Mission Gate

Mission Gate is a venture capital firm that invests in seed and early-stage startups across various technology sectors. They focus on companies leveraging differentiated technology and scalable business models to drive innovation. Their investment areas include fintech, insuretech, consumer technologies, blockchain technologies, and digital health. Mission Gate has a global investment approach, having invested in companies in the United States, Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. They provide entrepreneurs with industry insights, a network of partners, mentors, and talent, along with the necessary growth capital to realize their full potential. Their strategy emphasizes investing in rapidly growing, emerging industries and innovative, industry-disrupting ideas. They view themselves as early enablers, offering support in product development, operational scaling, and global growth for their portfolio companies. Mission Gate's mission is to support bright entrepreneurs worldwide, providing financing and guidance throughout the startup journey.

Founded in 2014 by George Bachiashvili, Mission Gate has been active in the venture capital space for over a decade. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has a small team dedicated to identifying and supporting promising startups. They have a track record of investing in companies that have achieved significant milestones, such as FastFarma, a digital pharmacy for Latin America, Coinfirm, a blockchain analytics platform, and Youtravel.me, a platform for small group travel. Mission Gate's philosophy centers on empowering entrepreneurs with the resources and support needed to scale impactful ideas into lasting global solutions. They believe in long-term, collaborative partnerships, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and a network to help founders succeed.

Mission Gate's approach to investing focuses on people, product-market fit, and initial traction. They aim to build a global portfolio of top-tier startups by partnering with exceptional founders who are building great companies. Their expertise in target sectors, global footprint, and relationships allow them to meaningfully help portfolio companies realize their full potential. The firm has invested in companies across various industries, including fintech, insuretech, consumer technologies, blockchain technologies, and digital health. Their global investment approach reflects a belief that innovative products and ideas can be found around the world, and they have invested in companies in Silicon Valley, Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. Mission Gate's mission is to support bright entrepreneurs worldwide, providing financing and guidance throughout their startup journey.