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Overview

Who we areWe are a NY-based early-stage VC focused on supporting immigrant founders growing their startups in the US.
Value addWe help our immigrant founders become experts in fundraising in the US. We connect the founders with the most relevant investors and educate them on how to pitch and negotiate. Often our $100k check is followed by $1M+ of investments through our introductions.
Firm typeVC
Global HQ

New York, NY, United States

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in pre-seed and seed US-based and US-focused tech companies with immigrant (or future immigrant) founders.
Funding stages1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue
Check size$50k to $200k
Target countries USA

Team

Sviata Luhovets
Analyst		I invest in immigrant founders
Ihar Mahaniok
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