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initial.vc is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage Brazilian and Israeli startups.

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founded date

01.06.2011

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Private

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They have a laid-back approach and aim to be like co-founders to the startups they invest in. They typically invest between $100K-300K and have a preference for startups in the education, B2B, software, and technology sectors. They have a smaller number of deals and exits compared to other organizations, but have had success with portfolio startups like Pitzi, Wibbitz, Inc., and Soluto. They have a few critical employees and are often co-invested with Proxima Ventures Ltd, Founder Collective, and lool ventures.
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Roi Carthy
Roi Carthy

Roi Carthy

I've helped market big ideas & the startups behind them. Noteworthy work in these realms: PHP & Ad Blocking. Previously, the CMO of The Singulariteam Technology Group, where I supported a portfolio of 40+ companies. Before that, I was CMO of Rainbow (formerly Shine), where I championed the right of individuals to block abusive ads, while helping the Advertising Industry embrace better online ad experiences. In 2015 my work was recognized by 'The Drum' and their selecting of me as 'CMO of the Year: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2015/12/30/drums-new-year-honours-2015-industry-champions-and-ones-watch-including-top-names Before that, I was Managing Partner at Initial Capital (initial.vc), a private investment firm focused on deals in Israel and Brazil. I had the pleasure of working at companies such as Soluto and Zend Technologies. I also covered the Israeli startup scene for TechCrunch from 2007 - 2012.

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Daniel Cunha
Daniel Cunha

Daniel Cunha

Daniel is a founding partner at Initial Capital, responsible for operations in Brazil. His background combines extensive experience as advisor, senior manager and entrepreneur. For the past 10 years Daniel has been a partner at DealMaker (www.dealmaker.com.br), a leading Investment & Management advisory firm in Brazil, where he has been involved with mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, IPOs and corporate restructuring for companies across several segments and sizes. Daniel has a long history in IT, Telecommunications and Internet. Between 2009 / 2010, he was CEO at Softcorp, a leading systems integrator in Brazil, where he was responsible for the company's strategic realignment, and where he remains as a Board Member. At DealMaker, he has consulted for a variety of companies in these segments over the past years, with particular emphasis on market analyses, product development and capital structuring. Previously to DealMaker, Daniel was an executive at the start-up of .comDominio Data Centers, currently a part of Equinix, and Brasil Telecom, where he was responsaible for new businesses and participated in several internet related initiatives. Daniel is also a shareholder and Board Member at ISPM, a leading provider of performance and service level management solutions in Brazil.

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Daniel Cunha

Elad Cohen

Internet entrepreneur and Founder at Initial:Capital

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Elad Cohen

Employee Profiles
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Luciano Hansted

Luciano Hansted

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Roi Carthy

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Managing Partner

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Daniel Cunha

Partner, Brazil

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