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Gilgamesh Ventures

New York, NY · Invests in US; LATAM; North America · Website

Thesis

AI-native fintech companies that reshape payments, lending, insurance, capital markets, and financial infrastructure. We back visionary entrepreneurs leveraging AI for rapid scalability and customer experience improvement. Target companies reach $5M+ ARR within 18 months using lean teams.

Likely not a fit for

No non-fintech investments, no hardware, no consumer-only plays, no companies unable to reach $5M ARR within 18 months

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$35M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Andrew Endicott

General PartnerCo-Founding Partner · Primary contact

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Miguel Armaza

General PartnerCo-Founding Partner

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Burt Hicks

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Alan Chusid

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Tuvia Barak

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Portfolio

BrintaFintech Payments

Brinta is an AI-native tax automation platform built for LATAM that streamlines tax calculations, reporting, filing, and remittance, making the process seamless and automated.

AffinitiFintech Payments

Affiniti is a financial technology company that provides an all-in-one financial operating system specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in traditionally overlooked industries such as pharmacies, auto dealerships, and HVAC contractors. By offering tailored financial products, including credit cards and expense management solutions, Affiniti aims to address the unique cash flow challenges faced by these businesses.

NivaEnterprise Software

Niva is an AI-driven platform that automates Know Your Business (KYB) processes, enabling faster, safer, and smarter business onboarding globally. It leverages advanced AI to streamline business verification and reduce fraud.

BaselayerFintech Payments

Baselayer provides business identity verification, risk assessment, and fraud prevention solutions tailored for financial institutions, fintechs, and marketplaces.

NuviaEnterprise Software

Nuvia provides AI agents that simplify sales processes by generating, qualifying, and converting leads through various channels including WhatsApp, chatbots, and emails.

PrecznFintech Payments

Preczn is transforming the SaaS fintech ecosystem by solving the critical challenge of inefficient merchant data management. Our AI-driven, operator-first platform seamlessly connects fintech customers, providers, services, and data, empowering vertical SaaS platforms to unlock their full fintech potential.

LuminaryEnterprise Software

Luminary enables engineers to encode physics into AI, transforming how physical systems are designed, built, and operated. The platform provides tools for faster development, better designs, lower risk, and adaptive performance in engineering environments.

CayenaEcommerce Marketplaces

Cayena is a B2B marketplace specializing in wholesale food supplies, providing a comprehensive platform for restaurants and food service businesses to source a wide range of products, including meats, dairy, and grocery items. With a focus on simplifying the procurement process, Cayena offers an omnichannel shopping experience supported by dedicated consultants and next-day delivery.

KlarFintech Payments

Klar offers a range of financial services including credit cards, investment accounts, and personal loans, focusing on providing seamless financial experiences without traditional banking limitations.

PomeloFintech Payments

Pomelo is a fintech company offering international money transfer services, combining credit with secure bank transfers. It aims to transform cross-border financial support.

Modern LifeInsurance

Modern Life is an insurance technology company that uses AI to provide life insurance and financial protection services. It partners with various insurance companies and raised $20M in Series A funding.

DivibankEcommerce Marketplaces

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Gilgamesh Ventures Research Investment Thesis Gilgamesh Ventures is a global, early-stage fintech venture capital fund built around a unique operating model: deep fintech expertise combined with an influential media platform. Co-founder Miguel Armaza's Fintech Leaders podcast reaches nearly 100,000 followers across 180 countries and has directly sourced approximately 40% of the fund's investments.

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