Fika Ventures

Fika Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2016, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven companies across the United States. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in sectors such as enterprise and B2B software, fintech, marketplaces, and digital health. Fika Ventures aims to address significant systemic challenges through data, AI-enabled technologies, and automation, investing primarily in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas, while also exploring opportunities in emerging markets like Seattle and New York. The firm typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million, seeking to acquire ownership stakes ranging from five to ten percent in the companies it supports.

Arteen Arabshahi

General Partner

Gabriella Brignardello

Principal

Jeff Diamond

Investor

Tracy Meng

Venture Partner

James Shecter

Senior Associate

Aaron Szekel

Venture Partner

TX Zhuo

General Partner

Tianxiang Zhuo

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Malta

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.

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.
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