South Bay Ventures
Overview
South Bay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Manhattan Beach, California. It invests in companies in the software, information technology, and business services sectors. The firm aims to assist entrepreneurs in various aspects of company building, including business strategy, recruiting, financing, and scaling.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
southbayventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindler | Aug 2025 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Mendi Innovations | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ekolution | Oct 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Alex Therapeutics | Apr 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Recoma | Jan 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Kyle Messman
Managing Partner and Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is South Bay Ventures based?
Headquarters information for South Bay Ventures is not publicly available.
When was South Bay Ventures founded?
Founding year information for South Bay Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does South Bay Ventures have?
South Bay Ventures has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in South Bay Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mindler, Mendi Innovations, Ekolution, Alex Therapeutics, Recoma.
What was South Bay Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
South Bay Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mindler in 2025.
What sectors does South Bay Ventures focus on?
South Bay Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does South Bay Ventures focus on?
Stage focus information for South Bay Ventures is not publicly available.