# Venture.do

> Venture.do is an early-stage Venture Capital firm based in the Dominican Republic, investing in the best B2B SaaS founders across Latin America. We back the "1% within the 1%" — exceptional founders building scalable software companies for the LATAM market.

## About

Venture.do was founded by entrepreneurs-turned-investors Jorge Vargas and Michael Jacobo. Before becoming investors, they built and led companies, ran acceleration programs, and supported 75+ Latin American startups across the Caribbean and LATAM region.

The firm operates with a "Founders First" philosophy: starting by listening, walking a mile in the founder's shoes, and building trust and transparency before capital.

## Investment Thesis

- **Stage:** Pre-Seed and Seed
- **Sector:** Primarily B2B SaaS (open to other scalable models)
- **Geography:** Latin America (Caribbean, Central America, South America)
- **Average check size:** ~$100,000 USD
- **Traction expected:** at least $100K USD ARR or strong demonstrable early traction
- **Process duration:** 4 to 8 weeks from application to investment decision
- **Founders location:** Founding team does not need to be based in LATAM, but the business must have a clear LATAM market strategy

## Funds

- **Fund Zero** — $2M USD, fully deployed across 10 portfolio companies. Used to validate the investment thesis.
- **Fund One** — Currently raising. Larger and more focused fund to back LATAM's top seed-stage founders.

## Investment Process (7 steps)

1. **Apply** through the form (https://venturedo.decilehub.com/submit_your_company) or get referred via the network.
2. **Initial screening** — team reviews application against investment criteria.
3. **Introductory call** — short call to get to know the team and vision.
4. **Due diligence and product review** — legal, operational, and technical evaluation.
5. **Second meeting** — clarify findings and discuss the business model.
6. **Negotiation** — deal terms and next steps.
7. **Investment decision** — final decision by the General Partners.

## Portfolio Companies (10)

- **Alterestate** (https://alterestate.com/) — SaaS-CRM for real estate agencies in LATAM.
- **Nippy** (https://www.nippy.la/) — Workertech marketplace for gig-economy workers.
- **Scape** (https://www.scapewellness.com/en) — On-demand wellness marketplace (massages, facial care).
- **Logra** (https://www.logra.io/) — AI-powered SaaS for LATAM banks to boost SMB portfolio profitability.
- **Picker** (https://www.pickerexpress.com/) — Unified delivery fleet management platform.
- **Pricelab** (https://pricelabsolutions.com/) — AI pricing optimization for retail and e-commerce.
- **Avify** (https://avify.com/) — SaaS for SMBs to automate inventory tracking across sales channels.
- **Ruedata** (https://ruedata.ai/) — AI-driven tire management software for fleet safety.
- **Quix** (https://quix.work/) — AI agent for personalized employee training at scale.
- **Vera AI** (https://www.heyvera.ai/) — AI SaaS helping enterprise retailers improve in-store sales conversations.

## Team

- **Jorge Vargas** — General Partner. Software engineer and serial entrepreneur. Founder of Codemera, co-founder of Alterna Academy and Finext, CEO of Printhouse.io. Board president of CASA. Launched Aceleración Alpha, Pragma.do, and three generations of Mi Tierra E' RD (63+ Dominican startups supported).
- **Michael Jacobo** — General Partner. Previously structured and led CREE Banreservas, a $500K+ fund investing in 10+ Dominican startups. MBA from Nebrija University and Babson College. 6+ years as International Purchase Manager at Luminatti.
- **Carolle Abreu** — Operations Assistant. Joined Venture.do in 2022, supports the firm's day-to-day operations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What stage do you invest in?**
A: Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups that have already demonstrated early traction.

**Q: What is your average check size?**
A: Around $100,000 USD per investment.

**Q: Do you only invest in B2B SaaS?**
A: B2B SaaS is the primary focus, but Venture.do is open to other scalable models if they fit the LATAM thesis.

**Q: What ARR do you look for?**
A: Typically at least $100K USD in ARR, evaluated holistically alongside team and market.

**Q: Do you invest outside Latin America?**
A: Geographic focus is Latin America (Caribbean, Central America, South America). The founding team can be based anywhere, but the business must serve LATAM markets.

**Q: How long does the investment process take?**
A: 4 to 8 weeks from initial application to investment decision.

**Q: Do you take board seats?**
A: Case-by-case basis, depending on deal structure and stage.

**Q: What do you bring beyond capital?**
A: Hands-on operational experience, deep LATAM network, support from acceleration programs, and a genuine founder-first partnership approach.

**Q: What if I don't fit your investment thesis perfectly?**
A: Reach out anyway. Venture.do believes in making connections with founders before investing.

**Q: Can I get feedback even if you don't invest?**
A: Yes, the team tries to provide constructive feedback whenever possible.

## History & Evolution

- **2011** — Volunteering: organizing community events to connect entrepreneurs across the Dominican Republic.
- **2018** — Programs: founder acceleration programs across the Caribbean.
- **2020** — The Studio: launched a venture studio to co-build with founders from idea to MVP.
- **2022** — Fund Zero: raised first formal fund ($2M USD) to invest in early-stage LATAM startups.
- **2026** — Fund One: scaling the thesis with a larger, more focused fund (coming soon).

## Memberships

Venture.do is a member of ADOFINTECH, RDEmprende, VC Lab, AngelHub, and CAPCA.

## Pages

- [Home](https://venture.do/): Overview, stats, founder testimonials.
- [About](https://venture.do/about): Firm history, mission, evolution timeline.
- [Team](https://venture.do/team): General Partners and team bios.
- [Funds](https://venture.do/funds): Fund Zero and Fund One details, 7-step investment process, full FAQ.
- [Portfolio](https://venture.do/portfolio): All 10 portfolio companies with descriptions and a LATAM origin map.
- [Contact](https://venture.do/contact): Contact info, application link, FAQ.

## Contact

- **Email:** info@venture.do
- **Apply to the fund:** https://venturedo.decilehub.com/submit_your_company
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/venture-do/
- **Headquarters:** Dominican Republic