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Generative AI is breaking into every software vertical, and winners in these markets will create massive economic and societal value.
Innovations at the intersection of technology and biology will drive major improvements in the quality of our health and the cost of healthcare.
Today’s world is shaped by technologies that seemed unimaginable just a decade ago; the possibilities ahead are even greater.
The rise of AI and the cloud, coupled with stricter regulations, has created a new era of cybersecurity challenges—and unprecedented opportunities for innovation.
Menlo Ventures invests across four fintech categories: APIs, vertical banking, services for consumers and SMBs, and tools for the office of the CFO.
As cloud-native enterprises push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, a new generation of companies will write the playbook for the underlying infrastructure that powers their applications.
We’re investing in the robots and hardware that will transform how businesses operate and people live—bringing digital innovation into the physical world.
The cloud revolution didn’t just change how we deliver software—it unleashed a new era of enterprise innovation, transforming every industry.
The global supply chain is in the midst of a historic transformation. By reimagining how goods move around the world, we’re unlocking hidden value, reducing waste, and building a more efficient, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.

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Artificial Intelligence
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Pinpoint an urgent need in a big market
Hyper-focus the product to capture initial market share
Book revenue before writing a line of code
Hire A+ players to execute rapidly
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