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Monster BA
Monster BA is a micro-investment initiative based in Los Angeles, focusing on early-stage investments in startups within the trades sector, particularly auto repair and related technologies.
Overview
What Monster BA does
What Monster BA is
Monster BA is a micro-investment initiative based in Los Angeles, focusing on early-stage investments in startups within the trades sector, particularly auto repair and related technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Micro VC
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 5, 2026
Official channels
Find Monster BA elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Monster BA as a funder
Investment thesis
Monster BA focuses on investing in trades and startups, particularly in the auto repair and related sectors, emphasizing the need for technological modernization in these industries.
Focus narrative
Monster BA invests primarily in sectors related to trades and startups, with a specific focus on auto repair, dealership software, and small-business technology. The organization seeks to back companies that are leveraging technology to improve efficiency and service delivery in traditionally offline industries.
Value beyond capital
Monster BA provides not only capital but also industry expertise and operational insights to its portfolio companies, leveraging Antonio Davila's extensive experience in the auto repair sector to guide startups in navigating the challenges of technological adoption in trades.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000–$37,500
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Angel · Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Vertical SaaS
- Regions
- United StatesNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- No
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- Shopgenie
Portfolio context
Shopmonkey: Auto repair shop management software. Shopgenie: Marketing platform for auto repair shops, noted as Monster BA's first true exit. DetectAuto: Computer vision system for auto repair service centers. Toma: AI/voice SaaS for auto dealerships. Motive: Dealership website software for automakers and retailers. SparkPlug: A portfolio company focused on enhancing service workflows.
Common questions
What to know about Monster BA
Upseed classifies Monster BA under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 5, 2026
Known limits
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