FAQ

  • Caribbean Venture Collective (CVC) is a global network with a mission to increase opportunities, visibility and access to capital for

    (1) venture-scalable companies led by founders of Caribbean descent within the global diaspora, and

    (2) venture-scalable companies lead by founders of all ethnicities/nationalities developing solutions in one of eight key impact verticals that are driving the Caribbean's future.

  • 2025

  • View options here.

  • Our Founder Fellowship is offering 12 selected pre-seed to series A startups an opportunity to be amplified across our global network and showcased in our annual demo day.

    It is 100% equity free. Learn more here.

  • Yes, if you are a pre-seed to series A company building in one of our eight impact verticals. Learn more and apply here.

  • No. Founders of descent from the global Caribbean diaspora with claimed heritage up to 3rd generations removed, can apply to our Founder Fellowship with a startup in any vertical.

    Your startup must be tech-enabled and at the pre-seed to series A stage.

  • Caribbean Venture Collective was created by Co-Founders Daniel Smith and Mita Carriman.

    You read their bio’s & origin story here.

    1. Hospitality, tourism & travel

    2. Supply chain

    3. Proptech

    4. Agritech

    5. Clean, green & blue tech

    6. Fintech & insuretech

    7. Healthtech

    8. Edtech & workforce development

    Read more details here.

  • View the list here.

  • Because it was needed!

    Learn about our origin story and leadership team here.