Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Seed, Latin America, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Mexico |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $2,500,000 |
99 Startups is an investment fund that focuses on nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in a wide array of industries, including Software, encompassing Web Marketplace and SaaS platforms; FinTech which covers a vast range of Financial Services; Logistics paired with Distribution sectors; Medical Devices intertwined with Hospital Services; Healthcare alongside Wellness, and ventures that are Woman Focused. They aim to empower emerging startups with the capital and resources needed to grow and scale. With a geographical focus on Latin America, 99 Startups is positioned to support the burgeoning startup ecosystem in the region. They consider investments across different growth stages, specializing in Seed and Pre-seed funding rounds. The fund's investment strategy is to inject capital between $100,000 and $5,000,000 in startups they believe have the potential to lead and disrupt markets. Their sweet spot for investment is around $2,500,000, where they expect to have a significant impact on a startup's trajectory while nurturing long-term partnerships. 99 Startups' hands-on approach includes not just financial backing but also providing mentorship, industry connections, and strategic guidance to help their portfolio companies thrive. By investing in diverse sectors and focusing on early-stage opportunities, 99 Startups aims to build a varied portfolio that captures the dynamism of the Latin American entrepreneurial landscape, giving promising businesses the push they need to succeed.