Our approach  ·  built by operators

Four exits. One approach.

We invest with the practical perspective earned from building and scaling businesses.

“Unicorns are mythical.Product-market fit is real.”

We are not fans of “IPO or bust.” We love billion-dollar ideas as much as the next person, but focus on building must-have products for sizeable markets.

Jahanzeb Sherwani

Jahanzeb Sherwani

Founding Partner

Co-founder, Screen Hero Acquired by Slack

“Technology is sexy.Its application is sexier.”

We seek startups transforming traditional industries through technology because solving real business problems will outlast today’s hot tech trend.

Ahmed Khaishgi

Ahmed Khaishgi

Founding Partner

Co-founder, SquareTrade Acquired by Allstate

“Mega funding brings headlines.It also brings side effects.”

We prefer capital-efficient paths to product-market fitbecause they lead to great outcomes for entrepreneursand their supporters.

Charles Huang

Charles Huang

Founding Partner

Co-creator, Guitar Hero Acquired by Activision

“Entrepreneurs come inall shapes and ages.”

We are entrepreneurs of all shapes and ages looking to coach and fund young-at-heart, passionate entrepreneurs disrupting traditional businesses.

Aamir Sheikh

Aamir Sheikh

Founding Partner

President, Barra Inc. Acquired by Morgan Stanley

The thesis

Invest in and mentor capital-efficient startups that digitally disrupt traditional businesses.

We back companies using technology to solve established industries' operating problems. We look for clear revenue models, disciplined capital use, and strong execution. Our partners provide access to customers, investors, builders, and practical advice.

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Mentors Fund is a seed-stage venture capital firm. The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, or personalized investment advice. Any offering — including the Rolling Fund and syndicate SPVs — is made solely through definitive offering documents on AngelList, available to eligible investors, which you must review in full. References to prior company acquisitions are historical facts and are not indicative of future results. Investing in early-stage companies involves substantial risk, including illiquidity and the possible loss of all invested capital.