Caricaco Ventures
Venture capitalSan José · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Caricaco Ventures aims to put Central America on the venture capital map by backing exceptional teams that challenge the status quo. Beyond capital, the firm offers hands-on support in strategy, operations, marketing, and product, and leverages its platform, access, and experience to connect founders with venture firms and key local and regional allies. It emphasizes understanding and living the Central American context, adapting VC practices to regional realities. The firm also runs an academy to build agency, innovation, and impact skills in the region's future founders, and cultivates a large entrepreneurial community through its weekly newsletter.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Caricaco Ventures invest at?
- Caricaco Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Caricaco Ventures focus on?
- Caricaco Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Caricaco Ventures located?
- Caricaco Ventures is headquartered in San José, CR.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelLa industria fintech y de logística en Centroamérica | Founders Sit Down | Caricaco Ventures
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El ecosistema de startups en Centroamérica | Ask Me Anything | Caricaco Ventures
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¿Cuál es el mayor error que han cometido en su negocio? | Founders Sit Down | Caricaco Ventures
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What Do VCs Look for in Founders? | Ask Me Anything with Kate Kiewel & Allen Taylor
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Secondaries Market: An Untapped Opportunity in LatAm | Antonia Rojas, Ben Black & Raul Ramirez
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