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Gilgamesh Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in financial technology startups across the Americas. The firm focuses on seed and pre-seed investments within payments, lending, insurance, and capital markets infrastructure, frequently backing AI-native companies with rapid scalability potential. As of May 2025, the firm manages $35 million in total assets under management and has completed 36 early-stage investments, typically writing initial checks between $400,000 and $600,000 from its recently closed second fund. Its limited partners include institutional investors and strategic backers like Foundation Capital, GBM Ventures, and Encore Bank. The active portfolio features rapidly growing fintech companies such as Affiniti, Niva, and Cayena, alongside recent successful exits like the April 2025 acquisition of Glean AI. Gilgamesh Ventures was founded in 2021 by Miguel Armaza and Andrew Endicott.
Key people at Gilgamesh Ventures.
Gilgamesh Ventures was founded in 2021 by Sue Choe (Co-Founder).
Key people at Gilgamesh Ventures.
Gilgamesh Ventures was founded in 2021 by Sue Choe (Co-Founder).
Gilgamesh Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund specializing in fintech investments across the Americas. Its mission centers on supporting innovative financial technology startups that aim to transform financial services by expanding credit access, improving payment systems, and enhancing financial inclusion. The firm typically invests in seed-stage companies, providing strategic guidance and resources to foster growth in the fintech ecosystem. Gilgamesh Ventures has built a diverse portfolio including startups from the U.S., Latin America, and other global markets, emphasizing fintech solutions that leverage AI and scalable technologies[1][2][4].
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York City, Gilgamesh Ventures was co-founded by Miguel Armaza and Andrew Endicott. Armaza brings a background in banking and fintech media, having hosted the Fintech Leaders Podcast, while Endicott is a fintech entrepreneur and investor with experience founding Petal, a credit access fintech company. The firm has evolved from a $10 million initial fund to a $20 million Fund II, increasing its investment check sizes and expanding its geographic reach. Its early success includes a 39% net IRR driven by active secondary sales and portfolio growth, particularly in startups rapidly scaling revenues through AI-enabled tools[2][4].
Gilgamesh Ventures rides the wave of fintech innovation driven by digital transformation, AI adoption, and the global push for financial inclusion. The timing is favorable as fintech startups increasingly leverage AI-native approaches to scale rapidly and efficiently, addressing underserved markets in Latin America and emerging economies. The firm’s focus on early-stage fintech companies positions it to influence the ecosystem by nurturing startups that improve credit access, payment infrastructure, and SME financing, thereby contributing to broader economic inclusion and modernization of financial services[1][2].
Looking ahead, Gilgamesh Ventures plans to continue expanding its portfolio with a focus on AI-powered fintech startups that demonstrate rapid revenue growth and operational austerity. The firm’s increasing check sizes and geographic diversification suggest a maturing investment strategy aimed at capturing high-growth opportunities in fintech globally. As the fintech sector evolves with new technologies and regulatory changes, Gilgamesh Ventures is well-positioned to deepen its influence by backing companies that redefine financial services access and efficiency, especially in emerging markets[2].
This trajectory ties back to Gilgamesh Ventures’ founding vision of leveraging deep fintech expertise and a global network to support transformative startups that drive financial inclusion and innovation.
Gilgamesh Ventures has 11 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.5M Seed in Baselayer in May 2024.
