Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Energy • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Investing | United States • Brazil |
Investment Range | $1,000 - $5,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $2,000 |
Skill Icon is an investment fund that specializes in financing early-stage startups, with a particular focus on the Pre-Seed and Seed funding stages. They support innovative companies within a broad range of industries, including Software, which encompasses Web Marketplaces and SaaS (Software as a Service); Education; Energy; Entertainment and Sports; CleanTech; HealthTech and Fitness; Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies; Healthcare and Wellness; Online Social platforms; and Consumer sectors. The fund is designed to bridge the gap for emerging entrepreneurs and startups that require capital to ignite their growth and bring disruptive ideas to market. With an investment minimum of $1000 and a maximum of $5000, Skill Icon positions itself to cater to the needs of smaller ventures and projects that demonstrate high potential. Their 'sweet spot' for investments sits at $2000, which indicates their preferred investment size for most engagements. By concentrating on early-stage companies, Skill Icon aims to not just provide capital but also to add value through strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to their network. They seek to partner with founders who demonstrate a clear vision, a scalable business model, and the potential to significantly impact their respective sectors. Skill Icon's approach is characterized by thorough due diligence and a commitment to building sustainable, long-term growth for their portfolio companies. By focusing on industries that are ripe for innovation and disruption, Skill Icon looks to be at the forefront of supporting developments that can shape the future of technology and society.