Tony Hawk, business executive MANTIS VC. With the additional funding, the company plans to double-down on its people-first approach to investing. “We couldn’t be more thrilled about our investment in Public.com and the potential this company has,” said Alex Pall, partner at MANTIS VC and member of The Chainsmokers. “We’re all about community and Public’s social focus makes the stock market a more inclusive space where everyone can get educated and excited about investing.” The new capital comes during a time in which people are seeking new ways to learn about and experience the stock market. Public.com’s community of investors has grown 10x since its launch in September 2019 and is approximately 40 percent women.