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First Check Ventures

www.firstcheckventures.com

VCMatch 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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