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Hico Ventures

Hico Ventures, based in California, backs crypto/web3 and infrastructure startups at Seed, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $250k to $1 million.

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Entry stageSeed
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusCrypto, Dev tools and infra
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Hico Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Samuel KimManaging PartnerHe has a professional background in corporate development and investment banking focused on critical infrastructure projects.
Hardik MittalPartnerHe previously worked in product marketing at Texas Instruments and invested in startups and funds at SK Networks.
Nkechi IregbulemInvesting team

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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Questions

What stage does Hico Ventures invest in?

Hico Ventures reports entry at seed.

How much does Hico Ventures invest?

Hico Ventures reports checks of $250K to $1M.

Does Hico Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Hico Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Hico Ventures?

Samuel Kim (Managing Partner), Hardik Mittal (Partner).

Is Hico Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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