Mantis VC states on its About page that it is "a partnership between Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, otherwise known as The Chainsmokers, and experienced Venture Capital professionals and entrepreneurs Milan Koch and Jeffrey Evans". The same page states the firm invests in "Seed & Series A technology-enabled startups" and refers to "our 130+ investments". The support the firm says it offers founders runs from "branding and storytelling to warm introductions to closing customers and candidates". Its funds are managed from Santa Monica, California, per the business address on the Form D filings of Mantis Capital Fund III, LP and Fund IV, LP.
AUM61/100 Power Score™2019 FoundedSanta Monica, CA
Mantis Capital Fund I, LP gives 2019 as its year of incorporation on its Form D, filed 9 June 2020 and signed by Milan Koch as Principal.
2020
The firm's debut fund closed at $35 million, reported by TechCrunch on 15 September 2020.
2023
Mantis Capital Fund III, LP reports a date of first sale of 31 March 2023 on its Form D.
2024
The amended Form D for Mantis Capital Fund III, LP filed 29 March 2024 reports $79,450,000 sold.
2025
Grammarly announced on 1 July 2025 its intent to acquire Superhuman, a company Mantis lists under the Acquisitions category of its portfolio page.
2025
TechCrunch reported on 15 July 2025 that Mantis closed a $100 million third fund, bringing assets under management to $225 million.
2026
Mantis Capital Fund IV, LP filed a Form D on 20 May 2026, signed by Jeffrey Evans, with an indefinite offering amount and nothing sold at the filing date.