First Check Ventures
www.firstcheckventures.comVCMatch tracks First Check Ventures as an investor focused on Fintech, Payments, and Enterprise SaaS companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, and Global, Latin America, and Pakistan markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.
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Geography
Global, Latin America, and Pakistan
Investment Thesis
First Check Ventures focuses on making early and transformational investments in companies with potential to do great things. Founded in 2020, the firm has developed a global network of business partners and is built on a team of seasoned investors seeking to partner with hard-working, visionary entrepreneurs. Their approach emphasizes early-stage entry points and global geographic diversification.
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Investment Focus
Who should take a closer look
First Check Ventures is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in Fintech, Payments, Enterprise SaaS, and Vertical SaaS, especially across Global, Latin America, and Pakistan.
Focus statement
Investing in early stage startups across the globe with emphasis on emerging markets including Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and MENA regions. Strong focus on fintech, marketplace, SaaS, and delivery-focused businesses.
Value Add
- Founding partner Ali Jamal has completed over 200 angel deals and brings deep experience from growth roles at major platforms (Zynga, Agoda, Rappi, PayClip)
- Heavy concentration in emerging markets and underserved geographies, particularly Latin America
- Proven track record with Y Combinator-backed companies (60+ portfolio companies with YC affiliation)
- Portfolio encompasses diverse sectors from fintech to marketplaces to consumer services
- Global syndication model allowing other investors to participate
Stage And Sector Fit
Portfolio Highlights
TAJIR
Marketplace
MADE AND MODERN
Manufacturing
CARUPI
Marketplace
YUMMY
Fintech
BYTE
Food Delivery
BOOMY
Music
TUNED
Fintech
TREINTA
Fintech
+ 77 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
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