Pareto Holdings

Pareto Holdings is an early-stage investment vehicle based in Miami, United States, led by the prolific angel investor Edward Lando. Established to formalize and expand upon Lando's extensive track record of early-stage investments, Pareto Holdings primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The firm is known for its founder-friendly approach, often being among the first institutional investors to back ambitious entrepreneurs. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting founders who are building category-defining companies, particularly those leveraging remote-first or distributed team models.

The firm maintains a broad, sector-agnostic investment mandate but has demonstrated a strong affinity for companies innovating in areas such as fintech, the future of work, developer tools, and enterprise software. Pareto Holdings aims to provide more than just capital, offering strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to help portfolio companies scale. Edward Lando's personal involvement and experience as a founder himself resonate strongly with the startups they back, providing valuable insights into product-market fit and operational scaling.

Pareto Holdings typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $100,000 to $750,000, positioning itself to support companies from their earliest stages. While these figures represent common first investments, the firm has the capacity to participate in larger seed rounds and follow-on investments as companies grow. With a portfolio that includes over 100 investments, Pareto Holdings has established itself as a highly active and influential early-stage investor, contributing significantly to the venture ecosystem, particularly within the burgeoning tech scene in Miami. Their strategy emphasizes high-conviction investments in promising ventures poised for substantial growth.