Secocha Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital firm founded in 2013, specializing in early-stage investments across FinTech, HealthTech, and Consumer Products & Services sectors. The firm focuses on startups raising Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series-A rounds and has a geographically agnostic investment approach, with a portfolio that includes companies from the United States, India, Israel, and France.
Mission
Secocha Ventures aims to identify, fund, and mentor startups that challenge the status quo. The firm is committed to partnering with visionary founders to drive innovation and create impactful solutions in their respective industries.
Approach
Secocha Ventures primarily invests in B2C companies, with occasional investments in B2B ventures. The firm emphasizes a collaborative and transparent investment process, providing strategic guidance and resources to help startups achieve their growth objectives.
Leadership Team
The Secocha Ventures team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs:
- Sanket Parekh, Managing Partner: Sanket leads all investments and brings extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
- Dr. Bharath Thankavel, Venture Partner: Bharath contributes his expertise in healthcare and technology to the firm’s investment strategy.
- Tanai Kamat, Principal: Tanai focuses on identifying investment opportunities and supporting portfolio companies.
- Vlada Televko, Operations Manager: Vlada manages the firm’s operations, ensuring efficient processes and support for portfolio companies.
Portfolio
Secocha Ventures has invested in a diverse range of startups, including:
- Brigit: A financial health app providing budgeting tools and cash advances.
- Forbidden Foods: A company offering innovative food products.
- Ossio Ltd: A health technology firm developing bio-integrative implants.
- Highlight: A platform for in-context user research.
As of April 2024, Secocha Ventures has made 52 investments and achieved 10 exits, demonstrating a strong track record in supporting startups through various stages of growth.
Testimonials
Founders have praised Secocha Ventures for their quick diligence, transparent processes, and value-added support:
- Zuben Mathews, Co-Founder & CEO of Brigit: “Persistence—a word that is sometimes undervalued. Looking back, it was clearly the right choice for Brigit as the team has added significant value, be it through thoughtful introductions or value-added advice on specific tactics.”
- Anuj Krishan, Co-Founder of Forbidden Foods: “The Secocha team was extremely quick in their diligence and decision-making process. This has been the fastest, smoothest, and most open and transparent fundraise process that I have ever seen in my current and previous ventures. Working together with Sanket and the rest of the Secocha team felt like building a real partnership.”
Contact Information
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, visit Secocha Ventures’ official website. Stay updated on their latest news and events by subscribing to their newsletter through the website.
Secocha Ventures remains dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across the globe.