Investo

Investo is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing seed capital to technology startups, focusing on various stages of company development including seed, early, growth, and later stages. The firm invests both financial resources and intellectual capital, offering founders continuous access to advice and support aimed at scaling their businesses. In addition to capital, Investo connects startups with essential talent and provides strategic guidance, enabling innovative companies to achieve significant growth.

Sergio Romo

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Mexico

Konta

Seed Round in 2022
Konta offers an online accounting service for micro and small businesses in México. Their company vision is to make running a small company easy. They are helping freelancers and small entrepreneurs by implementing a cost-effective, automated online accounting service. José Menéndez and Pablo Icaza founded the company in September 2019, with its headquarters in Monterrey, México.

Orchata

Seed Round in 2021
Orchata is a company that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service platform tailored for grocery stores and various food suppliers. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Orchata's platform streamlines operations by enabling suppliers to manage online order processing, payment acceptance, delivery route optimization, and promotional activities. Additionally, it offers valuable analytics on revenue, orders, and customer behavior, facilitating a comprehensive digital transformation for businesses in the grocery, meat, produce, and seafood sectors.

Orchata

Seed Round in 2021
Orchata is a company that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service platform tailored for grocery stores and various food suppliers. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Orchata's platform streamlines operations by enabling suppliers to manage online order processing, payment acceptance, delivery route optimization, and promotional activities. Additionally, it offers valuable analytics on revenue, orders, and customer behavior, facilitating a comprehensive digital transformation for businesses in the grocery, meat, produce, and seafood sectors.

Vitau

Seed Round in 2019
VITAU MEDICAL, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. operates an online subscription pharmacy for patients with chronic diseases. The company allow users to choose products and quantity they need, share address and payment method, and receive products. VITAU MEDICAL, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. was founded in 2019 and is based in Monterrey, Mexico.

Mureni

Seed Round in 2019
Mureni, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. is a healthcare startup based in Mexico City that specializes in designing and developing invisible dental aligners. The company provides a range of services including x-rays, 3D scans, and evaluation photographs to facilitate effective dental treatment. By utilizing advanced three-dimensional scanning and printing technologies, Mureni enables customers to receive orthodontic care that is metal-free and minimizes discomfort, allowing for treatment without the need for frequent visits to an orthodontist. Operating primarily in Mexico and Brazil, Mureni aims to assist dentists in Latin America in enhancing their revenue and streamlining their operations through innovative technology solutions.

Unima

Seed Round in 2019
Unima developed a fast and low cost diagnostic and disease surveillance technology for low resource settings. This technology allows anyone, even those with no technical training, to diagnose a disease at the point of care, without the need of lab equipment, with results on 15 minutes and at $1 per test. The company's goal is to solve the problem of lack of access to timely diagnostic regardless of where you live and your ability to pay.

Grin Scooters

Seed Round in 2018
Grin Scooters is a software company that operates network of operational shared electric scooters. Currently, Grin only operates in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Sao Paulo and Bogota but it has plans to expand to other cities throughout Latin America.

Runa

Seed Round in 2018
Runa HR LLC is a human resources software company that specializes in providing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mexico City, Runa offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates payroll calculations and employee data management. The software allows employers to manage various HR tasks, including vacation requests, employee data edits, payroll verification, and the generation of payment receipts. Additionally, Runa enables the payroll stamping process, which is essential for obtaining employee folios. Through its innovative approach, Runa aims to streamline payroll and HR management for its clients.

Payit

Seed Round in 2017
Payit is an application that allows you to make payments easily and safely. Payit is revolutionizing the way that people, businesses, governments, and others interact when it comes to payments.

100 Ladrillos

Seed Round in 2017
The first Marketplace for Real Estate fractions traded 100% online powered by BlockChain

Rappi

Series B in 2016
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Livement

Seed Round in 2016
Livement provides tickets and concessions for sports stadiums. Livement builds feature-rich websites and mobile apps. Livement provides the most comprehensive and friendly admin tool to manage events, ticketing, food and drinks, merchandise, and parking.

Billpocket

Convertible Note in 2016
Billpocket is a financial technology company that transforms smartphones and tablets into point-of-sale terminals, facilitating card payments without the need for traditional banking infrastructures. Users can accept debit and credit card payments directly through their mobile devices, simplifying the payment process and eliminating high maintenance fees and complex setups associated with conventional systems. Billpocket's platform also offers the option for customers to convert payments into interest-free monthly installments, while the company charges a fixed commission to sellers. This innovative approach enables a seamless transaction experience for both businesses and consumers.

Beek

Seed Round in 2016
Beek is building the top audio platform in Latin America. 10/10 people you see on the streets with headphones, will be listening on Beek to the best audiobooks, podcasts, meditations, and any audio content that they like. There will be a Netflix for Spoken word audio for the 480M+ native Spanish Speakers, and Beek is the team building it.

Asistia

Seed Round in 2016
Asistia operates an online marketplace based in Mexico City, Mexico, designed to connect families with qualified caregivers and nurses. The platform simplifies the process of hiring home care professionals by allowing users to specify their needs and receive recommendations for certified caregivers. Asistia ensures that all associates are thoroughly vetted, promoting safety and reliability for families seeking assistance. The services offered cater primarily to elderly citizens and include essential tasks such as mobilization, feeding, clothing, and diaper changes, thereby facilitating comprehensive home care solutions.

PingStamp

Seed Round in 2015
PingStamp is a comprehensive loyalty platform designed for businesses and customers in Mexico. It offers an innovative solution to enhance customer relationships by providing a user-friendly and engaging experience. The program is free and allows users to earn rewards at their favorite establishments, encouraging repeat visits. Through its straightforward approach, PingStamp aims to simplify loyalty management for businesses while fostering customer retention and engagement.

Bright

Seed Round in 2015
Bright offers residential solar for the developing world at $0 upfront. They operating first in Mexico, where electricity rates are 2-3x (that of the US), there's 40% more sun, and installation costs are half as much.

Rappi

Seed Round in 2015
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Hostspot

Seed Round in 2014
Hostspot Inc., based in Mexico City, provides a multichannel platform designed to enhance customer engagement and optimize in-store experiences. Utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology, Hostspot offers businesses insights into customer behavior and trends within their stores. This fully integrated suite enables companies to measure, interact with, and communicate with customers in real time, facilitating informed decision-making and operational improvements. By delivering actionable insights, Hostspot empowers businesses to refine their marketing strategies, merchandising, and overall operations, thereby enhancing the shopping experience for customers.

String Publisher

Seed Round in 2012
String Publisher is a solution to create digital publications via the PC web browser. Users can add videos, audios, image galleries, and more, with drag and drop options. They can create catalogs, comicbooks, magazines, eBooks, journals, portfolios, and other kind of documents and publications. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.

instaDM

Seed Round in 2012
instaDM develops mobile application for direct messaging service through Instagram. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Mexico.

SinDelantal

Seed Round in 2010
SinDelantal México, S.A. de C.V. operates an online food delivery platform based in Mexico City. Founded as Mi Orden Online S.A. de C.V., the company rebranded to SinDelantal in January 2012 and is now a subsidiary of JUST EAT plc. The platform allows customers to order food from a wide variety of local restaurants, offering an efficient alternative to traditional methods of ordering. SinDelantal provides users with access to the latest promotions and discounts, enhancing the convenience and affordability of food delivery. The service aims to eliminate common frustrations associated with ordering food, such as outdated menus, communication barriers, and payment issues, ensuring a seamless experience for users looking to enjoy their favorite meals.