First Check Ventures
VC · San Juan · United States
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First Check Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2020 by Ali Jamal. Jamal, with over a decade of experience in product and growth roles at companies like Zynga and PayClip, leads a team of seasoned investors. The firm is known for its global reach and commitment to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in sectors such as fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, and marketplaces. They typically invest in pre-seed and seed stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $1M. First Check Ventures has a diverse portfolio, investing across North America, Latin America, and other emerging markets. Notable investments include Tajir - a marketplace for mom-and-pop stores in Pakistan, Made and Modern - AR-driven furniture manufacturing, Carupi - a peer-to-peer used car marketplace in Brazil, and Yummy - a super app for Venezuela. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on high-growth potential startups in emerging markets.
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