Investors in Latin America

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Bossa Invest

Bossa Nova Investimentos e Administração S.A. is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in pre-seed, seed, startup, and early-stage investments. Founded in 2010, Bossa Nova is recognized as Brazil's first micro venture capital firm and has become the most active investor in the pre-seed stage within the country. The firm focuses on technology sectors, particularly software, service development, mobile applications, SaaS, and B2B solutions, and has expanded its investment activities to include companies in the United States. Bossa Nova typically makes minority investments, with funding ranging from R$0.1 million to R$0.8 million per project. Additionally, the firm manages the Bossa Nova Sports Tech Fund, which targets investments in consumer and business products, information technology, wellness, and gaming sectors, with preferred investment amounts between R$0.1 million and R$0.3 million across multiple companies.
Made 440 investments in Latin America

FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, SaaS, and virtual reality. FJ Labs invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range between $50,000 and $5,000,000. The firm has backed notable companies including Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, ADORE ME, and Earnest.
Made 102 investments in Latin America

Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile, founded in 2010 and based in Santiago, is a public business accelerator designed to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile. It is recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators globally, accommodating up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: TSF, which focuses on pre-acceleration for startups with female founders, and Seed, aimed at startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator supports a wide range of sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology. Additionally, Start-Up Chile manages a venture capital fund, Start-Up Chile SCALE, which invests in Latin American startups primarily in the software and technology sectors.
Made 527 investments in Latin America

Wayra

Wayra UK Limited is an accelerator focused on early-stage technology startups, primarily in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, and smart transport. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, it operates as a subsidiary of Wayra Investigación y Desarrollo, S.L.U. Wayra UK provides various acceleration programs that include direct cash investments, such as up to €0.25 million for its Wayra Call and £34,000 for the Velocity Health program, which also offers an additional cash prize. Other initiatives include the Wayra Fair By Design program and the GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, which supports cybersecurity startups with grants. The firm aims to connect innovative entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and a network of partners to foster business growth, leveraging its affiliation with Telefónica to enhance its reach within the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Made 500 investments in Latin America

Monashees

Monashees is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2005. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, e-commerce, financial services, and consumer products, primarily in South America and Mexico. Monashees supports entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance lives and transform markets. Notable investments include companies such as ContaAzul, Jusbrasil, Loggi, and Rappi, which are recognized for their contributions to technological advancement and market disruption. Monashees aims to partner closely with these businesses to drive growth and value creation.
Made 199 investments in Latin America

MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.
Made 212 investments in Latin America

Kaszek

Kaszek Management S.A. is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in growth capital and early-stage investments, primarily targeting the technology sector in Latin America. It focuses on various industries, including electronic and B2B commerce, corporate software, education, healthcare, financial technology, mobile, social commerce, health, finance, online games, and digital marketing. Kaszek typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in equity, primarily in Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. In addition to financial support, the firm offers expertise in strategy, operational execution, team-building, and fundraising. Its notable portfolio includes companies like Nubank, Kavak, and GymPass. Founded by industry veterans Hernan Kazah and Nicolas Szekasy, Kaszek aims to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to build impactful technology-based companies.
Made 196 investments in Latin America

Canary

Canary is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the Latin American region, specifically targeting entrepreneurs who aim to drive transformation through technology. By partnering with founders during their initial funding rounds, whether seed or Series A, Canary provides not only financial backing but also continuous support as these companies grow and develop.
Made 150 investments in Latin America

Domo MT

Domo MT is a venture capital fund managed by DOMO Invest, established in 2022 and based in Itaim Bibi, Brazil. The fund focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly those that are consumer-focused. It aims to support Brazilian entrepreneurs by providing the necessary resources and expertise to help them grow in competitive markets. DOMO Invest, founded in 2016, has a proven track record in the venture capital space, having backed notable startups across various sectors, including fintech, health tech, and ed-tech. The firm’s multi-disciplinary team, along with its Advisory Board, brings extensive experience in creating, investing in, and advising technology startups of different sizes.
Made 96 investments in Latin America

