Meridian Ventures launched $35M fund to back MBA-deferred founders
TechCrunch • 5/15/2026
Summary
Meridian Ventures has launched a $35 million second fund aimed at supporting pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The fund specifically targets founders who have deferred their MBA programs. The venture firm was founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney.
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