About the Fund

14 bold bets on the Caribbean's AI future

14West is the Caribbean's first AI Fund. A grant-giving startup accelerator investing US$1M into 14 AI companies across 14 nations.

Our Mission

Finding the first Caribbean unicorn

The Caribbean has world-class talent, deep cultural intelligence, and proximity to the largest consumer markets on earth. What it has not had, until now, is a fund built specifically to back its AI-native founders at speed and scale.

14West exists to change that. We identify, fund, and grow the startups that will define the Caribbean's tech economy for the next decade.

Caribbean coastline cliff overlooking blue ocean
US$1M
Total Capital Pool
14
Portfolio Companies
14
Caribbean Nations
"We don't need 10,000 average bets. We need 14 unforgettable ones."
What We Look For

Founders solving real problems

AI-Native Solutions

We back companies where AI is core to the product, not an afterthought. We look for founders using artificial intelligence to create step-change improvements.

Caribbean Roots

Founders from the Caribbean, building for the Caribbean and beyond. We believe the region's unique perspective is a competitive advantage, not a limitation.

Real Problems

We invest in startups tackling genuine market needs in finance, health, culture, climate, and education. The best companies solve problems people feel every day.

Scalable Ambition

We're looking for founders who think globally from day one. Start in the Caribbean, but build for the world.

How We Work

More than capital

Every company in our portfolio receives a comprehensive support package designed to accelerate growth.

1

Discover

We identify the most promising AI-native startups across the Caribbean through our network and open applications.

2

Invest

Selected companies receive their share of US$1M in capital with founder-friendly terms designed for speed.

3

Build

Hands-on growth support including product strategy, go-to-market planning, and operational guidance.

4

Scale

Connect founders to global networks, follow-on capital, and the markets that will take them from regional to international.

Ready to build the future of the Caribbean?

Whether you're a founder, policymaker, or partner, we would love to connect.

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