Pre-seed and seed investor with $140m AUM, leading US rounds and investing $500k-$2.5m.
Location
Miami, FL, US
Founded
2018
Animo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed investor with $140 million assets under management. The firm leads rounds across the United States, typically investing between $500,000 and $2.5 million in companies raising $500,000 to $5 million. Animo focuses on early-stage startups, primarily participating in seed and pre-seed rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Lunchbox, Mathison, and Sage. Founded by Nico Berardi, who brings global perspective from his experience with TECHO.org and Miami Angels, Animo Ventures leverages its team's diverse background to support entrepreneurs. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes backing innovative startups across various sectors, with a particular interest in technology-driven solutions.
Animo Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
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