Pinto Ventures

What is Pinto Ventures?

Pinto Ventures is a venture capital firm specialized in providing seed capital to inspiring startups. They are dedicated to supporting founders who are creating and growing their 'business chicks,' a term that symbolizes emerging companies with high growth potential.

Pinto Ventures articulates its commitment to these startups by offering capital, time, and assistance necessary for building successful enterprises. The industries they concentrate on include Software (covering Web Marketplace and SaaS platforms), PropTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Logistics and Distribution, Real Estate and Construction, Mobility, as well as startups with a focus on women.

Their investments range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $500,000, with a sweet spot of $50,000 likely indicating their typical initial investment amount.

Pinto Ventures sets itself apart by engaging actively and collaboratively with founders.

They provide impactful introductions in key business areas, coaching to keep pace with growth, and facilitating introductions to partner VCs for further funding and support. The fund is backed by an assembly of skilled professionals, including founders, angel investors, company builders, and board members, who draw upon executive careers and extensive networks in the industries they invest in.

They have a history of building consortiums with Angel Investors and VCs and boast a roster of co-investment partners including Kinnevik, Paypal, SmartCap, Valinor, TMT, Verve, Investec, HSBC, Speedinvest, Global Founders Capital, KIP, Ringier, Cavalry Ventures, Axa Venture Partners, Ananda, 500 Startups, Rheingau Ventures, Verve, Conexo, StartupWiseGuys, and multiple AngelList Syndicates, among others.

Pinto Ventures is located in Walchwil, Zug, Switzerland.