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The Chainsmokers are an American electronic DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They started out by releasing remixes of songs by indie artists. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which became a top-20 single in several countries. They have won a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. According to Forbes' 2019 list of highest-paid celebrities, the Chainsmokers were the highest-paid DJs, dethroning Calvin Harris after six years. Their debut EP, Bouquet, was released in October 2015 and featured the single "Roses", which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Don't Let Me Down", featuring American singer Daya, became their first top-five single on the Billboard chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th awards ceremony. Their single "Closer", featuring American singer-songwriter Halsey, became their first number-one single on the Billboard chart. The duo's second EP, Collage, was released in November 2016. Their debut studio album, Memories...Do Not Open, was released in April 2017 and topped the US Billboard 200 chart, with two singles "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their second album, Sick Boy, was released in December 2018. Their third studio album, World War Joy, was released in December 2019 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart. So Far So Good, their fourth studio album, was released on May 13, 2022. Their fifth studio album, Summertime Friends, followed on October 20, 2023. In 2024, the duo released their third EP, No Hard Feelings.

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• Mantis Venture Capital

  # Mantis Venture Capital Description: Mantis VC is an early stage technology investment firm supporting the most innovative companies across enterprise software, AI / ML, cloud and data infrastructure, healthtech, cybersecurity, gaming and other emerging technologies. LinkedIn: · 15,321 followers Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Type: Partnership Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA, United States Social Profiles: ## Employees - Now: 23 ## Leadership - Jeffrey Evans, Founder & Co-Managing Partner [...] ## Products and services Keywords: investment, finance/finance, time, future, venture fund, the chainsmokers, early-stage, private-equity, venture-capital, fintech, impact investing, media and entertainment

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  #### ABOUT US Mantis VC is a partnership between Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, otherwise known as The Chainsmokers, and experienced Venture Capital professionals and entrepreneurs Milan Koch and Jeffrey Evans that invests opportunistically in early stage technology enabled startups. We leverage our social capital to redefine how to support GTM, from branding and storytelling to warm introductions to closing customers and candidates. As creators of culture ourselves, we know how to build a product and create a community and narrative around it. Given our broad LP base, we can confidently say we are one degree of connection from most high-profile individuals and take pride in being the most helpful investors on the cap table. #### INVESTMENT FOCUS [...] Trace Finance Founder , Bernardo Brites “Mantis is a whole different level of VC partner than I had experienced before. The second we added them as an investor, we had an experienced group of entrepreneurs that were available any time we needed opening doors in Entertainment, Tech, Finance. You name it and they have a contact that they will introduce you to in a very genuine fashion. They take time to fully understand the business needs and become a true partner. I couldn’t imagine having a business without Mantis involved at this point!” Mythical Games Founder , John Linden [...] Social capital is what actually creates market demand, rapidly expands a brand, and draws others in. Mantis exudes social capital. This, combined with our focus on experience, perspective, relationships and tenacity, is the core of Mantis. Through our 130+ investments, we’ve listened to and worked with many unique and diverse founders. Companies launched in today’s environment need the Avengers on their cap table – people with different backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives, to help build the companies that define the next generation. “When Mantis VC comes on board, they don’t just meet you halfway—they hand over the keys to their entire network. No investor has done more intros or jumped on more calls for us than Alex and his team.” Gabe Stengel

• The Chainsmokers' Mantis VC closes $100M third fund | TechCrunch

  Posted: # The Chainsmokers’ Mantis VC closes $100M third fund Mantis VC, the venture capital firm co-founded by Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of the electronic DJ group The Chainsmokers, has raised $100 million in commitments for its third fund. At $100 million, the firm’s newest fund is 25% larger than Mantis’ previous $80 million fund, a notable achievement at a time when many venture firms are struggling to maintain their existing fund sizes or secure new capital. Mantis has invested in B2B companies, such as cybersecurity firm Chainguard and AI financial analyst startup Rogo, where the value of their celebrity status may not be immediately apparent.

• MANTIS Venture Capital - Crunchbase Company Profile & ...

  Mantis is an early-stage fund that invests in consumer tech, media/entertainment, and fintech companies. Mantis VC is a partnership between The Chainsmokers

• Mantis VC Closes $100M Fund for Early-Stage Tech Startups - Los Angeles Times

  Advertisement Samir Kaji, co-founder and CEO at Allocate, said, “At Allocate, we evaluate nearly 1,000 private market funds each year and select only a limited group for our platform. We chose Mantis to be on the platform based on their differentiated approach, thoughtful articulation of their investment strategy and clear alignment with early-stage founders. In our view, Mantis brings a distinctive perspective to venture investing, combining cultural connectivity with disciplined execution.” Mantis VC is a partnership between Alex Pall and Drew Taggart (also known as electronic DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers) and experienced investor-entrepreneurs Jeffrey Evans and Milan Koch. [...] Los Angeles-headquartered Mantis VC has announced the close of its third fund at $100 million, which will back early-stage technology startups across cybersecurity, healthtech, deeptech, AI and infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Mantis is led by general partners Jeffrey Evans, Milan Koch, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, who have raised $225 million across three funds and invested in over 170 startups through the firm. [...] Advertisement Mandadi, a prominent figure in the security community with a presence at Black Hat and Women in Cybersecurity, has spearheaded the development of Mantis’ CISO advisory committee as the team seeks to enhance support for founders. O’Brien continues to lead strategic initiatives across brand, investor relations and platform, recently striking a partnership with Palantir to power data-driven fund operations. Together, the team plans to create further breakout opportunities, amplified by the unique cultural reach of Mantis and The Chainsmokers’ combined networks. Information sourced from Mantos VC. Learn more at mantisvc.com. ### More Business Updates A press conference at the WTW Miami trade show.