Valor Capital Group

Valor Capital Group, LLC is an investment firm established in 2011, with offices in New York, San Francisco, and São Paulo, focusing on Brazil and US-Brazil cross-border opportunities. The firm employs two primary investment strategies: Growth Equity and Venture Capital. It targets early-stage to later-stage investments in various sectors, including consumer non-durables, beauty, wellness, e-commerce, fintech, and technology. Valor Capital Group seeks to invest in companies within both the United States and Brazil, emphasizing a diverse portfolio that spans B2B and B2C markets. The firm is also a Registered Investment Adviser.
Made 118 investments in Latin America

Cotidiano Aceleradora

Cotidiano Aceleradora, founded in 2016 and based in Brasilia, Brazil, specializes in accelerating and incubating startups. The firm has invested in over 30 startups across more than eight Brazilian states, offering a structured acceleration program that occurs biannually. Selected companies receive R$ 100,000 in seed capital and participate in a 12-week program focused on achieving product-market fit, validating business models, and enhancing customer acquisition strategies. Cotidiano Aceleradora targets diverse sectors, including software as a service, mobility, fintech, agribusiness, and artificial intelligence, among others. In addition to its core acceleration services, the firm is committed to fostering the startup ecosystem in Brazil through educational programs, events, webinars, hackathons, and strategic partnerships.
Made 30 investments in Latin America

Endeavor Global

Endeavor is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide to foster long-term economic growth. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, Endeavor operates in over 25 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The organization offers specialized mentorship, networking opportunities, and capital-raising support to innovative entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses and create jobs. Endeavor Catalyst, its venture capital arm established in 2012, focuses on investing in startups and growth equity across various sectors, such as agriculture, fintech, and healthcare. It primarily targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, seeking to take minority stakes and co-invest in significant financing rounds. Through these initiatives, Endeavor aims to catalyze economic transformation by empowering entrepreneurs in developing regions.
Made 120 investments in Latin America

Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm is stage agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. GFC focuses on empowering talented entrepreneurs and seeks investment opportunities in sectors such as internet, retail, financial software, media, communication, and information technology. With a global perspective, GFC aims to support innovative companies across all continents.
Made 86 investments in Latin America

Anjos do Brasil

Anjos do Brasil is an angel investor network established in 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil, with the aim of fostering angel investment to support innovative entrepreneurs. Founded by Cassio Spina, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, the organization receives backing from prominent Brazilian institutions such as Endeavor Brasil and ABVCAP. Anjos do Brasil is dedicated to connecting investors with entrepreneurs to facilitate the growth of new businesses across the country. The network maintains relationships with major venture capital funds to exchange investment opportunities and enhances community engagement through events aimed at educating members and fostering connections among entrepreneurs. Anjos do Brasil is guided by a board of advisors that aids in promoting its strategic vision.
Made 22 investments in Latin America

Ventiur

VENTIUR, founded in 2013 and based in São Leopoldo, Brazil, is an accelerator and incubator dedicated to supporting resilient entrepreneurs in their pursuit of exponential growth. The organization focuses on helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful businesses by providing access to a qualified network of investors, which offers both financial resources and strategic mentorship. Through its acceleration process, VENTIUR fosters an entrepreneurial mindset that encourages execution, experimentation, and co-creation. The organization emphasizes collaboration and the sharing of achievements to further empower startups, ultimately aiming to shape a better future for society.
Made 76 investments in Latin America

NXTP Ventures

NXTP Labs is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that has been active since 2011. It focuses on investing in technology startups across Latin America, particularly in the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. NXTP Labs emphasizes support for entrepreneurs in four key business-to-business verticals: Cloud and SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces. The firm leverages its extensive network of mentors, investors, and industry specialists to enhance the growth potential of its portfolio companies. Notable past investments include companies like AuthO, CargoX, Trocafone, and Satellogic, reflecting NXTP's commitment to fostering innovation and efficiency in business workflows through technology.
Made 190 investments in Latin America

Redpoint eventures

Redpoint eventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 as a joint venture between Redpoint Ventures and e.ventures. The firm focuses on investing in Brazilian companies, primarily in the Internet sector, including consumer services, information technology, retail, and media. Redpoint eventures aims to support entrepreneurs by combining local insights with the resources of international venture capital, providing assistance in company building, financing, and facilitating successful exits. The firm manages a specific fund targeting the software and commercial services sectors, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the Brazilian market.
Made 92 investments in Latin America

