Latino equity and leadership across areas of impact are primary investment considerations
US Latinos must have significant ownership of the business, currently defined as greater than 25% (collectively, if there are multiple Latino co-founders/owners). Most companies in our pipeline will exceed this ownership threshold.
We invest in US Latino entrepreneurs who are operating in the US. Companies can have sales globally, but the source of talent, operational leadership, and thought leadership, for example, should be US-based and consistent with our mission and desired impact.
We prioritize technology-based solutions in key areas of impact
Workforce Development
Strengthening US workforce participation and success, including retraining workers
Healthy Communities
Improving physical, mental, social, and environmental health, through innovation in healthcare services, food production and access, transportation, and the environment
Media and E-Commerce
Capturing the mobile-first driven evolution in media and e-commerce and its effect on economic growth and progress
Educational Attainment
Bolstering the educational tools and journeys of students, educators, and parents and reducing inefficiencies and obstacles in both the access to and cost of education
New Economy Services
Tech-enabling traditional analog businesses and services, small and large; delivering innovative technology to all communities
Financial Advancement
Modernizing and distributing financial solutions to urban and rural communities; challenging traditional banking metrics and approaches
Engineering the Future
Solving large scale challenges for our economy, communities, and environment through research and development and inventions
Data Analytics
Leveraging data to drive efficiencies and positive outcomes for small and large enterprises
Our Criteria
We are currently investing out of our Fund II ($100M target) and investments range from $200k to $2M.
Latino Leadership
US Latina/o founder or C-Suite executive
Early-Stage
Pre-seed to Series A
Technology-Enabled
Software or tech-enabled business
High-Impact
Solves an important societal problem
Scalable
Disruptive product and large market size
US-based
Incorporated in the US with US-based leadership