MBI is an operator-led venture firm. We back resilient founders with real traction, and we stay in the trenches with you.
$100K – $500K
Typical Check Size
11+
Portfolio companies
Pre-seed to Series A
Stage
We invest in people first and businesses second.
Ideas matter, but the people behind them matter more. The best founders refuse to quit. They adapt when things go sideways and find a way forward when most others would stop.
We look for businesses that have proven something in the real world, even if it's just early customers or modest revenue. That proof of life shows real validation and a founder who's pushed through obstacles to ship.
We're not passive capital. We look for opportunities where our operating experience can meaningfully accelerate your trajectory, and we move quickly when conviction is there.
Stage
Pre-seed to Series A
Typical Check Size
$100K – $500K
Sectors
Media, Sports, AI, Tech, CPG
Industry-agnostic when we find the right founder.
We ask these about every founder and opportunity.
Do we trust the person running the business?
Trust is everything. We back founders whose word means something, who communicate honestly in good times and bad. When trust is there, everything else can be figured out, together.
Will they stay the course when things get hard?
Every business faces turbulence. The best founders lead with conviction, a blend of belief, courage, and endurance. They're driven by purpose, not comfort.
Is the idea grounded in a real problem?
We want to understand what you're solving, for whom, and why it matters. Strong ideas don't have to be revolutionary. They need to work better, faster, or more efficiently than what exists.
Does the valuation reflect reality?
We look for logic and fairness, not fantasy. A valuation should reflect traction, not just potential. We value founders who understand capital efficiency.
We roll up our sleeves. Our partners take board seats, advise on strategy, and have the ability to embed high impact team members directly with portfolio companies.
Positioning and go-to-market
Roadmap and prioritization
Acquisition and retention
Team building and culture
Intros and deal support
Systems and process design
Markets evolve. Products pivot. But execution, integrity, and adaptability are the true differentiators. We back founders who build with purpose.
Companies we've backed across media, sports, AI, tech, and CPG.
11
Companies
5
Sectors
Morgan understood our vision from day one. Over time he's become much more than an investor, acting as a mentor and offering guidance, perspective, and hands-on involvement across the business.
A global team of operators backing the best founders in the world.
Lifelong Cubs fan. Lives with wife Melanie and daughters Olivia and Charlotte.
Cutting-edge techie. Lives with wife Thu Thu and son Graphics.
Building something real? We want to hear about it.
We read every submission. If there's a fit, you'll hear from us quickly.
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hello@mbi.vcOccasional updates on our portfolio, investments, and what we're learning.