NXTP Ventures

NXTP Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay. The firm specializes in investing in startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, primarily focusing on four B2B verticals: Cloud & SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces. NXTP Ventures has a notable track record, having backed over 130 startups, including several that have achieved unicorn status. The firm actively collaborates with a network of over 400 experts to assist portfolio companies in overcoming operational challenges and scaling their businesses. With a strong presence in the Latin American market, NXTP aims to support entrepreneurs in expanding their operations beyond their home countries, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the region's startup ecosystem.

Darly Bendo

Partner and Principal

Alexander Busse

Managing Partner

Bruno Dalaparia

Principal

Bruno Dalapria

Senior Associate

Naiara Lew

Investments Associate

Gustavo Nunez

Investment Analyst

Eduardo Razzetti

CFO

Past deals in Ecuador

VU

Series B in 2021
VU LLC is a cybersecurity company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional locations in Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; Distrito Federal, Mexico; and Cuenca, Ecuador. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at preventing fraud and identity theft. Its product offerings include the VU Application Server, which integrates with existing authentication systems; VU Fraud Analysis, designed for environments requiring strong authentication; and VU Mobile Token, a mobile application that generates one-time passwords for user verification. Additionally, VU provides the VU Smart Wallet for mobile payments, VU Secure VPN for user authentication of digital assets, and VU Voice Recogn, a biometric solution that uses voice fingerprint identification. By leveraging a combination of traditional cybersecurity measures and advanced technologies such as biometrics, geolocation, machine learning, and user behavior analysis, VU aims to enhance identity protection and fraud prevention.

VU

Venture Round in 2016
VU LLC is a cybersecurity company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional locations in Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; Distrito Federal, Mexico; and Cuenca, Ecuador. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at preventing fraud and identity theft. Its product offerings include the VU Application Server, which integrates with existing authentication systems; VU Fraud Analysis, designed for environments requiring strong authentication; and VU Mobile Token, a mobile application that generates one-time passwords for user verification. Additionally, VU provides the VU Smart Wallet for mobile payments, VU Secure VPN for user authentication of digital assets, and VU Voice Recogn, a biometric solution that uses voice fingerprint identification. By leveraging a combination of traditional cybersecurity measures and advanced technologies such as biometrics, geolocation, machine learning, and user behavior analysis, VU aims to enhance identity protection and fraud prevention.

GkillCity

Seed Round in 2014
GKillCity is a digital, countercultural citizens’ communication project. It was founded in 2011, in Guayaquil, and 152 editions have been published since, with contributions of over 290 collaborators from all over the world. New media in Ecuador is almost unexplored, and Gkillcity.com wants become the iconic digital media of Ecuador. It aims to create more audio content and mobile applications, and also make use of digital TV channels.

Increase

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Increase is a financial technology company that offers tools designed to help businesses manage their cash flow and streamline financial operations. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, are utilized by over 25,000 businesses across Latin America, including countries such as Argentina, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. These tools enable businesses to control their reconciliation processes and accounting more efficiently. Among its clientele are notable names like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, though more than 90% of its users are small to mid-sized enterprises. Increase's platform also features a sales calculator that tracks daily sales payments made through debit and credit cards, providing merchants with valuable insights into their financial performance.

Ripio

Seed Round in 2013
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

VU

Seed Round in 2013
VU LLC is a cybersecurity company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional locations in Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; Distrito Federal, Mexico; and Cuenca, Ecuador. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at preventing fraud and identity theft. Its product offerings include the VU Application Server, which integrates with existing authentication systems; VU Fraud Analysis, designed for environments requiring strong authentication; and VU Mobile Token, a mobile application that generates one-time passwords for user verification. Additionally, VU provides the VU Smart Wallet for mobile payments, VU Secure VPN for user authentication of digital assets, and VU Voice Recogn, a biometric solution that uses voice fingerprint identification. By leveraging a combination of traditional cybersecurity measures and advanced technologies such as biometrics, geolocation, machine learning, and user behavior analysis, VU aims to enhance identity protection and fraud prevention.

Oppten

Seed Round in 2013
Oppten operates web portals that facilitate the search for contractual opportunities from both public and private entities. The company enables businesses to register, access public requests for proposals, and receive timely notifications about new opportunities tailored to their profiles and budgets. By automatically scanning multiple internet sites for the latest requests for proposals, Oppten analyzes the information and informs suitable companies via email. This service is designed to support micro, small, medium, and large enterprises in identifying opportunities to sell their products and services. With a focus on promoting active participation in government procurement, Oppten aims to enhance the efficient use of public funds. The company serves clients across various countries, including the United States, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and Panama, and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
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