Saba Investments (Saba Investments LLC) is an early-stage venture capital fund based in El Paso, TX, USA that focuses on seed and early-stage technology companies — particularly those connected to the Rio Grande Innovation Corridor bridging the U.S.–Mexico border ecosystem (e.g., El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Albuquerque). Its mission is to cultivate and scale startups by providing capital, strategic support, and hands-on engagement.

Pre-Seed / Seed: Core investment stage — Saba targets companies with early traction and business models that can scale.
Early Institutional: May participate in follow-on seed or early institutional rounds as companies grow, but primary focus remains first institutional capital.

Typical Initial Check Size: $500K – $5M range depending on deal and growth needs — Saba is capable of writing sizable early cheques for seed/early rounds.
Typical Ownership Target:
• ~5%–20% equity — estimated based on typical early institutional positioning for funds that deploy $500K–$5M checks at seed/early rounds. Early institutional VCs writing these kinds of checks on reasonable valuations often negotiate meaningful minority stakes in this range. (This is inferred from deal size norms; Saba does not publicly publish fixed ownership targets.)
• Equity Structure: Priced preferred equity or standard VC instruments for seed/early institutional financings. Deal terms, including liquidation preference and participation rights, are negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis and typically align with early institutional norms.
• Governance: With meaningful ownership, Saba may seek board observation or board seats in companies where it leads or co-leads, but this is negotiated with founders and co-investors and not a fixed policy. (Standard practice inferred; not publicly disclosed.)
(Note: Saba’s own materials don’t disclose a formal equity percentage it demands; this ownership estimate reflects standard VC behavior for the check sizes and stages in which it deploys capital.)

Submission Method: There isn’t a widely advertised public application portal; startups typically engage via direct outreach or warm introductions through the regional innovation ecosystem, incubators, and partner networks. 
Deal Sourcing: Saba sources opportunities through its regional ecosystem partnerships (universities, incubators, research labs) and direct founder engagement.

Sector Focus: Broad technology emphasis — information technology, network-enabled businesses, medical devices (not pharmaceuticals), and defensible tech models with growth potential.
Geography: Primarily U.S.–Mexico cross-border region (Rio Grande Innovation Corridor), though not strictly limited if there’s strategic fit with the region’s ecosystem and founder team.
Stage: Pre-seed / Seed with early revenue or proof of concept.
Company Profile: Venture-scale startups with an established CEO and initial leadership team, traction, and potential to scale.

Initial Intake: Review of pitch materials for alignment with Saba’s thesis and region. 
 Screening & Diligence: Evaluation of team strength, business model, market validation, and early traction. 
 Partner Review: Engagement by principals with founders for deeper conversations. 
 Term Negotiation: Tailored negotiation of valuation, governance rights, and instruments per deal.

Strategic Capital: Seed or early institutional funding $500K–$5M tailored to growth milestones. 
Hands-On Support: Active engagement from experienced investors and operators with deep regional ties. 
Network Access: Connections to incubators, national labs, universities, and cross-border entrepreneur networks. 
Follow-On Visibility: Increased visibility to co-investors and follow-on rounds via ecosystem partners.