About us

Manhattan Venture Partners (MVP) is a principal investor and advisor specializing in the secondary market for private venture-backed technology companies. Founded in 2014, MVP pioneered the institutionalization of this asset class and focuses on helping investors, startups, and shareholders participate in private market opportunities before an IPO or sale.

MVP offers diversified venture funds and co-investment opportunities for investors seeking exposure to later-stage technology companies. Its investment approach is research-driven and includes access to primary and secondary purchases, with a focus on mid-to-late-stage companies backed by top-tier venture firms and often approaching an exit horizon.

For startups, MVP provides advisory services for designing liquidity programs and secondary transactions. Its team helps define transaction goals and governance, structure deals using historical data, and oversee execution from start to finish, including cap table cleanup when needed.

For shareholders, MVP helps structure stock sales and other liquidity solutions through its brokerage capabilities. The firm works with private company shareholders who want liquidity before an IPO or acquisition, and its offerings are made through the appropriate legal entities and private transaction documents.