Fika Ventures

Fika Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2016 that specializes in seed-stage investments in technology-focused companies across the United States. The firm primarily targets enterprise and data-driven B2B software, fintech, marketplaces, and digital health sectors. With a commitment to addressing significant systemic challenges, Fika Ventures invests between $250,000 and $1 million in startups, aiming for ownership stakes of five to ten percent. While the firm predominantly focuses on opportunities in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, it also explores potential investments in emerging markets such as Seattle and New York.

Arteen Arabshahi

Principal and Founding Member

Gabriella Brignardello

Senior Associate

John Chen

Partner

Matt Hersh

Operating Partner

Eva Ho

General Partner

James Shecter

Senior Associate

TX Zhuo

General Partner

Tianxiang Zhuo

General Partner

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Inspectiv

Series A in 2022
Inspectiv offers rapidly growing technology companies an end to end security solution that improves their security posture in a streamlined way so they can focus on product development and growth.

Upwards

Series A in 2022
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

HeyRenee

Seed Round in 2022
HeyRenee is the personal health concierge, everyone, especially those managing chronic illnesses and conditions, has wanted and needed. The patient-centric HeyRenee platform is designed to consolidate, coordinate, communicate and connect all aspects of medical care. Through long-sought data integration with healthcare providers, the platform endeavors to eventually help all Americans, the underserved especially, connect with their entire healthcare team and relieve the burdens of appointment scheduling, in-home visits, prescription medication administration to Telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and more

Papaya

Series B in 2021
Papaya is a developer of an online mobile bill payment application that simplifies financial transactions for users. The application supports various payment methods, including debit and credit cards and direct bank account transfers. It prioritizes security by encrypting personal information and payment data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI standards. In addition to its bill payment services, Papaya operates as an electronic money platform, offering digital solutions, online banking, and international payment services. This combination of features enables users to manage their financial activities efficiently and securely.

First Resonance

Series A in 2021
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

HeyRenee

Seed Round in 2021
HeyRenee is the personal health concierge, everyone, especially those managing chronic illnesses and conditions, has wanted and needed. The patient-centric HeyRenee platform is designed to consolidate, coordinate, communicate and connect all aspects of medical care. Through long-sought data integration with healthcare providers, the platform endeavors to eventually help all Americans, the underserved especially, connect with their entire healthcare team and relieve the burdens of appointment scheduling, in-home visits, prescription medication administration to Telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and more

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2020
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

Inspectiv

Seed Round in 2020
Inspectiv offers rapidly growing technology companies an end to end security solution that improves their security posture in a streamlined way so they can focus on product development and growth.

Pipe

Seed Round in 2020
Pipe Technologies Inc. is a financing platform designed specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Pipe enables these businesses to access immediate liquidity by converting their recurring revenues into cash. This innovative approach allows companies to receive non-dilutive financing through instant cash advances based on the total annual value of their subscription contracts, facilitating growth without the need to give up equity. Additionally, larger SaaS firms utilize Pipe's platform to provide more flexible payment options to their customers, enhancing their competitive edge in the market.

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2019
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a platform designed to enhance the manufacturing process for hardware companies. Founded in 2018, the company offers a tool called ion, which serves as a factory operating system that helps manufacturers manage and track parts and processes from the prototype stage to full-scale production. This platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including startups and large manufacturers, to effectively oversee their product development cycles. Notable projects supported by First Resonance include advanced technologies such as NASA's lunar lander, next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, and robotic farming systems. The team at First Resonance comprises experienced engineers from leading firms in the manufacturing sector, bringing expertise in hardware, software, and data management to empower clients in their innovative endeavors.

Upwards

Seed Round in 2018
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

Papaya

Seed Round in 2018
Papaya is a developer of an online mobile bill payment application that simplifies financial transactions for users. The application supports various payment methods, including debit and credit cards and direct bank account transfers. It prioritizes security by encrypting personal information and payment data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and PCI standards. In addition to its bill payment services, Papaya operates as an electronic money platform, offering digital solutions, online banking, and international payment services. This combination of features enables users to manage their financial activities efficiently and securely.

Upwards

Seed Round in 2017
WeeCare empowers caregivers to create sustainable home daycare businesses, while making affordable, quality childcare accessible to all families. The WeeCare platform provides caregivers, educators and parentprenuers the tools and support needed to start a licensed home daycare, fill to capacity and effortlessly manage operations so they can focus on caregiving. Families using WeeCare have access to safe, affordable and curriculum-based daycare.

FairClaims

Convertible Note in 2017
FairClaims is the most efficient, cost-effective online dispute resolution platform for enterprise.