Every lasting business starts at a workbench.
Island Ideas.Built to Last.
Marea backs the founders shaping Puerto Rico's next chapter — from first sketch to first hire to first export. Capital, coaching, and a community that actually shows up.
- deployed
- $24M+
- ventures backed
- 850+
- founders trained
- 3,200+
Founder Stories
I was roasting beans in my mother's garage. Marea helped me price, pitch, and get into twelve cafés in a year. Now we roast for hotels across the island.
Impact at a Glance
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Behind every number is a neighbor who bet on the island — and a community that bet on them back.
Fuel the Tide
Marea runs on a simple conviction: when local founders grow, every town around them grows too. Your gift funds mentorship, seed grants, and the practical training that turns a side hustle into a payroll — right here at home.
Every dollar stays on the island, funding programs, coaching hours, and the first big break someone has been waiting for.
Marea Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Next Cohort
Our cohorts fill up fast, and that's a good sign. Whether you're sketching a concept on a napkin or ready to open a second location, there's a Marea track built for the stage you're in today.
Get on the list and we'll reach out the moment applications open for the spring cohort.
Yes. Marea Fund Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you'll receive an emailed receipt for your records as soon as your gift is processed.
Still thinking it over? $30 a month — $360 a year — covers a full mentorship track for one island founder.