Venture Capital Leader & Entrepreneur; Co-Founder & Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures; Expert on AI Infrastructure & Enterprise Software

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
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Justis Mendez Biography

Justis Mendez is the co-founder and managing partner of OneSixOne Ventures, a pre-seed venture capital firm based in the Southeast that invests in enterprise software, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and government technology startups developing dual-use technologies. Mendez is recognized as one of the youngest Hispanic founding general partners in U.S. venture capital. After surviving a kidnapping at age 14, he leveraged his experiences to help establish OneSixOne Ventures and raise a $5 million fund focused on supporting overlooked founders and frontier technology.

Before entering venture capital, Mendez gained entrepreneurial and operational experience. He founded Qu Parking, a startup offering residential parking solutions, and led business development for Piñata, a New York City-based fintech company that enables tenants to earn rewards for paying rent. Mendez transitioned into venture capital without an Ivy League degree or technical background, leaving a real estate position to pursue opportunities in the industry. He built his network and deal flow by providing value to founders, conducting outreach, and establishing a presence on LinkedIn.

Mendez and his business partner, Pablo, launched OneSixOne Ventures to address the shortage of early-stage capital for startups in their region. They began by organizing events to connect founders with investors and built a technology community spanning from Orlando to Atlanta. This initiative led to the creation of an accelerator program that supported 40 companies in raising more than $13 million in 18 months, followed by the launch of their venture capital fund. OneSixOne Ventures focuses on funding young founders and has established partnerships with universities, including the University of Florida, where they run a 10-week campus program to help founders scale their businesses.

OneSixOne Ventures has invested in 13 companies and is known for hosting curated events, workshops, and boot camps nationwide. Mendez has explored the intersection of sports technology and venture capital through his collaboration on BETR, a micro-betting platform. He has spoken at industry events, including hosting a session on scaling AI infrastructure at Deep Tech Week in New York City. Mendez frequently addresses topics such as entrepreneurship, finance, Hispanic heritage, technology, and venture capital, sharing insights from his personal and professional journey with founders and investors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Justis Mendez Videos

Justis Mendez - Tech Jobber Podcast

Justis Mendez - Tech Jobber Podcast

Meet the Youngest Tech VC in Miami, Justis Mendez, who shares his insights on venture capital, navigating startup careers, building a professional...

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