Mantis VC key facts
- Mantis VC is a venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, United States with 73 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Kalshi, Kraken, Chainguard.
- PrivateMarketView records 3 deal participations by Mantis VC.
- Mantis VC’s most recent recorded investment was in Feb 2026, one of 1 in the last 12 months.
- The team roster lists 9 people.
About Mantis VC
Founded in 2019
Investment activity
Mantis VC joined 1 recorded round in the last two years. By year: 1 in 2026 and 2 in 2021. Most recently: Mesh Optical Technologies (Series A, Feb 2026) and Alchemy Insights (Series C, Nov 2021).
Mantis VC portfolio at a glance
73 portfolio companies are on record for Mantis VC, including Kalshi, Kraken and Chainguard.
52 of the 73 carry a recorded valuation and 3 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
Mantis VC team
9 people are on record at Mantis VC: 6 partners, 2 principals and 1 other. Senior names include Alex Pall (General Partner), Drew Taggart (Co-Founder) and Jeffrey Evans (Co-Founder). 9 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
73 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Other Financial Services | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Kraken | Financial Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Chainguard | Network Management Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 70 more companies · all 73, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Mantis VC recent deals
3 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about Mantis VC
- What companies does Mantis VC invest in?
- Mantis VC has 73 recorded portfolio companies, including Kalshi, Kraken, Chainguard.
- Is Mantis VC actively investing?
- Mantis VC's most recent recorded investment was in Feb 2026, with 1 investments in the last 12 months.