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Pentas Ventures
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Pentas Ventures

Pentas Ventures

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Pentas Ventures: A fund investing in innovative startups for the next generation.

Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2021
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Pentas Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in innovative startups that are building the future of commerce and technology. The firm typically participates in Seed, Series A, and Pre-Seed rounds, with investments ranging from early to mid-stage funding. Pentas Ventures aims to support products and services designed for the next generation, emphasizing transformative and essential innovations.

Notable portfolio companies include Blank Street, The Expert, and Karat Financial. The firm is led by key partners such as Emir Dereli, Emir Talu, Bobby Maylack, and Andrea Popova. Pentas Ventures prides itself on a hands-on investment philosophy, providing strategic guidance and resources to help founders scale their businesses effectively. Their unique value-add services include mentorship, industry connections, and operational support to ensure the success of their portfolio companies.

Pentas Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments17
Current Portfolio Count16
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed9 (52.9%)
Series B3 (17.6%)
Series Unknown3 (17.6%)
Pre-Seed1 (5.9%)
Series A1 (5.9%)

Stage Mix

Seed 53%Series B 18%Series Unknown 18%Pre-Seed 6%Series A 6%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Ruth Health logo

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The Expert logo

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Home From College logo

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OneRoof logo

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Pentas Ventures - Classification

Also Known As
  • Pentas Ventures, LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 9 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end