1616 Ventures

1616 Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech startups in Brazil and the United States. The firm focuses on angel, pre-seed, and seed-stage companies, primarily in the fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce enablement sectors. They seek to support entrepreneurs with scalable business models and a strong technological foundation.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a hands-off approach, allowing founders to concentrate on building their businesses while offering support when needed. They assist in fundraising by leveraging their extensive network of angels and early-stage VCs in both Brazil and the U.S., helping startups refine their pitches and navigate the fundraising process. Additionally, 1616 Ventures provides guidance in areas such as ideation, MVP design, human resources, and founder support.

Founded in 2022, 1616 Ventures is led by partners Alex Nogueira and Pedro Mendonça. Alex has over a decade of experience in global investing, having worked at Goldman Sachs and J. Mendes Investment Office in New York. Pedro brings entrepreneurial experience and expertise in marketing and operations, with a background in companies like AMBEV, BRG Capital, and Bausch Health Companies. Together, they aim to bridge the capital and experience gap between the startup ecosystems in North and South America, fostering the growth of innovative tech companies across the continent.