QED Investors

QED Fund V, managed by QED Investors, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 2008, it focuses on investing in high-growth companies primarily within the fintech sector, including mortgage technology, real estate technology, software, and financial services. The firm targets its investments across various regions, including Latin America, the United States, and the United Kingdom. QED Investors is dedicated to supporting its portfolio companies by providing both capital and operational expertise, fostering a close partnership that emphasizes the importance of information in driving business success. The fund aims to nurture innovative startups that leverage technology to enhance competitive advantage in the financial services landscape.
Made 67 investments in Latin America

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.
Made 52 investments in Latin America

Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management, founded in 2001 by Charles Coleman, is an investment firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangalore, and Melbourne. The firm focuses on generating superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors by investing in both public and private markets globally, with particular emphasis on the United States, China, India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Tiger Global's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including technology, telecom, media, consumer, and industrials. Its approach to private equity involves a ten-year investment horizon, targeting growth-oriented private companies, while its public equity strategy relies on thorough due diligence and identification of long-term secular trends. The firm is committed to principles such as integrity, intellectual honesty, and teamwork, underscoring its focus on long-term value creation.
Made 72 investments in Latin America

WOW Aceleradora de Startups

WOW Aceleradora, founded in 2013 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is an accelerator that facilitates connections between startups and investors. The organization offers an accelerated program that includes capital, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. In addition to its accelerator services, WOW operates as an angel network, providing startups with essential resources and support to foster growth and innovation. Through its comprehensive approach, WOW aims to enhance the startup ecosystem in Brazil by equipping entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to succeed.
Made 81 investments in Latin America

Magma Partners

Magma Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The firm specializes in supporting Latin American entrepreneurs as they expand into the US market, with a particular focus on fintech, insurtech, and blockchain startups. Magma Partners has a global reach, maintaining offices in California, Colombia, Mexico, and China, and has invested in 38 companies across various countries, including Chile, the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. Currently, the firm is investing through its second fund, which has raised $15 million from partners in Chile, the US, and China. Additionally, Magma Partners runs the Sino-Latin American accelerator, aimed at facilitating business opportunities between Chinese entrepreneurs and Latin American markets.
Made 80 investments in Latin America

Nazca

Nazca is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and based in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm specializes in supporting bold entrepreneurs who are developing transformative technology-enabled businesses, primarily in Latin America and the United States. Nazca offers multi-stage venture capital and leverages a comprehensive local and global network to assist founders in achieving their goals. The firm provides valuable resources, including market intelligence, strategic insights, legal and regulatory guidance, talent acquisition, and access to premium business partnerships. With a focus on breakthrough propositions in Latin America's untapped markets and innovations from early-adopting markets like the U.S., Nazca aims to foster growth and innovation in the technology sector. The firm has operations in major cities such as San Francisco, Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, and Santiago, reflecting its commitment to a broad geographic reach and impactful investments.
Made 76 investments in Latin America

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.
Made 60 investments in Latin America

Igah Ventures

Igah Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies across Latin America, focusing primarily on sectors such as healthcare, education, fintech, e-commerce, and digital media. Igah Ventures typically invests between R$1 million and R$40 million in small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those with sales values of up to R$10 million. The firm aims to take minority stakes ranging from 15% to 40% and often seeks board seats in the companies it invests in. With a preference for holding investments for five to eight years, Igah Ventures has developed a track record of supporting portfolio companies in areas such as business development, technology, and fundraising. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to empower promising founders to scale their startups and transform their respective markets.
Made 54 investments in Latin America

CORFO

CORFO is an executing agency of government policy in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, through tools and instruments compatible with the central tendencies of a social market economy, creating the conditions to achieve building a society of opportunities.
Made 66 investments in Latin America

AngelHub VC

We are the angel investment club that invests in the most promising ventures in Mexico and Latin America
Made 3 investments in Latin America

Maya Capital

Founded in 2018, Maya Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm prefers to invest in technology sector companies based in Latin America.
Made 52 investments in Latin America

Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in investing in growth-stage financial technology companies in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Quona Capital focuses on disruptive innovations that enhance financial inclusion for underserved consumers and businesses. Its investment strategy targets companies that provide a range of financial services beyond microcredit, such as alternative lending, remittances, and insurance, as well as technology solutions that improve the efficiency of financial service delivery. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $10 million in startups that are dedicated to creating financial innovations that improve the lives of consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises. By backing entrepreneurs in fintech and adjacent sectors like agriculture, health, and education, Quona Capital aims to foster a more inclusive financial ecosystem.
Made 37 investments in Latin America

