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Byld Ventures is an early-stage fintech fund backing the best founders in the Middle East and Africa. WHO WE AREWE LOVE WHAT WE DO: We are your most responsive investor. WE ARE COMPETITIVE: We resemble the founders with whom we back: restless with an abnormal desire to win. WE ARE OPTIMISTIC: We’re comfortable with the unknowable’s and focus on what can go right, as opposed to what can go wrong. HOW WE INVESTWE INVEST EARLY: In most instances, before a line of code has been written. WE ARE NIMBLE: We prefer to lead rounds. We move quickly and avoid unnecessary diligence. WE ARE ACTIVE: We tend to work best with technical and resourceful founders that are yet to ship.

We are closely connected with the Tech + Startups Community of 10,000+ Startup Founders, VCs, and Tech Leaders. Launched by Denis Hiller (our GP) in 2023, it’s "the conference that never ends," curating engaging experiences in Miami, Silicon Valley, and remotely around the world. We welcome all pitches and are sector agnostic. However, there are areas of interest due to our Miami and Silicon Valley locations: 1) Agentic AI & SaaS 2) FinTech 3) LatAm Why are we called 1001 VC? 650 + 305 + 46 = 1001 Our fund's name represents bridging 3 key ecosystems.​ 650 - Silicon Valley 305 - Miami 46 - Sweden​ We are a US-based fund with a presence in Miami and Silicon Valley. We have a strong relationship with Startups in Stockholm, Sweden so our name incorporates all 3.

Carao Ventures is an early-stage VC firm for small and medium sized markets in Latin America. We support entrepreneurs who have the technical skills and grit needed to disrupt industries. Where does Carao Ventures invest? Carao Ventures considers investments in every spanish-speaking country in Latin America. We have a particular interest in companies operating in Central America, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. What industries does Carao Ventures invest in? We view almost every industry in our region as uncompetitive and in severe need of an innovation overhaul, and we believe that early-stage venture funding for Latin America's talented entrepreneurs is a key component to addressing this. We invest with the goal of creating valuable and competitive companies across most industries. We do NOT invest in certain industries, including but not limited to weapons, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. What stages does Carao Ventures invest in? Recognizing the shortcomings of nomenclature, Carao Ventures generally seeks to invest in companies that are in Pre-Seed, Seed, or Pre-Series A stages. There is more flexibility for companies run in the US by Latin American founders (reminder: these types of companies need to have a relevant portion of their operations based in Carao Ventures target geography). What does Carao Ventures tend to look for in the companies and teams it invests in? Other than geographical and business stage criteria, we favors companies with the following characteristics: Companies that are developing or making smart use of technologies or innovative business concepts that have the potential to transform the way a sizable industry or market operates, or to become a key driver within a whole new industry. Companies that have defined a value proposition that is scalable, have international market potential, and are preferably not capital intensive. Companies that have a value proposition derived from competitive advantages that are intrinsic to, or present in, LatAm (e.g. distinctive capabilities, a market gap, a specific sector’s recognition, access to a resource, etc.) Companies led by talented multi-disciplinary teams that are self-sufficient to the point that they can effectively design, produce, and sell their product or service; Companies that have not received multiple previous rounds of funding without reaching traction in the business. Companies that have favorable prospects for subsequent rounds of financing or future liquidity events, as well as a straightforward exit strategy. How much does Carao Ventures invest per ticket? Recognizing the shortcomings of nomenclature, ticket sizes for different investment rounds are generally as follows (all values in United States Dollars): Pre-seed: $25,000 to $100,000 Seed: $250,000 to $1,000,000 Pre-Series A/Series A: $500,000 to $1,750,000 What is the best way to contact Carao Ventures? We prefer you contact us via warm intros. We value the opinion of our relationships and a reference goes a long way. If you don’t have access to someone in our network, that is perfectly fine. You can apply through our contact form on this website and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. For questions related to press, partnerships, and other institutional enquiries, please send us an email to info@caraov.com. What can I expect for Carao Ventures investment process? The investment process is as follows: Step 1: Prospective startups apply through the website’s application form Step 2: Startups selected for an initial call will be contacted via e-mail Step 3: Startups are contacted within 2 weeks with an indication of next steps Step 4: Depending on the outcome of the previous step, startups enter deeper due diligence processes with Carao Ventures (e.g., additional interviews, questions, evaluations) Step 5: Depending on the outcome of the previous step, startups are presented to Carao Ventures Fund I’s Investment Committee that will ultimately determine whether or not a company will receive an investment. From start to finish, the investment evaluation process can take between 3 weeks to 3 months, with an expected average of 1.5 months. Does Carao Ventures sign NDAs? Carao Ventures does not sign NDAs unless the information being shared describes highly proprietary information relating to a novel technology that is core to a company’s competitive advantage and business strategy. Not signing NDAs is the norm in Venture Capital investing. For more information on why most VC investors do not sign NDAs, please refer to Brad Feld’s take on the matter here. Does Carao Ventures invest in competing companies? Carao considers competing companies on a case by case basis. We prefer when companies do not overlap in geographies, and always consider the opinion of our portfolio company founders before making a decision.

We believe the greatest opportunities will come from serving the unmet needs of the middle class, which will define the global economies in the century to come. We invest in extraordinary people. We view ourselves as relationship capital and true active partners whereby we take a tailored approach to creating value, considering the unique needs of our companies. We believe global connectivity is essential to unlocking value in emerging markets. At the same time, reverse innovation is driving efficiency in developed economies. Valor acts as a strategic bridge between the U.S. and LATAM, helping our portfolio companies navigate and capitalize on opportunities across both markets.

XVC Tech is a $125mn fund supported by founders of the XDC Blockchain Network that specializes in investing in early-stage Web3 start-ups, Till date, we have invested in over 40+ Web3 start-ups globally with focus on diversified sectors such as Digital Asset Custody, DeFi, TradeFi, DAO, DEX, NFT, Metaverse and Asset Tokenization.

Investing is more than just numbers at Starport Capital - it's about people. Investments in volatile markets can be challenging, and finding, researching and tracking potential investments can be time-consuming and tedious. This is especially true when individuals want to invest in more established, privately held companies without committing large amounts of capital. We can help you with this through Starport Capital. INVESTORS FACING INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES:An overview of the financials and revenue path of a private company, as well as the status of projects Participating in primary transactions with VC funds requires a large capital commitment. Maintaining awareness of trending news, issues, and IPO plans of secretive private companies. Liquidating ISO shares in private companies on the secondary market Equity investments in late-stage, high-growth private companies diversify their portfolios. Researching private companies isn't all that exciting or fun. Individual investors should have the same opportunity to invest in Silicon Valley growth stories as big venture capital firms. Our in-depth research and analysis keep investors updated on trends, market activity, and IPO prospects. Managing private equity funds allows our investors to participate in both primary and secondary transactions across multiple industries while making the process as painless and enjoyable as possible. ​ In addition, we never lose sight of who is behind the investment dollars. It is our goal to tailor recommendations to meet individual investors' preferences, and we don't recommend opportunities we wouldn't invest in ourselves. Our investors are never left in the dark after transactions are closed. Our IPO Watch Newsletter educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of our investors with periodic updates.