Founder · Investor · Advisor
Nancy Fechnay
Consciousness · Venture · Positive Impact
Founder of Manifest Venture Partners — investing at the intersection of technology, wellness, and consciousness.
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Founder · Investor · Advisor
Consciousness · Venture · Positive Impact
Founder of Manifest Venture Partners — investing at the intersection of technology, wellness, and consciousness.
About
Nancy Fechnay is the founder of Manifest Venture Partners (MVP), an organization that invests in and provides strategic support to positive-impact companies. 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 most recent focus has been at the intersection of technology, wellness, and consciousness.
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.
Career Affiliations & Partnerships
Career Journey
Early Career
Began at Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, developing a foundation in impact investing and sustainability-focused venture capital.
Flight Ventures
Joined Flight Ventures alongside Gil Penchina to launch their European office, helping build Flight into the largest online syndicate in the world.
2015 – 2020 · Europe
While living abroad, mentored at the Vatican's Laudato Si' accelerator, Techstars, Pitch@Palace, and for Lords at the House of Lords. Co-founded three tech companies — one exit, one backed by Index Ventures, Atomico, and Outlier Ventures — and launched a mental health nonprofit with Google's support.
2020 · Return to Austin
Joined a family office as Investor in Residence, focusing on positive-impact ventures, while deepening research in consciousness and the purpose of life.
2021 – 2024 · Alumni Ventures
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.
2023 → Present · MVP
Founded Manifest Venture Partners — aligning capital, network, and expertise around a single mission: positive transformation in human and planetary wellbeing.
Advisory & Portfolio
Under MVP, Nancy serves as a trusted advisor and consultant to leading entrepreneurs at the frontier of wellness, consciousness, and deep technology.
Speaking
Nancy has been invited to speak by global platforms to share her insights on how companies can adapt and grow through fast-paced change.