To receive investment from Caricaco Ventures, your startup must be at the pre-seed or seed stage, have at least one founder from Central America or the Dominican Republic (or a meaningful operation in the region), have a launched MVP, and demonstrate real traction through active users or customers and revenue generation. Applications are submitted through the form on our website, along with your pitch deck. Our minimum investment ticket is USD 200,000.
Below, we explain step by step who can apply, what requirements we look for, and how the process works.
What Is Caricaco Ventures and Who Do We Invest In?
Caricaco Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on early-stage startups in Central America and the Dominican Republic. We invest in pre-seed and seed companies that have already validated their product in the market and are generating traction. We are also home to the largest network of Central American founders in the world. If you’re building a startup and want to change the world, we want to hear from you.
Step 1: Read Our Investment Thesis
Before applying, review the investment thesis available on our website. There, we explain in detail the types of startups we invest in and the stages we focus on (pre-seed and seed). This first step will help you determine whether your startup is a good fit for Caricaco Ventures before investing time in the application process.
Investment Requirements
To be eligible for investment, your startup must meet the following criteria:
- Founder or Operations in the Region: At least one founder must be from Central America or the Dominican Republic, or your startup must have a meaningful presence in the region, whether through its headquarters (HQ) or primary market.
- MVP Launched: Your minimum viable product (MVP) must already be available in the market and actively used by real users.
- Clear Traction:
- Active users or customers using your product.
- Revenue generation: your startup must already be generating revenue.
If your startup does not yet meet these requirements, we encourage you to continue building traction and consider applying once you have users and revenue.
How Much Does Caricaco Ventures Invest?
Caricaco Ventures invests a minimum of USD 200,000 per startup.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Read our investment thesis on our website and confirm that your startup fits our pre-seed or seed-stage focus.
- Verify that you meet the requirements: a founder or meaningful operation in the region, a launched MVP, and traction through active users and revenue.
- Prepare your pitch deck.
- Complete the application form on our website and upload your pitch deck.
- Wait for a response from our team.
What Happens After I Apply?
The Caricaco Ventures team reviews every application and responds regardless of the outcome. We value every founder’s time, which is why we communicate the result whether the decision is positive or negative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stages does Caricaco Ventures invest in? We invest in early-stage startups: pre-seed and seed.
What is the size of your investment tickets? Our minimum investment is USD 200,000 per startup.
Do I need to have revenue to apply? Yes. We look for startups with real traction, including active users or customers and existing revenue.
Can I apply if none of the founders are from Central America or the Dominican Republic? Yes, as long as your startup has a meaningful operation in the region, such as its headquarters (HQ) or primary market.
What do I need to submit with the application form? Your pitch deck.
Will I receive a response even if the answer is no? Yes. Our team responds to all applications, whether they move forward in the process or not.
Where do I apply? Through the application form on our website.
Ready to Apply?
If your startup meets the requirements, complete the application form, upload your pitch deck, and tell us your story. We are looking for the next generation of founders who will change the world.