Mendoza Ventures is a VC fund that invests in technology companies where there is an opportunity for innovation, modernization, and disruption. These sectors include financial services, insurance, manufacturing, and investing in dual-use companies.
Starting as a single-family office 8 years ago, the Mendozas have transformed it into an institutionalized nationally recognized brand with three funds, four successful exits, and with offices in both Boston and San Francisco.
Highlights:
- Mendoza Ventures is raising a $100M Fund III
- Anchored by Bank of America
- $40M has already been raised
- 100% co-investment access to all deals
- Investments include AI, Cybersecurity (Dual-Use), and Fintech
- Fund advisors and LPs include the CIO of Neuberger Berman, the ex-CIO of NY State, the CISO of CyberArk, and the ex-CTO of Goldman Sachs
Past LPs Include:
Experienced Investors:
Adrian Mendoza
Founder & General Partner
- 20 years experience in building technology products and teams, as well as experience as an entrepreneur and operator.
- Built financial technology for Fidelity, TIAA, TRowe Price, and State Street.
- Previously he had two VC-backed startups in Boston
- A regular contributor on CNBC and the Boston Globe on the state of Venture capital in the US
- Adrian received his MA from Harvard University and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California.
Senofer Mendoza
Founder & General Partner
- 10 years as an experienced sales executive, investor, and thought leader
- Senofer was a former enterprise sales executive selling into large brands including Marriott, Fairmont, and Starwood.
- Member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (NACIE), which is developing the National Entrepreneurship Strategy for the U.S. Development of Commerce.
- Senofer received her MA from Suffolk University and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts. Amherst.