Moneta Ventures
Experience and Insight Leads to Investment Success
As an early-stage venture capital firm , Moneta Ventures funds technology startups , including many throughout the Sacramento area . With the support of its investors , including regional and national banks , local executives and successful entrepreneurs , the Folsom-based firm has raised $ 110 million since 2014 , invested in more than 40 companies and added a second office in Austin , Texas .
Established by Managing Partner Lokesh Sikaria , Moneta Ventures has grown to a team of 8 , including its 5 partners who have worked together for 20-plus years growing businesses . “ Our team has successfully built multiple companies within the technology space ,” Sikaria says . “ That entrepreneurial experience resonates with the founders of companies we fund , as well as those who invest in us .”
One of the biggest challenges for earlystage companies is getting their first few customers and then growing from $ 0 to $ 1 million in revenue . Having scaled companies from $ 0 to over $ 100 million in revenue , Moneta differentiates itself as an investor by helping first- or second-time founders scale their sales and marketing organizations from the ground up .
Looking ahead , the firm will continue to support and grow their existing portfolio companies . They ’ re thankful that most have not only weathered difficult times during the pandemic but have thrived and grown . “ Thanks to our investors , Moneta has been able to fund many successful entrepreneurs in our region ,” Sikaria says . “ We have started and grown companies right here in Sacramento and want to continue leveraging our experience and funding to help scale exceptional businesses going forward .”
“ We have started and grown companies right here in Sacramento and want to continue leveraging our experience and funding to help scale exceptional businesses going forward .”
— Lokesh Sikaria , Founder & Managing Partner
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