DGF Investimentos

DGF Early Stage 1 is a venture capital fund managed by DGF Investimentos, a prominent investment group based in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2001, DGF Investimentos specializes in growth investments, primarily focusing on small to mid-sized enterprises within the technology sector. The fund specifically targets investments in software and the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. DGF Investimentos has a proven track record, having completed nearly forty investments, many of which have resulted in successful exits, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in Brazil's emerging technology landscape.
Made 34 investments in Latin America

Caravela Capital

Caravela Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Curitiba, Brazil. Specializing in startup and early-stage investments, the firm focuses on the information technology sector and targets companies located in the Southern region of Brazil. Caravela Capital aims to support the growth of disruptive companies that provide innovative solutions to significant challenges in the market. To enhance the development of its portfolio, the firm fosters a network of successful entrepreneurs who offer mentorship and share valuable insights with the companies they invest in.
Made 27 investments in Latin America

Norte Ventures

Norte Ventures is a venture capital investment club based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2019. The firm focuses on investing in the pre-seed and seed stages of Brazilian companies with significant growth potential across various sectors, including B2B, financial services, healthcare, information technology, and more. Managed by entrepreneurs, its members comprise key figures in Brazil's startup ecosystem, including founders, venture capital partners, and leaders of major companies. Norte Ventures aims to bring together Brazil's top innovators to provide strategic support for startups, positioning itself as a critical investor in the burgeoning Brazilian market.
Made 41 investments in Latin America

The Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, established in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Its Investment Banking segment offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as underwriting for public offerings and private placements of various securities. The Institutional Client Services segment focuses on client execution across fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, while also offering financing and securities lending to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in originating long-term loans and investing in debt securities and real estate. Additionally, Goldman Sachs Asset Management serves both institutional and individual investors with comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm also operates several specialized investment groups, including private equity and infrastructure funds, targeting a variety of sectors and investment strategies worldwide.
Made 49 investments in Latin America

General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a global growth equity firm that specializes in making significant minority investments in growth-oriented companies. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in New York, the firm focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer services, and financial services. With a presence in major cities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach that combines sector-specific expertise with a long-term investment horizon. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams to build exceptional businesses by providing both capital and strategic support. Its team of over 100 investment professionals is committed to understanding the dynamics that drive growth in various industries worldwide.
Made 52 investments in Latin America

Astella Journey IV

Astella Journey IV is a venture capital fund established in 2020 and managed by Astella Investimentos, a firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fund focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies involved in sectors such as cloud infrastructure, smart applications, internet of things, content, e-commerce, e-education, and platform software and services. Astella Investimentos specializes in providing growth capital and seeks to empower Brazilian entrepreneurs who aim to innovate and contribute to the country's development. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from R$0.10 million to R$1.5 million, acquiring ownership stakes between 10 percent and 25 percent in its portfolio companies.
Made 54 investments in Latin America

SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.
Made 62 investments in Latin America

FEA Angels

Founded in 2018, FEA Angels is an angel network firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Made 12 investments in Latin America

KPTL

KPTL is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, formed through the merger of two prominent VC firms, A5 Capital Partners and Inseed Investimentos. Established in 2009, KPTL focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including agribusiness, water and energy, biotechnology, education, media, nanotechnology, new materials, health, information technology, transport and logistics, and retail. The firm aims to support innovative companies and drive growth in these key industries.
Made 71 investments in Latin America

ONEVC

ONEVC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on seed-stage investments. The firm targets entrepreneurs addressing multi-billion dollar markets, especially within the fintech, legal tech, and health tech sectors. ONEVC aims to build a concentrated portfolio of transformative companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit and the potential to become market leaders. With over 50 years of combined experience, the partners at ONEVC possess a diverse background in venture capital, ranging from early angel investments to technology IPO underwriting. The firm has invested in more than 70 companies, primarily in Silicon Valley and Brazil, and its second fund, launched in 2021, is designed to make 18 to 25 strategic investments.
Made 44 investments in Latin America

