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“Some may think of this investing team as some of the world’s best artists/entertainers who also happen to invest. I think you have this the other way around - this team is one of the best investors around who also happen to be some of the most famous artists in the world. Some things are easily understood - their fame and audience making them a magnet for founders and letting them get into any deal. Their track record with existing investments which show how they can be a partner to some amazing companies. But what may not be apparent from the outside and something I’ve learned from working closely with them is the care and effort they put into working with founders. They’re the first to respond to a CEO request, they go out of their way to help be it with a connection or with closing a candidate. They are amazing partners. If I wasn’t a VC and was ever starting a company, I would want Mantis as my first check in."

“I've been blown away by Alex, Drew, and the Mantis team as investors. They're in a league of their own. Given who they are they're able to talk their way into almost any opportunity, but they seem to have the rare skill of being able to pick the right companies. They do lots of diligence but also seem to have a sixth sense for reading founders. Over the last few years they've amassed a high quality portfolio. Beyond picking the right companies, they have a way of making founders fall in love with them. This starts from being willing to put in the work and being available.”

"Venture is simple when allocating as an LP, you have to ask, what does this manager do to increase their chances of doing three things: 1.) Discover. 2.) Win. 3.) Help. Across all 3 of these in numerous different companies I have seen Alex and Drew move the needle for companies with everything from talent acquisition to brand partnerships. Their ability to turn Mantis from celebrity fund into a maturing institution is incredible and a chosen partner always for me."

"The Mantis team has been a key partner to Batch, and especially instrumental in our hiring process. Their team actively helped me engage and close key leaders for our engineering and design teams during a critical juncture for the business. I always appreciate their down-to-earth and quick feedback on product and go-to-market ideas, and can always count on them to both be an amazing cheerleader and give me blunt feedback when it's needed. 10/10 recommend."

“I have been very impressed with the Mantis team and would strongly recommend them as investors. In fact, recently when another founder of a hyper-scale startup was talking to me about his oversubscribed round, I told him not to close until he spoke to Mantis. He immediately connected with them and Mantis got into that deal.""

"What Mantis has built is special. They invest in founders who have the same passion for their industries as they do. They are the first to respond to my investor updates and regularly check-in to see how they can help. The level of time and effort they've put in to help me close candidates is unmatched. Mantis knows how to build meaningful relationships with founders. If you can get them on your capable, you do it."

“From our first conversation to this day, Mantis has been one of our most enthusiastic supporters. Coming from unique, creative and entrepreneurial backgrounds themselves, the team dreams big with you, are a lot of fun to work with, and they have an incredible desire for their founders to succeed. They’re a breath of fresh air in the venture world.”

“Mantis has been one of the most valuable investors I’ve ever had. Constantly making top notch introductions and helping tell our company story. The relationships I’ve built via Mantis and their network are invaluable. When they invest they commit themselves to the company and the founder like very few do in venture.”

“When Alex told me that in their early days, they wrote hundreds of emails by hand to growth hack their way to the top of the Billboard instead of relying on a big marketing budget, I knew they were startup founders by heart, and that we had to work with them. Over the last two years since they invested, I think Alex and Drew responded to every single investor update I sent with thoughtfully written feedback and words of encouragement, and Milan had reached out multiple times proactively about helping with introductions. During a team offsite, the guys also recorded a very thoughtful video message for the entire team at Outer, and we couldn’t get enough of it. Although Mantis is not the biggest investor on our cap table, they certainly have the biggest heart, and when most investors tout their own value adds, Mantis offers something truly unique.”

“Mantis's entire crew have been beyond amazing. You definitely want them in your corner. Every time I ping them for something they are immediately there for me and are always straight shooters. A+ say/do ratio! They understand our market and industry to perfection and, as former operators, understand what is needed to win.”

“The concept of Mantis has not yet been done in the venture world. It’s the first time where real talent has executed on building generational wealth. Alex and Drew are two of the most successful people in their field, and it translates perfectly over to building a business. Whether it be strategy, fundraising, or recruiting, mantis can put themselves in your shoes and come up with great advice or introductions which help move our business forward in so many ways”

“Mantis is by far one of my most active and useful investors. They bring much more than investment — from music to entertainment to contacts in almost every field, they have been instrumental to the growth of Superplastic. They’re amazing people too, and I think that, combined with energy and an inexhaustible willingness to help, is what makes Mantis so special. I cannot recommend them highly enough!"

“Mantis has been a force multiplier for Adomni's business. They've turbocharged our strategic initiatives with sharp advice, growth capital and genuine care to help us scale big, fast. We have found their expertise to extend deeper and wider than entertainment and tech. I have thrown many complex situations at them and received clear guidance and strong recommendations. If you had to look up the ideal VC partner to build a high-growth business, it would be simple.”

“My fundraise was already complete when I was introduced to Mantis and redoing allocation was not compelling. But Mantis’ enthusiasm, passion and persistence shone through. I made room for them because I wanted Mantis to be a part of my journey. Immediately after closing, I asked for a very high level introduction and within 24 hours I had a meeting set with someone hugely beneficial for the business. Honestly, as far as VC firms go, not many hustle like the Mantis team.”

While our journey with the Mantis team has just begun, we could not be more excited to have them on our team as we build our business. Mantis has far exceeded our expectations in their willingness to engage, their thoughtfulness and their creativity in helping us supercharge our efforts. Mantis is a prime example of how bringing greater diversity to a team creates extraordinary value, filling a critical void in the VC ecosystem to support up and coming companies.

