# Motley Fool Ventures

> Motley Fool Ventures is a VC fund backing FinTech and Financial Services. See 71 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Alexandria, United States
- Total investments: 71
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 27%
- Fund size: $150M
- Last fund: Jan 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/motley-fool-ventures
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/foolventures
- Website: https://foolventures.com/

Motley fool Ventures is a $150 million tech-focused venture capital fund. It focuses on Series A companies leveraging technology to drive scale, efficiency, or access in large and growing markets.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $987k–$15M |
| Series A | $5.2M–$23M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FinTech | 12 | 17% |
| Financial Services | 12 | 17% |
| Software | 11 | 15% |
| SaaS | 5 | 7% |
| Health Care | 5 | 7% |

97 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 20 | 28% |
| Seed | 10 | 14% |
| Funding Round | 10 | 14% |
| Series B | 8 | 11% |
| Series C | 4 | 6% |

6 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 38 | 54% |
| Ireland | 2 | 3% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn Manning | Entrepreneur-in-Residence | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/autumn-manning |
| Brendan Mathews | Managing Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brendan-mathews |
| Dilene Upendra | Associate | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dilene-upendra |
| Greg Robleto | Director of User Experience & Product Design | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/greg-robleto |
| John Keeling | Venture Partner | 4 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/john-keeling-4f77 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EdVisorly | EdVisorly is a revolutionary platform, boosting community college to university student transfer success. EdVisorly empowers community college students with the tools to discover transfer friendly 4 year universities, directly engage with university transfer counselors and admissions teams, and build accurate course roadmaps for admissions to theirtarget bachelor's degree programs. | $13.3M | Series A | Jul 08, 2026 |  |
| Bidbus | We’re building an AI-first C2B marketplace that enables dealerships to source consumer-owned used cars at scale. Sellers list their cars on our weekly auctions and receive high offers due to dealer competitions. Dealers access quality inventory that match their buying preferences without the hassle of sourcing from fragmented channels. | $15M | Series A | Jul 07, 2026 |  |
| KredosAI | KredosAI is a fintech company that provides financial solutions with the help of technology. KredosAI is an early-stage company at the convergence of artificial intelligence, behavioral economics, payments, and a dedication to the financial success of those they serve. | $7M | Series A | Jul 02, 2026 |  |
| CLEATUS | CLEATUS is an AI-powered platform that helps government contractors discover contract opportunities, manage capture pipelines, and write winning proposals. We make government contracting accessible to any business, with AI that automates everything from finding opportunities to submitting winning proposals.Empowering government contractors withagentic AI for every stage of the contracting lifecycle. Effortlessly discover new opportunities, craft winning proposals, manage pursuits and win more work within a single, purpose-built platform designed for organizations of any size. | $4M | Seed | May 14, 2026 |  |
| Firestorm | Firestorm is a defense technology company that develops modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed for military applications. Its platform focuses on open-system architectures that allow operators to reconfigure hardware, software, propulsion, and payloads based on mission requirements. Firestorm also builds distributedmanufacturing solutions such as containerized production units that enable on-site or remote fabrication of drones and components using additive manufacturing and automated workflows. The company offers multiple aerial systems, including larger modular drones, tube-launched systems, and lightweight hand-launched units, each designed for different operational roles such as surveillance, electronic warfare, or strike missions. In addition, it develops supporting technologies like onboard computing systems and software tools that enable autonomous operation, sensor integration, and third-party interoperability. Firestorm also provides simulation and mission-planning capabilities that allow users to test scenarios, train operators, and evaluate payload performance in virtual environments. | $82M | Series B | Apr 29, 2026 |  |
| TransCrypts | TransCrypts is a tool for Human Resource Departments to automate the issuance of employment and income verification documents using the blockchain. Our proprietary process not only saves HRs time, money, and headache in dealing with compliance but also gives employees total control over how their work information is being shared. | $15M | Seed | Oct 08, 2025 |  |
| MagicDoor | MagicDoor is disrupting the property management world with the industry's first AI native property management software platform, specifically designed to tackle the everyday challenges property managers face. Using cutting-edge AI technology, MagicDoor offers a comprehensive all in one solution that streamlines everything from vacancies tomaintenance to communication, boosting productivity by up to 5X and decreasing costs by up to 60%. By using AI to maximize efficiencies in the platform and automate and streamline property manager tasks, we offer a simple and transparent pricing model, with no additional fees, no onboarding costs and no minimums.MagicDoor was founded by Kasper Sogaard, a seasoned FAANG Engineer with specialization in AI and also a property owner and manager. Motivated by his inability to find a cost-effective and efficient software solution for his own properties, Sogaard started MagicDoor with a mission to revolutionize property management through AI integration. Everything in MagicDoor has been designed from the perspective of a property manager, which makes it intuitive and user friendly—but behind the scenes we’ve used the most current technology, including the power of AI, to make the property manager’s job as efficient as possible At the heart of the MagicDoor product philosophy lies a straightforward concept: leverage AI to simplify, streamline, and optimize the traditionally labor-intensive tasks associated with property management. MagicDoor isn't just a service provider; we're a growth partner for property managers looking to leverage technology for a competitive edge. With MagicDoor, property management is not only about managing assets but also about unlocking potential. | $4.5M | Seed | Sep 03, 2025 |  |
| Swivel | PilotDesk advances ad operations by automating tedious processes, allowing humans to concentrate on strategy and creativity. | $5.8M | Series A | Apr 30, 2025 |  |
| ALT Sports Data | ALT Sports Data offers comprehensive solutions for modeling sports betting markets and provides an auto-manual trading platform for real-time betting data. The company focuses on developing a robust database and diverse league portfolio in alternative sports, which facilitates access for sports book operators. Through its innovative approach, ALTSports Data enhances the decision-making process for sales teams and sales development representatives by delivering accurate and timely information. The partnership with Formula 1 positions the company as a key player in the sports betting landscape, promoting engagement and growth in this sector. Overall, ALT Sports Data supports clients in navigating the complexities of sports betting with valuable insights and data-driven tools. | $5M | Seed | Apr 21, 2025 |  |
| Whop | Whop is building a platform to service the internet economy. Millions of people are building new products that they are selling guerrilla style on social media and on forums throughout the internet. Whop gives these sellers a sleek storefront that can accept payments, seamlessly deliver digital products, and attract new customers visiting theirmarketplace. They currently handle almost $150M+ in yearly payments with thousands of active merchants. To view their open roles, please visit https://careers.whop.com | $55M | Series B | Dec 31, 2024 |  |

10 of 71 investments shown.

## Co-investors
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## FAQ

### What does Motley Fool Ventures invest in?

Motley Fool Ventures invests primarily in FinTech, Financial Services and Software startups, most often at Series A and Seed stage. Most of the 71 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Motley Fool Ventures's check size?

Motley Fool Ventures typically joins rounds of $987k–$15M at Seed and $5.2M–$23M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Motley Fool Ventures participates in.

### How do I contact Motley Fool Ventures?

Public channels for Motley Fool Ventures include LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and the website linked on this profile. For a verified work email and phone number, create a free Shizune account — contact data is searched across 20+ sources and validated before delivery, so your outreach lands in the right inbox.

### Who are the partners at Motley Fool Ventures?

The team at Motley Fool Ventures includes Autumn Manning (Entrepreneur-in-Residence), Brendan Mathews (Managing Partner) and Dilene Upendra (Associate), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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