Exciting news, everyone! We're hiring a full-time Investment Analyst to join Unshackled Ventures. This role involves engaging in deal sourcing, investment analysis, and portfolio management. We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, deep intellectual curiosity, and a passion for the startup ecosystem. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please spread the word and help us find our new team member! The job application will close on June 7 at 6:00 pm PST. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gATWCeX3
Unshackled Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Francisco, California 10,842 followers
Immigrants start here. An early-stage VC fund unlocking opportunities for over 200 immigrant founders.
About us
Unshackled Ventures is the first and only early-stage venture capital fund focused on retaining foreign talent in the U.S. By investing in immigrants and helping them to secure visas, the firm has tapped into undiscovered super-talent in helping foreign-born founders turn their innovative ideas into the next great American company.
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Startups, Innovation, Visas, H1B, OPT, Immigrants, Entrepreneurship, and Immigration
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95 3rd St
San Francisco, California 94103, US
Employees at Unshackled Ventures
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We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca De Cosmis to the Unshackled Ventures team! Currently pursuing her Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Southern California, Rebecca has previous experience in different startup ecosystems, such as BeReal., Stanford University’s Silicon Valley Innovation Academy and the USC Incubator. Rebecca will be joining our team as an intern to grow and market our international community. Having lived in three diverse parts of the world— Italy, China and the US, gives her a unique perspective on adapting to new cultures, aligning perfectly with our mission at Unshackled Ventures. 🌍 Her favorite phrase, "Life isn't meant to be lived in one place," truly resonates with her adventurous spirit. Welcome, Rebecca! 🎉 #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
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We need your help! The eligibility, effort, cost, quality of law firms, software solutions, timelines, and outcomes related to O-1 visas have sparked a range of responses. To demystify these aspects, we're creating a "State of O-1" report. Your input is crucial! If you've applied for an O-1 visa, please take a moment to complete this survey: https://lnkd.in/dGShr3Xf. Your participation can impact thousands of future O-1 applicants. Remember, all responses are confidential, and only anonymized and aggregated data will be shared in the report. Your contribution matters! Unshackled Ventures Manan M. Alexis Zamira Maciel Elisabeth Tuttass Emily H. Michael Serotte Rita Georges
O-1 Visa Survey
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Our founding partner Nitin Pachisia recently had the honor of being interviewed on the "Welcome to Funds that Won" podcast, hosted by the brilliant Lincoln Archibald. Tune in to hear more about our mission, strategy, and the incredible impact we're making in the venture capital space. 🌟 We’d love to speak at more podcasts this year! Which is your favorite startup podcast?
Truly impactful thesis. Last week I had the pleasure to chat with Nitin Pachisia with Unshackled Ventures. The strategy is focused on investing in and backing immigrant founders. Unshackled will invest capital into early stage entrepreneurs and help immigrants secure US citizenship in the process. So far they've been 100% successful in getting their founders citizenship status. 2 takeaways from our conversation: (1) Most firms will say say they'll invest in people, but there's always an asterisk... *People* that meet ABC criteria. *People* in XYZ markets. *People* with 123 traction. Unshackled truly feels that they invest in people & their potential. I found this incredibly insightful as it's so easy for fund managers to refine their mandate so much that they miss the outliers... Which leads me to my second takeaway... (2) In venture, the business is ALL about outliers. And outliers aren't found in the same space that everyone else is looking. You need to have a different pool you're fishing in if you're going to find outsized returns. Really excited to see where this firm goes! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g3X7ZYYK Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8G8a5hi
Funds that Won: Leveraging Capital To Help Immigrant Founders | Nitin Pachisia | Unshackled Ventures | Ep 51 on Apple Podcasts
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🚀 Attention Immigrant Entrepreneurs! Are you an immigrant founder in the U.S.? Join the Immigreat Community, an exclusive network by Unshackled Ventures designed just for you! Why join the Immigreat Community? - Unique Resources & Relationships: Access information and connections specifically valuable to immigrant entrepreneurs. - Future Co-founders & Hires: Network with potential partners and top talent. - Safe Space for Immigration Concerns: Discuss needs, concerns, and solutions in a supportive environment. - Combined Ambitions: Harness the power of immigrant ambition – one of the most awesome forces on earth. Imagine what we can achieve together! Don't miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary. Apply now through the link below and take the next step towards accelerating your entrepreneurial journey! #ImmigreatCommunity #Immigrants #Entrepreneurs #UnshackledVentures #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Immigration https://lnkd.in/gmfWS2Xy
Immigreat Community
