Metagrove Ventures

Venture capital fund
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United States

About

Metagrove Ventures is an early-stage technology fund based in the United States, now operating under the MGV Capital name, that works with founders across the US and Oceania. It focuses on industrial technology and invests at seed and Series A. Its Australian investments include VAPAR, which it backed at both seed and Series A.

Written and verified by Cut Through Venture.

October 20, 2026

At a glance

Fund type
Venture capital fund
Headquarters
United States
Primary stage
Seed

Example portfolio companies

VAPAR

Source, Cut Through Venture deal tracker.

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