000,000 |
Motley Fool Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that operates under the influential brand of The Motley Fool. They focus on investing in pioneering companies across several sectors including Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, HealthTech and Fitness, and Woman Focused initiatives. With a commitment to fostering innovation and offering strategic support, they take a stage-agnostic approach, specializing in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. They maintain an investment range between $500,000 and $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of approximately $2,000,000 for their investments. They actively manage assets worth about $150 million. Their investment ethos is engraved in the framework of their core values which are to foster inclusion and belonging, promote collaboration, seek continuous innovation, enjoy the fun in the work process, engage in honest business practices, and maintain a strong competitive spirit. By adhering to these values, they aim to contribute to building smarter, happier, and richer communities through their portfolio companies. Some notable companies in their portfolio include Affectiva, innovators in human emotion detection for automotive safety and media analytics; Esusu, which targets financial resilience for marginalized communities; ShiftMed, connecting nurses with healthcare facilities; and Finli, providing invoice and payment solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Each of these companies reflects Motley Fool Ventures' commitment to strategic growth and market disruption, embodying their search for founder-friendly solutions and a better, more inclusive future.