# Viva Equity Fund

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/viva-equity-fund

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Edinburg, US
- Website: viva.fund
- Total disclosed funding: $1.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 21, 2023)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in Texas, US, and founded in 2021 by co-founders Karina Gutierrez and Michael Barnes Viva Benefits provides access to tools and resources, such as financial empowerment, community support, and homeownership assistance to improve financial well-being. In November 2024, Viva Benefits raised USD 2.2 million in pre-seed funding, led by investor Chingona Ventures, with participation from other investors Atlanta Technology Angels, Graham & Walker, Everywhere Ventures, Altari Ventures, Techstars Ventures, and Vitalize Venture Capital.

Viva offers a range of benefits designed to support financial health and community engagement. The platform allows users to save and earn interest. This program provides free cash incentives to help users build financial security. Through partnerships with platforms like Findhelp, Viva connects users to local services, including healthcare, education, and community support programs. Additionally, the viva home team program offers free cash for qualifying individuals to help with home purchases. The tool also offers virtual healthcare (via Teladoc), tutoring services, and cash-back programs for renters, enhancing the value proposition for users in these areas.

The company will use the November 2024 funding to expand its service offerings in rental benefits.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 21, 2023, $1.9M — Atlanta Technology Angels, Techstars, Everywhere Ventures, Chingona Ventures, Vitalize Venture Capital, Graham & Walker, Altari Ventures

## Investors

- Atlanta Technology Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlanta-technology-angels) — Seed
- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Everywhere Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/everywhere-ventures) — Seed
- Chingona Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chingona-ventures) — Seed
- Vitalize Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vitalize-venture-capital) — Seed
- Graham & Walker (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/graham-walker) — Seed
- Altari Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altari-ventures) — Seed