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Cats.vc

Venture capital

Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

CATS.VC focuses on AI and FinTech startups, selecting founders with proven traction, strong teams, and category-leading ambition rather than early-stage ideas. It targets early-stage companies backed by top-tier co-investors with $3M+ ARR, as well as pre-IPO opportunities with clear exit paths, secure structures, validated metrics, and strong unit economics. The firm leverages 15+ years of experience, 50+ deals, and a network of 100+ partner funds managing over $3B in assets to access deals across US and LATAM markets. It specializes in complex transactions including secondaries, late-stage, pre-IPO, and corporate exits, offering hands-on support from growth strategy to exit preparation.

Invests inAI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSector AgnosticBrazilLatin AmericaUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$200K – $500K
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
11

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Yakov Kop· Managing Partner & Co-founder

Co-founder and Managing Partner of CATS.VC with over 18 years of experience in corporate finance and venture capital, involved in 50+ deals across Seed, Series A, and Pre-IPO stages. He is also an angel investor with C-level experience in corporate strategy and business development.

Investments · 11 tracked

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Galgo

Vehicle financing and mobility platform in Mexico providing motorcycle and vehicle loans to underbanked consumers.

Jet

Electric scooter sharing platform in Brazil offering micro-mobility solutions across major cities.

Kraken

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, offering spot and futures trading, staking, and institutional services.

Krave Mart

Quick commerce platform delivering groceries and essentials in under 30 minutes across emerging markets.

Lemon Cash

Digital banking platform in Latin America with crypto integration, serving millions of users across Argentina and beyond.

Minu

Earned wage access platform in Mexico enabling employees to access earned salary instantly with employer integration.

OpenAI

AI research and deployment company, creator of GPT and ChatGPT.

Payflow

On-demand salary access platform for employees across Europe, offering financial wellness benefits to enterprises.

Vast Data

Enterprise data infrastructure platform built for AI workloads, providing high-performance storage and data management at scale.

Veles Finance

Automated trading and investment platform providing algorithmic strategies for retail and institutional investors.

Vexi

Digital credit card platform in Mexico for underbanked consumers, using AI for credit scoring and risk management.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Cats.vc invest at?
Cats.vc invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Cats.vc's typical check size?
Cats.vc typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
What sectors does Cats.vc focus on?
Cats.vc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Does Cats.vc lead rounds?
Cats.vc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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