Founder of Manifest Venture Partners.
Nancy Fechnay is the founder of Manifest Venture Partners (MVP). Her 18-year track record and global investor network make her an invaluable partner to founders and funds alike — from early-stage innovators to companies scaling. While her work has spanned many industries, her focus is on health and every meaning of that word.
In 2023, Nancy founded MVP to align her capital, network, and expertise around a single mission: driving positive transformation in human and planetary wellbeing. Through MVP, she and her team source and diligence investments for select funds, make targeted direct investments, and work hands-on with portfolio companies as fractional operators and strategic advisors.
Began at Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, developing a foundation in impact investing and sustainability-focused venture capital.
Joined Flight Ventures alongside Gil Penchina to launch their European office, helping build Flight into the largest online syndicate in the world.
While living abroad, mentored at the Vatican's Laudato Si' accelerator, Techstars, Pitch@Palace, and for Lords at the House of Lords. Co-founded two companies — one exit, one backed by Index Ventures, Atomico, and Outlier Ventures — and launched a mental health nonprofit with Google's support.
Joined a family office as Investor in Residence, focusing on positive-impact ventures, while deepening research in consciousness and the purpose of life.
Became Partner, then Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures — the second-most-active U.S. venture fund with over $1B AUM. Concurrently served as Venture Partner at Gaingels and advisor to Empath VC and IDTheory. Also co-founded The Texas Ranchers professional sports team.
Founded Manifest Venture Partners — aligning capital, network, and expertise around a single mission: positive transformation in human and planetary wellbeing.
Nancy has been invited to speak by global platforms to share her insights on how companies can adapt and grow through fast-paced change.