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We're thrilled to share the latest episode of Off To The Valley with Prateek Panda, featuring Nitin Pachisia, founding partner of Unshackled Ventures. 🌟 Nitin's journey from India to supporting immigrant founders in the U.S. is truly inspiring. It's a must-listen for any entrepreneur — check it out here: https://apple.co/3XygVy9! 🎧
3x Founder | 1x Exit | Helping SaaS startups scale to $25M ARR | Marketing Leader | Mental health advocate | Podcast host
I’m thrilled to announce the latest episode of Off To The Valley, where I had an enlightening conversation with Nitin Pachisia, the founder of Unshackled Ventures. In this episode, we explore Nitin’s incredible journey from his humble beginnings in India to becoming a beacon of support for immigrant founders in the U.S. Nitin shares how Unshackled Ventures goes beyond just providing capital—it’s about giving founders more time to focus on what truly matters by offering comprehensive support in immigration, building a community, and securing essential resources. This episode is packed with insights on: 👉 Navigating the complexities of immigration 👉 Building a robust community for founders 👉 Providing critical capital to fuel startup dreams One of the highlights of our conversation was Nitin’s heartfelt desire to have a meal with President Obama and Michelle Obama to gain insights from their extraordinary journey. If you have a connection, let’s help make this dream a reality for Nitin and show our support for the incredible work he’s doing. This episode is a must-listen if you’re an entrepreneur, especially an immigrant founder. Tune in to understand how Unshackled Ventures makes a difference by freeing up founders’ time to concentrate on their passions and innovations. Links to the full episode below 👇 Apple: https://apple.co/3XygVy9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xy65O0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4czYE7J #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #ImmigrantFounders #StartupJourney #OffToTheValley #UnshackledVentures #Innovation #Community #Capital #Obama
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Our team enjoyed an incredible 2024 NY #TechWeek! 🌉 ➡ 🗽 - We started the week with an Unshackled Ventures x Laconia B2B brunch & networking event. We had an incredible group of early-stage investors and immigrant founders connecting on all things B2B! A special thank you to our partners, Mirit Lugassi & Geri Kirilova from the Laconia team, Nat Kluttz & the entire Silvercrest Asset Management team, as well as, Carina Oriel from Rise, created by Barclays for their support in making this event happen! - That same night, as part of our ongoing Supper Club series, Unshackled portfolio founders & Venture Partners - Isoken Igbinedion & Miri Buckland co-hosted an intimate dinner with female immigrant entrepreneurs from the NY ecosystem. A big thank you to Claire Palmer & the Vensure Employer Solutions team for making this gathering possible. - On Thursday, June 6th Unshackled Investor, Alexis Zamira Maciel joined OneRise & Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a panel on Navigating the Fundraising Market for Immigrant Founders. Thank you Eagle Tong for facilitating a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities that immigrant entrepreneurs face in the startup ecosystem! - And to round out the week, Unshackled team member, Emily H. joined RSM & The Artemis Fund for a rapid-fire discussion covering essential milestones and expectations for fundraising in today’s seed market. 💡 If you are an immigrant founder looking for community & a place to stay connected with the Unshackled team + stay updated on the latest Unshackled news/events, join our Immigreat community! Immigrant founders connect with one another and build incredible relationships. The community is a place to learn, share, and accelerate each other’s success. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/43mFm2k
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Unshackled Founding Partner, Manan M. will be joining Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center for a VIRTUAL session on Demystifying Pitch Best Practices this Friday, June 14th at noon PT | 3:00 pm ET. 💡 Manan will provide tips, strategies, and best practices for engaging your audience, conveying your message effectively, and adapting your pitch for different formats. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gkPgXdzE
Demystifying Pitch Best Practices with Manan Mehta
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NYC Immigrant Founders - Join Unshackled Founding Partner, Nitin Pachisia next Wednesday, June 12th for a conversation on public and private resources available to entrepreneurs building in New York. 💡 You'll hear about tax incentives, investments, immigration support, investor access, and many other resources and programs geared towards helping entrepreneurs advance their businesses! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/x1fjnper
Immigrant Founders 🤝 NY Programs & Incentives · Luma
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My favourite part of NY #TechWeek - co-hosting a dinner for Immigrant Female Founders with my fellow Venture Partner, Isoken Igbinedion, and Unshackled Ventures. We brought together 15 powerhouse women building the future of everything from social platforms to a data layer for decentralized AI. It turns out an interest in extreme sports was a common thread. Makes sense. Grateful for this community and to be building alongside such inspiring, resilient humans. If you're an immigrant founder (especially in the consumer, social and community space!!!), please reach out. I'd be happy to share more info about the mission of Unshackled Ventures. #UnshackledVenturePartner