# Morgenthaler

> Founded by industrial executive David Morgenthaler in 1968, Morgenthaler invested in technology, life sciences and middle-market businesses. Its portfolio includes Apple, Siri, Doximity and Ardian. Former teams established the independent firms Canvas Ventures, Lightstone Ventures and MPE Partners; Morgenthaler continues managing investments in its active venture funds.

- **Founded:** 1968
- **Headquarters:** Portola Valley, United States
- **Founders:** David T. Morgenthaler (Founder)
- **Products:** Technology venture investing and portfolio management, Life sciences venture investing and portfolio management, Historical private equity practice
- **Notable:** Historical portfolio includes Apple, Siri, Doximity, LendingClub, Microchip Technology and Ardian., Closed its ninth fund at slightly more than $400 million in November 2008., David Morgenthaler helped the NVCA advocate changes enabling greater institutional participation in venture capital.

## Products & services

- **Technology venture investing and portfolio management** — Historical early-stage technology investing; the team continues managing IT investments in active Morgenthaler funds. Former team members founded the independent Canvas Ventures in 2013.
- **Life sciences venture investing and portfolio management** — Medical-device and biopharmaceutical investments; existing Morgenthaler life sciences funds remain managed separately from Lightstone Ventures.
- **Historical private equity practice** — Lower middle market buyouts, recapitalizations and build-ups. All private equity investments in Morgenthaler funds have been realized; MPE Partners is independent.

## Achievements

- Historical portfolio includes Apple, Siri, Doximity, LendingClub, Microchip Technology and Ardian.
- Closed its ninth fund at slightly more than $400 million in November 2008.
- David Morgenthaler helped the NVCA advocate changes enabling greater institutional participation in venture capital.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Morgenthaler Management Corporation’s Form ADV bears an August 26, 2026 amendment date and identifies the entity as an exempt reporting adviser.
- **2024-08** — Moximed named Morgenthaler Ventures among existing investors in a Series D that closed $61 million, with an option for up to $30 million more. These are round totals, not Morgenthaler’s individual contribution.

## Links

- Website: https://www.morgenthaler.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morgenthaler
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/morgenthaler_v
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/MorgenthalerVentures

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