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FirstAngels Caribbean

Angel network

Kingston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

FirstAngels Caribbean is an angel network focused on supporting and accelerating early-stage Caribbean startups. It brings together high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies to provide capital alongside mentorship, business development, technical guidance, and access to an extensive regional network. The group invests in seed, startup, and early-stage companies, positioning its value beyond capital toward strategic help, governance support, and market access across the Caribbean. It emphasizes 'smart money' from local investors and helps founders connect with suppliers and partners to reduce costs and ease growth.

Invests inSector AgnosticBelizeLatin America

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Kingston, JM
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
2

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
Joseph M. Matalon· Co-Founder & Chairman

Co-Founder and Chairman of FirstAngels Caribbean, affiliated with ICD Group.

Delroy McLaren

Board member associated with Cable & Wireless.

Gia Abraham

Board member associated with CAC2000 Limited.

Larren Peart

Board member associated with Blue Dot.

Wayne Sutherland· Angel Investor𝕏

Angel investor and board member at FirstAngels Caribbean.

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

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Investments · 2 tracked

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BookFusion is a cross-platform eBook reading and management app for iOS, Android, and web that lets users upload, organize, read, highlight, and sync their own eBooks (PDF, MOBI, EPUB) across devices, with support for importing Calibre libraries.

ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does FirstAngels Caribbean invest at?
FirstAngels Caribbean invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does FirstAngels Caribbean focus on?
FirstAngels Caribbean focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is FirstAngels Caribbean located?
FirstAngels Caribbean is headquartered in Kingston, JM.

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