The MBA Fund

What is The MBA Fund?

The MBA Fund is an investment entity that specializes in funding ventures in a variety of industries including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), Education, Business Solutions, FinTech (including Financial Services), Retail (encompassing E-Commerce), Sales (along with Marketing), Cosmetics (together with Fashion), Entertainment (also Sports), Artificial Intelligence (and Big Data), HealthTech (alongside Fitness), Advertising, Analytics, the Future Of Work, Local Commerce, Online Social platforms, and initiatives focused on women.

They are particularly interested in startups that are at the Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages of their funding journey. The fund aims to invest in companies that have a high potential for innovation and growth within these sectors. Their minimum investment starts at $25,000, with a maximum cap of $100,000.

However, they ideally target a 'sweet spot' investment of around $50,000, indicating a focus on early-stage startups that are looking for a boost to get to their next level. Their team, exemplified by General Partner Hiro Tien, brings a diverse array of experiences to the table, including Tien's backgrounds as a co-founder and CEO in various startups and ventures in big data and e-commerce, as well as his VC insights from working with Google. The fund's website provides further insight into their activities which include portfolio management, team introductions, a blog for updates, a careers section, and a funding request option for aspiring entrepreneurs.