Moneta Ventures is a venture capital firm dual-headquartered in Folsom, California, and Austin, Texas, focusing on early-stage investments in B2B SaaS companies. Established in 2014, the firm emphasizes a "Software++" investment thesis, targeting software companies with multi-layered monetization strategies and transformative technology. Moneta's partners bring over 25 years of collective experience as entrepreneurs and operators, having built and scaled successful technology businesses before founding the firm.
Moneta Ventures specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in Seed and Series A rounds, within the B2B SaaS sector. The firm seeks companies that align with its "Software++" criteria, emphasizing scalable software solutions with robust monetization strategies and significant technological innovation.
In April 2025, Moneta Ventures announced the close of its third fund, raising over $250 million to invest in startups across the U.S. West Coast and Texas. This fund includes contributions from high-net-worth individuals, family offices, institutional investors, and over 10 founders and executives from Moneta's existing portfolio companies.
Leadership
The firm is led by Founder and Managing Partner Lokesh Sikaria, with key partners including Aasim Hasan and Brent Kelton. The leadership team has a longstanding history of collaboration, having worked together in previous ventures before establishing Moneta Ventures.
Investment Strategy
Moneta Ventures focuses on partnering with early-stage B2B SaaS companies that exhibit strong growth potential. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging its partners' extensive operational experience to support portfolio companies.
Notable Investments
Moneta's portfolio includes companies such as Aumni, VideoVerse, App Orchid, Sibros, and Worlds.
