MVP Ventures is a San Francisco–based venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Andre de Baubigny and Weston Moyer. The firm positions itself as the “most valuable partner per dollar” on a founder’s cap table, emphasizing deep operational involvement over large check sizes. Since its founding, MVP has built a reputation for being a high-engagement investor that backs exceptional founders early and supports them through hands-on post-investment work across go-to-market, leadership, capital markets, and government relations.
MVP Ventures invests in early-stage startups operating at the intersection of AI, hardware, and software. The firm looks for founders with defensible technology, dual-use or applied innovation potential, and scalable business models. Its portfolio spans both commercial and frontier-technology sectors, from advanced robotics and aerospace to enterprise AI infrastructure and industrial automation.
In November 2025, MVP Ventures announced the close of Fund II at $125 million, a significant increase from its $35 million Fund I. With this raise, MVP’s total assets under management surpassed $300 million. Fund II has already achieved a 1.45x TVPI, ranking in the top 5 percent of early-stage venture funds of its vintage. The new vehicle continues the firm’s founder-first model, dedicating nearly half of its team to post-investment support.
Seven full-time partners with experience from leading institutions such as a16z, Robinhood, DocuSign, Morgan Stanley, and the U.S. Department of Defense contribute to the firm’s unique operational depth.
Fund II aims to double down on MVP’s philosophy of earning compounding access through trust, value creation, and execution rather than large check sizes.
Leadership
MVP Ventures is co-founded and led by Andre de Baubigny and Weston Moyer as Managing Partners. The leadership team includes seven partners with backgrounds across major technology companies, venture firms, and government organizations. This multidisciplinary team structure reflects MVP’s thesis that venture success depends on executional leverage and direct engagement, not just capital provision.
Investment Strategy
MVP’s strategy is rooted in early partnership and value-driven engagement. The firm often invests before the first institutional round and maintains high ownership through super pro-rata participation in later stages. Its goal is to create “unfair advantages” for portfolio founders by offering a deep post-investment platform that rivals those of much larger firms. MVP focuses on founders solving hard technical and operational problems, particularly in dual-use, AI, robotics, and hardware-software convergence.
Notable Investments
Across its two funds, MVP Ventures has invested in more than 75 companies, including:
Its portfolio companies frequently acknowledge MVP’s operational partnership, with over 50 founders publicly naming the firm their “most valuable partner” — a rate far above industry norms.
Notable Exits
The firm’s notable exit to date includes Neon, acquired by Databricks. Several other companies, including Anduril, Dataminr, and Stoke Space, continue to grow into potential category leaders, supported by follow-on rounds from firms such as Sequoia, a16z, Founders Fund, Mayfield, and General Catalyst.
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Founders considering MVP Ventures should note that the firm prioritizes alignment and execution over valuation. Its model is designed for high-engagement collaboration, often involving direct operational input from its partners.
The team’s background across venture, technology, and defense also positions MVP Ventures as a strategic ally for startups building dual-use and frontier technologies with both commercial and government applications.
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