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Merian Ventures

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What they invest in

Merian Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those led by women. Founded by Alexsis de Raadt St. James, the firm focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. Merian Ventures is recognized for its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs and addressing gender disparities in technology investment. The firm has established a reputation for fostering innovation and diversity within its portfolio companies.

Who they back

SeedSeries A

Geography

US, UK

Recent investments

  • Honeycomb
  • Apeel
  • aiwyn

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The people who write checks

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At a glance

Based in
United Kingdom
Website
www.merianventures.com ↗
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