The Venture City is a global early-stage venture fund that offers promising founders investment combined with bespoke data insights and operating expertise, all designed for product-led growth. The firm invests in Seed and Series A stages, focusing on startups operating in the U.S., EMEA, and Latin America. While generalists, they have a strong inclination towards Fintech, HealthTech, AI/ML/Data, and B2B SaaS sectors, particularly businesses that are essential rather than merely desirable.
Mission
The Venture City aims to democratize opportunities for high-potential founders worldwide, challenging conventional venture capital norms. They believe in the potential of resourceful, product-centric builders who adopt a data-driven approach to growth.
Approach
The firm offers more than just capital; as founders themselves, they understand the challenges and joys of building a company. Their global network and team of data scientists work in harmony to help startups grow immediately. They emphasize that talent has no zip code, recognizing that great ideas can emerge from anywhere.
Leadership Team
The Venture City’s team comprises experienced founders and operators turned investors, bringing a wealth of experience to support startups:
- Laura González-Estéfani, Founder & CEO: Laura spent nearly nine years with Facebook in various roles supporting overall growth strategies, including leading the Growth, Mobile & Partnerships team for Latin America.
Portfolio Highlights
With a global mindset, The Venture City has invested in over 100 companies across 14 different countries, with 35% of their portfolio companies being female-founded. Their portfolio companies have collectively raised $1.2 billion over five years.
Investment Strategy
The Venture City invests in Seed and Series A stages, offering ticket sizes ranging from $100,000 to $4 million. They focus on startups in the U.S., EMEA, and Latin America, particularly in Fintech, HealthTech, AI/ML/Data, and B2B SaaS sectors. They seek resourceful, product-centric founders who are willing to take a data-centric approach.
Tools and Resources
The Venture City has developed tools to help companies, both inside and outside their portfolio, gain an edge:
- Growth Scanner: Delivers meaningful insights and analytics to power product-led growth.
- VC Benchmark Report: Provides actionable industry-leading insights to help strategize.
Contact Information
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, visit The Venture City’s official website. Stay updated on their latest news and events by subscribing to their newsletter through the website.
The Venture City remains dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across the globe.