A global community connecting venture scale founders & funders of Caribbean descent, startups impacting the future of the Caribbean & allies.

The Caribbean's impact reaches far beyond it’s 30+ countries and territories - to it’s diaspora communities in the U.S., U.K., E.U. and beyond.

We seek to amplify and unite this impact across venture ecosystems globally.

About

Caribbean Venture Collective (“CVC”) is a global network with a mission to increase visibility and access to capital for

(1) venture-scalable startups led by founders of Caribbean descent within the global diaspora building in any vertical +

(2) venture-scalable startups lead by founders of any ethnicity/nationality developing solutions in one of eight key impact verticals that are driving the Caribbean's future.

We advance our mission through facilitating connections in our private network, founder fellowship, and annual demo day event.

Membership types

Impact Verticals

Tourism is the backbone of several Caribbean economies, contributing significantly to GDP and employment.
Startups innovating in this vertical can create value by enhancing the region’s tourism offerings. With a rising demand for immersive and sustainable tourism, tech-driven solutions can help Caribbean destinations stay competitive.
Import/export in the Caribbean can be costly and inefficient due to fragmented logistics infrastructure.
Startups optimizing freight, last-mile delivery, and supply chain transparency can make trade more cost-effective.
Given the region’s reliance on imports, tech-driven solutions can create massive efficiencies and savings.
Real estate markets in the Caribbean, especially in tourism-heavy areas, are booming, but transactions remain inefficient.
PropTech startups focusing on fractional ownership, digital real estate marketplaces, and smart property management can drive efficiency.
AgriTech can transform Caribbean agriculture exporters by addressing long-standing challenges around productivity, quality, and market access
AgriTech startups can improve efficiency, boost local production, and reduce dependency on imports in the Caribbean.
Startups innovating in Clean, Green, and Blue Tech have a clear opportunity to make sustainable impacts on the Caribbean.
Blue Tech offers critical opportunities for advancing sustainable fisheries, coral reef restoration, and marine robotics, aiming to protect and enhance the region’s vast oceanic resources.
Clean / Green Tech innovation offers opportunities to help reduce environmental impact, and ensure a balanced approach to development and conservation
With over $117 billion USD in annual consumer spending and $5.4 billion from diaspora remittances, the Caribbean offers fertile ground for fintech innovation. Many residents remain underbanked, especially in rural areas, highlighting significant opportunities for digital banking, remittance services, and financial inclusion. InsureTech can further enhance this landscape, boosting economic stability and personal financial security across the region
Access to quality healthcare is a challenge in many Caribbean nations due to limited infrastructure and medical personnel in some destinations.
MedTech startups working on telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and mobile health services can bridge the gap, especially for remote and underserved communities.
The region's growing aging population also presents opportunities for eldercare tech
EdTech & Workforce Development
Many Caribbean nations struggle with skills gaps and brain drain, making workforce upskilling crucial.
EdTech startups providing digital learning, vocational training, and upskilling for remote jobs can help retain talent in the Caribbean and prepare workers for global opportunities.

Caribbean Nations & Territories

We take an inclusive approach to the Caribbean, recognizing both Caricom and non-Caricom nation states, along with affiliate and neighboring islands that share deep cultural, economic, or historical ties to the region.

Our founder community includes founders native to these islands, as well as founders of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generational descent across the global diaspora.

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