1616 Ventures
São Paulo, São Paulo1616ventures.com
Overview
1616 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that also invests in the U.S. The firm focuses on angel and early-stage (Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A) investments with a strong preference for B2B businesses. Key investment sectors include healthtech, fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise software. 1616 Ventures aims to bridge the capital and experience gap between the startup ecosystems in North and South America. The firm also operates an 8-week online accelerator program called 1616 Ignite for U.S.-based, AI-driven startups. In 2022, the firm was reportedly raising its first fund of BRL 50 million.
Portfolio Companies
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Website
1616ventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerd Apply | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cienty | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ProSieve | May 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Neofin Tecnologia Ltda. | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Genial Care | Jan 2024 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
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