1616 Ventures
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
14
Website
1616ventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienty | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Nuvia AI | Apr 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Papaya Privacy Co. | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Genial Care | Jan 2024 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| ProSieve | May 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is 1616 Ventures based?
1616 Ventures is headquartered in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
When was 1616 Ventures founded?
Founding year information for 1616 Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does 1616 Ventures have?
1616 Ventures has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 1616 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cienty, Nuvia AI, Papaya Privacy Co., Genial Care, ProSieve.
What was 1616 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
1616 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cienty in 2025.
What sectors does 1616 Ventures focus on?
1616 Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does 1616 Ventures focus on?
1616 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.