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Forbes: Meridian Ventures Founders Make 30 Under 30 List with MBA Bet

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Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney of Meridian Ventures were named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital list in 2026 for their unique investment strategy. Their firm, Meridian Ventures, invests solely in startups founded by MBA program graduates and has a second fund of $25 million, which has been used to invest in over 45 companies, sometimes partnering with firms such as Bessemer.

Key takeaways

  • Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, founders of Meridian Ventures, have been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital list for 2026
  • Meridian Ventures operates on a unique investment thesis, focusing exclusively on startups founded by graduates of leading MBA programs
  • Gethers and Haney believe this talent pool is often overlooked
Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, founders of Meridian Ventures, have been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital list for 2026. Meridian Ventures operates on a unique investment thesis, focusing exclusively on startups founded by graduates of leading MBA programs. Gethers and Haney believe this talent pool is often overlooked. With $25 million in its second fund, Meridian Ventures has invested in over 45 companies, including Onelmaging, Hona, and Cast AI. The firm frequently co-invests alongside established venture capital firms such as Bessemer, Khosla, and Bain Capital Ventures.

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Venture CapitalForbes 30 Under 30Meridian VenturesMBA foundersDevon GethersKarlton HaneyInvestmentFunding

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