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Manan Mehta

Founding Partner at Unshackled Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner

    2014 - Current

    Unshackled Ventures is the only “inception" (pre-revenue, pre-product, pre-incorporation) venture fund for immigrant-founded startups. We manage over $65M. We lead, making our own decisions, and don’t like waiting for anyone else. We aim to be the partner willing to take the same risks as immigrants do. Areas we've invested in: Healthcare: Senior Living, Men & Women hormonal health, Sequencing, Diagnostics, Clinical Trials, Wellness. Climate Change & Sustainability: Food infrastructure, Methane Detection, Alternative proteins (plant-based) Connectivity: Telecommunications, Financial access, Edge Computing / Wireless Industrial Infrastructure & Manufacturing: Industrial Processing, 3D Knitwear, Construction Future of Work & Education: AR/VR Remote Learning, Hiring, Coaching, Coding Bootcamps Logistics & Automation: Driverless tech, Supply chain, Trucking, Travel Content & Media: Beauty, Influencer, News & Media, Marketing Tech, Finance/Legal Enterprise tools: IT Security, DevOps, Sales enablement Our portfolio here: http://www.unshackledvc.com/portfolio

  • Member Board of Directors

    2024

    I am honored to join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Board, a platform at the forefront of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. At Unshackled Ventures, we've always championed the potential of immigrant founders to drive transformative change. This new role allows me to further advocate for and support the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our nation's economy. I am excited to contribute to the Center's mission of empowering entrepreneurs from all walks of life, ensuring they have the tools and resources to succeed in today’s environment.

  • Head of Marketing

    2010 - 2013

    Backed by A16z, First Round Capital, Floodgate and others. Acquired by Intel in 2013 Led multi-million dollar budget for demand generation, brand development, website and mobile growth, marketing communications, asset production, mobile/web commerce, marketing programs and CRM strategy.

  • Investment Banking

    2007 - 2010

    Top ranked analyst for three consecutive years. Completed over $3B in transactions including $2.75B debt financing for SilverLake Partners in Skype acquisition.

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