What stage does Niu Ventures invest at?

Niu Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed stage.

What is Niu Ventures's typical check size?

Niu Ventures typically writes checks of $500K.

What sectors does Niu Ventures focus on?

Niu Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is Niu Ventures located?

Niu Ventures is headquartered in Sao Paulo, BR.

Does Niu Ventures lead rounds?

Yes, Niu Ventures leads investment rounds.

Who does Niu Ventures co-invest with?

Niu Ventures most often shares deals with Antler, DS/X Ventures, ITERATIVE, among 3 tracked co-investors.

Niu Ventures

Venture capital

Sao Paulo · Pre-Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Niu Ventures focuses on bridging startups from Latin America, Korea, and Japan to Silicon Valley. The firm invests $500K and up at the pre-seed stage in tech startups from these regions. Beyond capital, it aims to help founders understand the global venture capital landscape and connect them with a network of top startup mentors and investors. The team draws on its own experience as founders and operators across the USA, Europe, LatAm, and Asia, emphasizing a transparent, casual, and founder-focused culture with a high-availability, low-touch approach that keeps founders in control.

Invests inSector AgnosticArgentina Brazil Japan Latin America Sao Paulo South Korea United States

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Stage

Pre-Seed

Check

$500K

Sao Paulo, BR

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

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Founded

2021

Tracked investments

Team · 7 people

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Paul Bragiel· Co-founder & Chairman· United Statesin 𝕏

Co-founder based in the US who connects GameFounders with key industry players.

Reinaldo Normand· Managing Partner· Sao Paulo, Brazilin

Reinaldo Normand is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Niu Ventures, which focuses on pre-seed investments in technology entrepreneurs from Latin America, Korea, and Japan. He has founded and operated multiple technology startups in the US, China, and Brazil, including Zeebo, a 3G set-top-box backed by Qualcomm Ventures, and has achieved two exits. Normand has advised startups as an investment partner at Gamefounders and as an Entrepreneur in Residence at MIT, holds degrees in Computer Information Systems and an MBA, and is multilingual.

What they invest in

from 4 of 4 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Digital Health ×1EdTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketing Tech ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:Brazil×2

Investments · 4 tracked

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By year:2025 · 1 2024 · 1 2021 · 13 dated

Hunahuna-ai.com inJun 2025 · $1.5M

Huna provides an AI-powered platform to healthcare institutions for early cancer detection and patient management.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Daniella Castro, PhD(Founder)in

Co-investorsbig_bets New Ventures Capital

LogSharelogshare.com.brJun 2024 · $2.4M

LogShare operates a collaborative logistics platform that connects shippers and their carriers to turn empty return trips (backhaul) into paid freight, acting as a neutral broker that protects shipper data and qualifies carriers.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Pedro Prado(Founder)in

Co-investorsFJ Labs Kamay Ventures Onevc Venture Partners Llc

Nulinganulinga.com inDec 2021 · $1M

Nulinga provides language learning combining human instruction and technology for students and corporate clients.

EdTechSão Paulo, BR

Juani Villarejo(Founder)in Martin Perri(Founder)in

Co-investorsLatitud Ventures

YOBOyobo.id in

Yobo is an AI-powered marketing service that provides growth strategy and email campaign building for consumer brands.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech

Sean Liao(Founder)in

Co-investorsAntler DS/X Ventures ITERATIVE

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Niu Ventures invest at?: Niu Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
What is Niu Ventures's typical check size?: Niu Ventures typically writes checks of $500K.
What sectors does Niu Ventures focus on?: Niu Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Niu Ventures located?: Niu Ventures is headquartered in Sao Paulo, BR.
Does Niu Ventures lead rounds?: Yes, Niu Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Niu Ventures co-invest with?: Niu Ventures most often shares deals with Antler, DS/X Ventures, ITERATIVE, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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PORTO DE ITAJAÍ - AUTORIDADE PORTUÁRIA · Reinaldo Normand · youtube.com

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Co-investors · 2

Latitud Ventures

Latitud is an early-stage venture firm backing Latin American founders, providing first checks with founder-friendly terms and a fellowship program that connects LatAm talent to Silicon Valley.

Both backed · 1

Nulinga

$100K – $5M

TheVentureCity

TheVentureCity is a global early-stage venture fund that backs product-led founders across Europe, the U.S., and LatAm, offering capital alongside data insights and operating expertise.

$1M – $4M

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