DIRECT INVESTMENT · IMMIGRATION SUPPORT
Unshackled Ventures
Pitch Us
Independent editorial profile; DNA Future is not affiliated with or endorsed by this institution unless expressly stated. A venture fund for immigrant founders in the US, combining selective investment with immigration support.
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THE INSTITUTION
What is Unshackled Ventures?
Unshackled Ventures is a US venture firm co-founded by Manan Mehta and Nitin Pachisia.
It focuses on immigrant founders, including people constrained by student or work visas.
Nitin Pachisia and Manan Mehta founded Unshackled Ventures in 2014 to solve both the financing and immigration constraints faced by immigrant founders in the US.
The firm invests from dedicated venture funds, but the current Pitch Us page does not publish a single AUM or universal first-check amount.
Its companies span enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, climate and deep technology, unified by an immigrant-founder connection rather than one industry thesis.
The open Pitch Us form remains the official route. Immigration strategy is part of post-investment support, but neither funding nor a particular visa outcome is guaranteed by submission.
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THE PEOPLE
Who leads Unshackled Ventures and this program?
Manan Mehta
Founding General Partner
Co-founded Unshackled Ventures and works with immigrant founders on company formation and growth.
Nitin Pachisia
Founding Partner
Co-founded Unshackled Ventures and developed its immigration-support model.
Pitch submissions are reviewed by the investment team; there is no separate program director.
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THE PROGRAM
What is Pitch Us?
Founders submit a company for direct investment consideration and, if funded, receive immigration strategy support.
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WHO IT IS FOR
Who should consider it?
- Immigrant and international founders building in the US
- Students or workers facing visa constraints
- Very early companies seeking venture capital
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SUPPORT
What do you get?
- Selective first-check investment
- Immigration and employment-structure support
- Founder and investor network
Do not misread this
The public pitch page does not promise one standard check size or investment instrument.
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PUBLIC EVIDENCE
What does the public record show?
Its companies span enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, climate and deep technology, unified by an immigrant-founder connection rather than one industry thesis.
How to read this evidence
Examples show institutional or program history. They do not predict admission, funding, ownership terms or outcomes for a new applicant.
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APPLICATION
How do you apply?
- Submit through Pitch Us
- Explain both the company and immigration situation
- Complete investment review
- Work with counsel and the fund if selected
DNA Future research note. This is an independent editorial profile based on official sources. Program terms and availability can change; the institution’s current materials take precedence.
Last reviewed · 13 October 2026