Inicio Ventures
Overview
Inicio Ventures is an early-stage impact investment fund and ecosystem builder focused on bridging the US Latinx wealth gap by increasing the community's participation and success in the startup ecosystem. An initiative of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), the firm invests in US-based Latinx founders across various markets and industries. In addition to direct investment through funds like the "Generation 1 Fund", Inicio Ventures runs programs to develop talent, including a Venture Fellows program and an annual publication called "100 Rising Latinx Founders to Watch".
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
hiponline.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storybook App | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sunny | Oct 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Greether | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| We Are Here | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| HOLO Footwear | Aug 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Inicio Ventures based?
Inicio Ventures is headquartered in United States.
When was Inicio Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Inicio Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Inicio Ventures have?
Inicio Ventures has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Inicio Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Storybook App, Sunny, Greether, We Are Here, HOLO Footwear.
What was Inicio Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Inicio Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Greether in 2024.
What sectors does Inicio Ventures focus on?
Inicio Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Inicio Ventures focus on?
Inicio Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.