1616 Ventures

About The Fund

1616 Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on angel and early-stage investment rounds, nurturing startups in various industries including Software, FinTech, Retail, E-Commerce, Sales, Marketing, HealthTech, Fitness, Human Resources, Medical Devices, Hospital Services, Healthcare, Wellness, Pharmaceutical, Medicine, and Woman Focused sectors. The firm specializes in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding stages, with an investment range from $50,000 to $100,000, and a sweet spot at $75,000. They are recognized for their hands-on investment approach, bridging the capital and experience gap between North and South America's startup ecosystems. 1616 Ventures has a distinctive philosophy of engaging with founders and startups. They strive to reduce the burdens of fundraising and offer practical support, which includes refining pitches, MVP design, and providing access to their extensive network for recruitment and potential fundraising. The firm prides itself on a transparent investment process, emphasizing the importance of teams and ideas over polished presentations. 1616 Ventures not only invests capital but also provides entrepreneurial support, serving as a strategic partner to founders who may need guidance or a listening ear, an approach they humorously refer to as 'founder therapy'. Their experienced team comprises global investors and seasoned operators who bring a wealth of knowledge from various industries and roles. The firm also demonstrates a strong preference for B2B businesses but remains open to any tech startup that can rapidly scale up within a vast market. Their portfolio showcases investments in sectors such as femtech, B2B SaaS, healthtech, legaltech, and fintech, revealing a commitment to innovation and growth in technology-driven companies.