Mariner Capital Ventures (MCV) is a $10 million start-up, angel, and early stage investment fund. MCV targets new and young companies that design innovative and competitive products and services. We support creative entrepreneurs with strategies to accelerate growth, optimize performance, and create value.

MCV provides supplemental operational resources and, where appropriate, supports strategic add-on acquisitions. The company evaluates alternative strategies to determine the most effective processes for generating superior capital appreciation.

Management Team Support

• MCV does not seek to become involved in the day-to-day operational management of its portfolio companies
• MCV provides active board-level support to management teams
• MCV believes strongly in the importance of alignment between senior management, stakeholders, and shareholders.
• MCV expects senior management teams to demonstrate commitment to their respective portfolio company by making a direct investment in the business.

MCV Focused Investment Strategy

Start-Up, Angel and Early Stage Investing

• $10 million Dedicated VC fund
• Revenues < $2 million
• EBITDA: negative to $500,000
• Investments ~ $100K to $1M

Value Creation Systems

• Vision
• Strategy
• Systems
• Processes
• Business Development

Types of Transactions

• Concept Development
• Incubation
• Organizational
• Commercialization
• Growth