Ganas Ventures

Q: When was Ganas Ventures last fund created?

Ganas Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-03-08.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2022

AUM

$10 M

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America South America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities LGBTQ

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ganas Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2022 by Lolita Taub. The firm is known for its community-driven approach, investing in early-stage companies across the United States and Latin America. Ganas Ventures is committed to supporting diverse founders, with a significant portion of its portfolio being BIPOC, Latine, women, and LGBTQ-led companies.

The firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, the future of work, and Web3/crypto, with typical check sizes ranging from $25K to $100K. Ganas Ventures invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stages, leveraging a strong network of co-investors including a16z and Lightspeed. The firm has raised over $70 million for its portfolio companies, which are spread across the US and Latin America.

Notable investments by Ganas Ventures include Storybook - a children's app, Papaya - a fintech platform, and Manzana Verde - a healthy food delivery service. The firm prides itself on its extensive community and network, which it uses to drive growth and success for its portfolio companies.

Industry

E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Web3

Ganas Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Ganas Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Web3	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America	$5-10 m	$10 M	March 2022

Contacts

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Lolita Taub General Partner

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FAQs about Ganas Ventures

Is Ganas Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ganas Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Ganas Ventures located?

Ganas Ventures is located in San Diego, California, United States.

When was Ganas Ventures founded?

Ganas Ventures was founded in 2022.

What sectors and industries does Ganas Ventures invest in?

Ganas Ventures invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Web3.

What is Ganas Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Ganas Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, South America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ganas Ventures typically invest in?

Ganas Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Ganas Ventures investment?

Ganas Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ganas Ventures?

Ganas Ventures has around $10m assets under management.

When was Ganas Ventures last fund created?

Ganas Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-03-08

Does Ganas Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Ganas Ventures invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities, LGBTQ startups and founders.

Is Ganas Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Ganas Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Ganas Ventures?

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