Nava Ventures

Nava Ventures is a modern, early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California (Jackson Square). The firm was co-founded by Freddie Martignetti and Manish Patel, drawing on more than a decade of prior venture experience at firms including Highland Capital Partners and Suffolk Equity Partners. Nava partners with companies aiming to create new markets, change industries, and positively impact the world, with a portfolio spanning AI/ML infrastructure, healthcare, fintech, defense tech, robotics, and enterprise software. Notable portfolio companies include Union.ai, Hydrolix, Open Loop, AeroVect, Wirestock, Knot API, and Legion. The firm has raised at least two funds (Nava Ventures I, a 2021 vintage, and Nava Ventures II) and has demonstrated a willingness to lead rounds, including Series A financings. Founders can reach the team directly via email or through the firm's LinkedIn page.