Equal Opportunity Ventures Invests $2M in Manta AI to Democratize Data Science for All Organizations

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manta, the innovative AI platform that is transforming how organizations access and apply data science, has secured a significant $2 million investment led by Equal Opportunity Ventures (EOV). This investment marks a pivotal moment for Manta, highlighting a burgeoning trend toward agentic AI—tools designed not just to analyze data, but to actively clean, explore, test hypotheses, and generate insights autonomously. At its core, Manta simplifies sophisticated data analysis, making it radically more accessible. Organizations ranging from local governments to national nonprofits can now get defensible, elegant answers to complex questions in just minutes, without the need to hire full analytics teams or wait for extended periods. “We are proud to lead this investment in Manta,” said Michelle Rhee, Managing Partner at Equal Opportunity Ventures. “Manta is fundamentally changing the landscape of data science, making it more inclusive and accessible. This isn’t just about better dashboards; it’s about empowering people who make real-world decisions every day with the same analytical capabilities typically reserved for university labs or Silicon Valley tech giants.” The investment aligns with EOV’s mission to enhance economic mobility by supporting technologies that help public-serving organizations make smarter, faster decisions. By democratizing data science, Manta ensures that essential data-driven insights are available to a broader range of organizations, particularly those with limited resources. “Data science today is incredibly powerful, yet often exclusionary,” said Pawel Balon, Head of AI at Manta. “Our goal with Manta is to reverse this trend, providing organizations with the same level of analytical capability typically found in a university lab or a top-tier tech company, but without the associated costs or complexity. The support from Equal Opportunity Ventures accelerates our vision, allowing us to bring this technology to the people and organizations that need it most.” About Manta Manta is a cutting-edge AI platform that enables any organization to conduct rigorous, real-time data analysis without requiring a specialized data science team. Developed by engineers and researchers frustrated with the barriers to entry in advanced analytics, Manta allows users to pose complex questions and receive clear, trustworthy answers within minutes. For more information, visit www.joinmanta.ai. About Equal Opportunity Ventures Equal Opportunity Ventures (EOV) invests in companies that create transformative tools aimed at fostering a fairer future. Their portfolio includes technologies, data infrastructure, and access-oriented platforms designed to expand participation, benefit, and innovation—particularly for historically underserved communities. EOV is committed to advancing economic mobility through strategic investments.