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Niu Ventures
Niu Ventures is a pre-seed fund investing $500K+ in pre-seed LATAM, Korean and Japanese tech startups. The firm helps founders understand the global VC game...
Niu Ventures
Niu Ventures is a pre-seed fund investing $500K+ in pre-seed LATAM, Korean and Japanese tech startups. The firm helps founders understand the global VC game and connects them to top startup mentors, bridging LATAM, Korea and Japan to Silicon Valley. It prefers pre-seed companies with an MVP, POC or launched product and is sector agnostic aside from stated exclusions.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Brazil
City
Sao Paulo
Corporate office
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Niu Ventures' geographic investment focus?
The firm targets pre-seed technology startups in three specific regions: Latin America, Korea and Japan. Its operational footprint centers on São Paulo, but its sourcing model reaches actively into Korean and Japanese founder ecosystems. The stated goal is to give these founders early access to Silicon Valley's growth networks, mentors and venture norms.
How does Niu Ventures support its portfolio companies beyond capital?
Niu Ventures emphasizes a founder-controlled, low-touch support model. It offers portfolio companies access to what it describes as an extensive mentor and investor network spanning the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The firm positions its own operating experience across these regions as a bridge resource for founders encountering global venture dynamics for the first time.
What is Niu Ventures' typical check size?
Niu Ventures states a minimum investment of $500,000 for pre-seed deals. The firm has not disclosed an upper limit or a total fund size, and it does not publish data on follow-on reserve strategy or participation in later-stage rounds.
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