John Mannes

John Mannes is a Partner (formerly Venture Partner) at Basis Set Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John Mannes

John Mannes is a Partner (formerly Venture Partner) at Basis Set Ventures, an early-stage AI-native fund that invests primarily in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A companies focused on artificial intelligence, enterprise software, developer tools, and robotics. His typical check size ranges from $1 million to $3 million, with a sweet spot around $2 million. Mannes maintains a distinctive thesis of supporting founders using automation and machine learning to transform traditional industries like manufacturing and supply chains, often outside conventional tech hubs, with notable portfolio companies including Path Robotics, Quince, and Cusp.

John Mannes at a glance

Role
Investor
Location
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Information Technology, Software & Internet

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What does John Mannes invest in?
John Mannes at John Mannes (Angel) (Menlo Park, CA, United States) — sector focus: Information Technology, Software & Internet.
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Where is John Mannes based?
John Mannes is based in Menlo Park, CA, United States.

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