Candor Ventures

About The Fund

Candor Ventures is a Venture Studio specializing in the development and nurturing of early-stage technology companies. They prioritize engineering as the cornerstone of building impactful technological innovations, reflecting their belief that a strong technical foundation is essential for the success of the most meaningful companies. Candor Ventures invests both engineering teams and capital into startups that are set to shape the future, with a primary focus on software, including Web, Marketplace, SaaS, alongside diverse sectors such as PropTech, AgroTech, FinTech and financial services, sales and marketing, human resources, insurance and InsurTech, real estate and construction, pharmaceutical and medicine, and initiatives centered around women. With an investment range from $100,000 to $750,000 and a sweet spot at $200,000, the fund predominantly engages with companies at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Their portfolio showcases an array of companies that emphasize innovation in various markets, from B2B payment solutions and HVAC technician empowerment to facilitating global hiring processes, handwritten note marketing, smarter data utilization, and healthier candy alternatives. They also contribute to the success of their portfolio companies by rapidly assembling in-house engineering teams, ensuring lean operational costs, minimizing early dilution, and providing ongoing technical and product expertise. Candor Ventures prides itself on partnership and is dedicated to not only adding value but actively participating in the building process of each of their portfolio companies. Their team members, including Managing Partners Noah Berkson, Raul Ernesto Henriquez, and Peter Larsen, are spread across multiple locations, such as Newport Beach, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Ho Chi Min, Las Vegas, and Chicago, indicating a substantial geographical reach and diverse operational hubs.