Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Developer tools • Payments • Nanotechnology • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • Singapore • Europe |
Investment Range | $60,000 - $4,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is a venture capital firm that specializes in various stages of the investment cycle, including Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. With an investment range from a minimum of $60,000 to a maximum of $4,000,000, IIDF primarily targets the software industry, focusing on sectors like Web Marketplaces, SaaS, Business Solutions, FinTech, Sales and Marketing, A.I. and Big Data, Developer tools, Payments, and Nanotechnology, as well as Woman Focused initiatives. They have a 'sweet spot' for investments around $500,000. Known for its GoGlobal program, IIDF supports IT startups with the ambition to enter global markets and reach an IPO. The fund demonstrates a comprehensive portfolio featuring investments across different fields such as B2B-focused platforms, financial services, customer relationship management tools such as amoCRM, and technological innovations like OFD.ru. Since its inception in 2013, IIDF has backed over 250 ventures, with notable successes in 2018 and 2019, including the 'Russian Unicorn' projects. The fund also takes pride in its diverse startup examples, such as BeInTech, an analytics tool, Coobic.ai that focuses on cooperatives, Voxart, a creative app, and Giftoman which specializes in ICOs and HR IT solutions. As an active member of the startup community, IIDF collaborates with several entrepreneurial organizations, accelerators, and networks such as Alchemist Accelerator, TechStars, and the Manila Angel Investor Network. Through these collaborations and its own initiatives, IIDF aims to create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures innovation and cultivates growth across their investment areas. Furthermore, their engagement extends to events like the TechStars Startup Weekend and partnerships with Amazon Web Services to provide comprehensive support to the startups. Acting as a catalyst for startup success, IIDF not only provides capital but also a platform for networking, mentorship, and strategic guidance to ensure a startup's progression from initial concept to market leader.