“Mantis helps beyond just a network - they are all willing to get their hands dirty to close candidates, hype up your brand, help with tactical growth, and even sit in negotiation meetings for you. All things being equal, you’re better off with Mantis. “

"Having Mantis on your cap table is a no brainer. Mantis plays in its own lane as they can add value in ways that other VCs simply can't. The Chainsmokers brand is massive and the Mantis team will proactively help you leverage it to help your company succeed. Need to close a young engineering candidate? Imagine receiving a personalized video from Alex & Drew. Need to get an intro to anyone? They'll make it happen. I've also been blown away by how much the Mantis team truly cares. They're consistently among the first to respond to our updates and will always help out with our asks without fail. The work ethic that got The Chainsmokers to where they are today is clearly the same work ethic they apply to helping their companies. 11/10 would recommend to any founder!"

''Mantis is amazing! I was a big fan of The Chainsmokers prior and little did I know they have such a great knowledge and connections in the Startups market. They have built an incredible team that is super helpful and can intro you to a very diverse set of high tier people.''

“Mantis is a whole different level of VC partner than I had experienced before. The second we added them as an investor, we had an experienced group of entrepreneurs that were available any time we needed opening doors in Entertainment, Tech, Finance. You name it and they have a contact that they will introduce you to in a very genuine fashion. They take time to fully understand the business needs and become a true partner. I couldn’t imagine having a business without Mantis involved at this point!”

“The Mantis team is not afraid to get their hands dirty. They actively utilize their industry expertise and influence to help us succeed, instead of just watching from the sidelines. Mantis is at the forefront of new trends, technologies, and culture, and we've benefited greatly from the introductions, insights and perspectives they've shared with us. We are very grateful to have them as our partner.”

"We've loved working with Mantis. They're some of the most responsive and supportive investors. They're always there to offer an intro whether we're looking for a hiring intro or product guidance or marketing advice. The Mantis team are some of the hardest workers and kindest people. We're so excited to have them on board and continue partnering with them to take Beacons to the next level."

Alex, Drew and the team Mantis have been amazing to partner with and have become critical to OpenComp's growth and expansion. Their network outreach has been critical in expanding the awareness of our brand and mission. As a founder/operator, they have been the best type of investor...one that actively contributes to our team's needs.

"When building a business you need strategic investors who are able to roll up their sleeves and work with you to get through challenges and amplify your strengths. Mantis was created by founders and hustlers that know what it takes to help businesses seize every opportunity and learn from mistakes. From marketing, fundraising, hiring, customer acquisition, and partnerships we are excited to have them on our cap table. If Mantis is considering you for investment, seize the opportunity because they'll work harder than you if you don't keep up."

"Alex Pall and the Mantis team provide enormous support to our growing business. They are connecting us with potential customers and some of the best people in the industry, sharing the most timely talent hunting insights, helping us strategize press coverage of our raise, and many more. As a heavy technical B2B startup, we benefited greatly from having a VC partner who emphasizes relationships and people. They are kind, caring, and knowledgeable and became a real extension of our leadership team. We can't think of a better VC partner for a startup."

“We're lucky to have Mantis as a partner on this path we've taken. Their support has been instrumental in allowing us to move fast and avoid common mistakes. Be it introductions or advice, we feel comfortable coming to Mantis for any ask whatsoever. Mantis is passionate about our product, and they show that in their constant communication and willingness to learn more about our space. Their frequent check-ins and general curiosity, coupled with their day to day adoption of our product show us that we have the ideal investor, one we're fortunate to have on board. Slushy feels more confident in our approach with Mantis in our corner.”

Mantis has been among the MOST helpful investors at Certa, and certainly the most helpful per $ invested. The main tasks at our stage (post-Series A) are client intros, recruiting, and breaking through the noise. The Mantis team has delivered on all three for Certa.

“Mantis was created by founders for founders - they know what it takes to build massive businesses and what founders need to be successful because they’ve done it themselves. As a founder getting a check from Mantis means adding an extended founding team - they proactively help on marketing, hiring, liquidity, fundraising, and so much more! If you’re lucky enough to get them on the cap table, unlike most checks, this VC check comes with hustle.”

"Mantis has truly been there for us every step of the way. From helping us build hype and get in front of key influencers pre-launch to helping us think through and execute upon our growth and partnership strategy post-launch, Mantis has really stepped up for us in a big way. They are proactive, curious, passionate, and are overall just really great people to work with and we are incredibly fortunate to have them onboard."

"The Mantis guys are awesome. Since being added to our cap table they have turned out to be one of the most helpful investors when it comes to helping us close top talent in the most competitive hiring market ever. Without them we wouldn't have built the caliber of team we built today."

"I started speaking with Alex well before we launched Irreverent Labs, I told him I was working on something with some friends and he might want to take a look at it when we were ready to share. The entire time he was instantly responsive and had no expectations. Working with Mantis has been awesome, they're super engaged and they connected us with some huge investors to help us fill out our round, which led to a very fast Series A. When Mantis says they're going to do something they do it almost immediately. If you're lucky enough to have them on your cap table you're probably doing something right!"

“The Mantis team are beasts. They hustle on all facets of support, from recruitment, onboarding influencer marketing targets, to even conversations with some of the world's most powerful leaders. Their connectivity and responsiveness go above and beyond most investors.”

“The Mantis team have an been incredible part of the Alchemy family. Their help in recruiting, team experiences, and introductions has been game-changing and we’re so grateful for their friendship and support! Of the 100+ world-class investors in Alchemy (including some of the highest profile and accomplished founders, celebrities, and institutional investors in the world) we can strongly say Alex and Drew are some of our absolute favorites. We would take them again in a heartbeat and strongly recommend them to any founder.”