Vinit Mehta

Overview

Vinit Mehta is an angel investor and founder of Mehtta Ventures Dubai, focusing on media and gaming startups. He has a background in the video streaming industry, having run and sold his first startup in 2011, which streamed video and advertisements on taxi screens in urban India. In 2017, he led Brightcove's operations in India, assisting over 100 publishers, broadcasters, e-commerce giants, sports rights holders, and startups with streaming technologies, monetization, and content distribution strategies. Currently, he advises several leading media and media tech companies, including Endeavor Streaming and IMG. His family has a legacy in the diamond and jewelry industry, with his grandfather instrumental in accelerating the growth of the diamond business between Surat and Mumbai from 1940 to the late 1970s. His father, Dr. Shailesh Mehta, is a prominent cardiologist in Mumbai, and his mother, Mrs. Suneeta Mehta, is a leading psychotherapist. Mehtta Ventures Dubai, founded by Vinit Mehta, is a dynamic investment bank and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Dubai. The firm focuses on sectors such as media tech, health tech, e-commerce, fintech, prop tech, AI, gaming, adtech, entertainment, and sports tech. The company specializes in fundraising, strategy, startups, media tech, AI, advisory, family office, and investment banking. In May 2025, Vinit Mehta launched Pressplay Capital, a $10 million fund aimed at supporting gaming, adtech, media tech, and sports tech startups. The fund is focused on the 'GAMES' sectors—gaming, adtech, media tech, entertainment, and sports tech. The UAE-based fund is currently awaiting regulatory approvals, with plans to complete its first round of fundraising by August or September 2025. In June 2024, Vinit Mehta invested in Adsolut Media during its pre-seed funding round, contributing $30,000 to the company. This investment aligns with his focus on early-stage startups in the media and technology sectors. Vinit Mehta's diverse background and strategic investments reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the media and technology industries, particularly within the Indian market. His family's legacy and his own entrepreneurial ventures have positioned him as a significant figure in the investment landscape, dedicated to supporting transformative startups across various sectors.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies