Motley Fool Ventures is an Alexandria, Virginia-based venture capital firm. Value Add VC tracks 2 companies Motley Fool Ventures has invested in and 2 venture rounds it took part in (0 as lead).
Motley Fool Ventures key facts (as of )
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia, USA | SEC Form ADV (IAPD), September 16, 2026 |
| Type | Venture capital firm | Value Add VC classification |
| Funds tracked | 1 | Funds table on this page (each fund cites its source) |
| Venture rounds tracked | 2 (led 0, joined 2) 2 in the last 12 months | Recent deals table on this page (each round cites its source) |
| Portfolio companies tracked | 2 | Portfolio list on this page |
Recent deals we track
2Track record: led 0 and participated in 2 of 2 tracked venture rounds · 2 in the last 12 months
| Date | Company | Event | Role | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Ridgeline | Series E | Participated | $250M | $1.425B | Ridgeline (GlobeNewswire) | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Bidbus | Series A | Participated | $15M | — | Ibex InvestorsLeadunverifiedMucker CapitalunverifiedData Point CapitalunverifiedFJ LabsunverifiedMotley Fool VenturesunverifiedWalter Ventures | Pulse story |
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At a glance
Motley Fool Ventures appears in 2 funding rounds tracked by ValueAddVC since 2026. Its most recent tracked deal was Ridgeline's $250M Series E round (Sep 16, 2026). ValueAddVC also tracks 1 fund managed by Motley Fool Ventures.
Strategy
Funds
1| Fund | Vintage | Size | Strategy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool Ventures Fund I | 2019 | $146M | Flagship | As of 2019Value Add VC funds tracker |
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Co-Investors
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Latest Pulse
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Motley Fool Ventures FAQ
What stage does Motley Fool Ventures invest at?
In the rounds Value Add VC tracks, Motley Fool Ventures' deals were most often Series E (1) and Series A (1).
What companies has Motley Fool Ventures backed?
Companies Value Add VC tracks as Motley Fool Ventures investments include Ridgeline and Bidbus.
Where is Motley Fool Ventures based?
Motley Fool Ventures is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, according to SEC Form ADV (IAPD).
Who does Motley Fool Ventures co-invest with most?
In the rounds Value Add tracks, Motley Fool Ventures most often invests alongside FJ Labs (1 shared deal), Ibex Investors (1 shared deal), Mucker Capital (1 shared deal).
Sources & methodologyshow
- Ridgeline (GlobeNewswire)primary source1 fact
- Yahoo Financeresearch database1 fact
- Value Add VC funds trackerValue Add VC data1 fact
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