Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures, established in 1976, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in multi-stage investments in consumer, enterprise, and life sciences technology companies. With over $5 billion under management, the firm has a proven track record of identifying innovative markets and backing successful companies. Its portfolio spans over 70 public companies and more than 100 mergers and acquisitions. Menlo Ventures invests across various sectors, including marketplaces (Uber, Poshmark), consumer services (Tumblr, Betterment), SaaS (Carta, Everlaw), fintech (Betterment, Chime), cybersecurity (BitSight, Dedrone), and life sciences technology (Synthego, Recursion Pharmaceuticals). The firm currently manages Menlo Ventures XV, a $500 million early-stage fund, and the $500 million Inflection Fund for early-growth investments. Menlo Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies at any stage, typically investing up to $20 million in its main fund and up to $30 million in later-stage opportunities.

Aunkur Arya

Board Partner

Sam Borja

Investor

Shawn Carolan

Partner

Deedy Das

Principal

Debarghya Das

Principal

Venky Ganesan

Partner and Managing Director

Venkataraman Ganesan

Partner

Houman Haghighi

Partner, Business and Corporate Development

Feyza Haskaraman

Principal

Johnny Hu

Principal

Kirsten Mello

CFO

Joff Redfern

Venture Partner

Greg Rudin

Partner and General Manager

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Mark Siegel

Partner

Steve Sloane

Partner

Tyler Sosin

Partner

Manoj Soundararajan

Investor

Andreas Vandris

Principal

Derek Xiao

Investor

C.C. Gong

Principal

Past deals in Mental Health

Eleos Health

Series C in 2025
Eleos Health develops innovative health technology solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making for clinicians in the behavioral health sector. The company's AI-powered Speech-to-Insights system operates during mental health sessions to analyze voice data in real time. By gathering insights on patients through this voice technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to deliver personalized, efficient, and cost-effective care. The automated nature of the system helps streamline the clinical process, ultimately supporting mental health professionals in providing the necessary care and support for their patients.

Eleos Health

Series B in 2023
Eleos Health develops innovative health technology solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making for clinicians in the behavioral health sector. The company's AI-powered Speech-to-Insights system operates during mental health sessions to analyze voice data in real time. By gathering insights on patients through this voice technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to deliver personalized, efficient, and cost-effective care. The automated nature of the system helps streamline the clinical process, ultimately supporting mental health professionals in providing the necessary care and support for their patients.

Cartwheel

Series A in 2023
Cartwheel is a provider of mental health support specifically designed for the school community, founded in 2022 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company addresses the growing mental health crisis among students by offering evidence-based services from licensed clinicians. Cartwheel partners with schools to facilitate rapid access to mental health assessments, therapy, and medication evaluations, aiming to empower school staff, alleviate family stress, and enhance overall student mental health outcomes. Its program is compliant with FERPA and HIPAA regulations, ensuring it meets the unique needs of educational institutions in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. By focusing on creating a supportive environment, Cartwheel helps schools become places where every student can thrive.
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