Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) |
Stages | Early Stage, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $5,000 - $50,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $25,000 |
Merian Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and seed investments, emphasizing the importance of female leadership within the technology industry. They focus on investing in companies where women are driving innovation, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Concentrating on the fintech, consumer, mobile, and cyber technology sectors, they provide financial support and strategic guidance for women-founded and co-founded companies in these high-growth areas. With an investment range between $800,000 and $1,400,000, Merian Ventures leverages its expertise in the technology sector to empower female entrepreneurs who have historically been underrepresented and overlooked due to unintentional familiarity bias. By backing these innovators, Merian Ventures aims to generate positive financial returns while championing diversity and the untapped potential of female-led businesses. Founded in 2013, their headquarters is based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. The firm's team comprises a diverse group of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, technologists, analysts, and finance professionals who are committed to sourcing and investing in exceptional female-led technological advancements. Merian Ventures distinguishes itself as one of the few firms with a deep tech sector emphasis on supporting female founders, believing that diverse leadership can lead to innovative solutions and successful ventures.