99 Startups

99 Startups is a venture capital firm based in Mexico City, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on funding seed-stage and early-stage startups primarily in the fintech and logistics sectors across Latin America. In addition to fintech and logistics, 99 Startups seeks investment opportunities in various sectors, including business products, business services, financial services, information technology, manufacturing, and technology-based industries in Central and South America.
Made 10 investments in Latin America

GVAngels

GVAngels is a non-profit organization established in 2017 by alumni of EAESP-FGV in São Paulo, Brazil. Its primary objective is to create investment opportunities for alumni interested in supporting startups with growth potential, while also offering entrepreneurs access to qualified investors to help accelerate their businesses. To facilitate these connections, GVAngels organizes bimonthly events where four pre-selected startups present their business proposals to members. During these events, attendees can engage in real-time discussions about potential investments with the entrepreneurs, fostering an environment of collaboration and support within the startup ecosystem.
Made 32 investments in Latin America

Jaguar Ventures II

Jaguar Ventures is a Mexico-based venture capital firm established in 2014, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-related companies across Latin America. The firm manages Jaguar Ventures II, a fund launched in 2020, which focuses on providing capital to startups in various countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, and several others throughout the region. By targeting emerging markets, Jaguar Ventures aims to support innovative entrepreneurs and foster technological advancement in diverse sectors, contributing to the growth of the Latin American economy.
Made 35 investments in Latin America

MatterScale Ventures

Matterscale Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and located in New York. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups in the United States and Latin America that leverage technology and data to deliver high-quality, affordable services. Matterscale Ventures seeks to support entrepreneurs who are transforming industries such as education, healthcare, financial services, housing, and security, with a preference for companies that exhibit strong growth potential in multi-billion dollar markets. The firm is particularly interested in tech-driven businesses that have short sales cycles and generate recurring revenue, aiming to redefine the future of various service sectors.
Made 13 investments in Latin America

SP Ventures

SP Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2007. It primarily focuses on early-stage, technology-based startups in sectors such as agricultural technologies, information and communication technologies, health technologies, new materials, and nanotechnologies. The firm manages the Fundo de Inovação Paulista, a R$ 105 million venture capital fund established in 2014, which aims to support innovative companies in São Paulo, Brazil's key economic region. Investment amounts typically range from R$ 2 million to R$ 6 million per company, with the potential to reach R$ 15 million including follow-on investments. SP Ventures seeks passionate entrepreneurs with strong technical backgrounds and market-oriented approaches, targeting companies with proprietary technology, scalability potential, and annual revenues below R$ 18 million. The firm has a proven track record, having analyzed over 1,200 companies and made multiple investments through its earlier initiatives.
Made 56 investments in Latin America

Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It focuses on investing in seed-stage startups primarily in the software sector, with a particular interest in areas such as B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, fintech, clean-tech, frontier-tech, prop-tech, cryptocurrency, health tech, and consumer industries. Soma Capital aims to support founders by leveraging insights from its own founding experience. The firm has successfully invested in several high-profile startups, which collectively are valued at over $60 billion, including notable companies such as Cruise, Rappi, Ironclad, Human Interest, Razorpay, Rippling, and Lambda School. Soma Capital operates as a Registered Investment Adviser and targets opportunities across diverse regions, including Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.
Made 41 investments in Latin America

Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Made 14 investments in Latin America

TM3 Capital

Founded in 2011, TM3 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Curitiba, Brazil. The firm makes investments in the software, hardware, and technology sectors and real estate properties. The firm employs a fundamental approach focusing on small-cap and long-bias style preferences emphasizing equities, derivatives, and commodities asset classes.
Made 26 investments in Latin America

Newtopia VC

Newtopia VC is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The firm focuses on early-stage startups and targets a variety of sectors including technology, financial technology, business-to-business solutions, software-as-a-service, web3, cryptocurrency, the future of commerce, insurance technology, education technology, wellness, health technology, and the future of work. Newtopia VC's launch aligns with a growing trend among global venture investors who are increasingly investing in Latin American startups, a region that has seen the emergence of numerous unicorns.
Made 18 investments in Latin America

Kayyak Ventures

Kayyak Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Santiago, Chile. The firm focuses on investing in exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to address significant challenges through innovative solutions. Kayyak Ventures typically invests in revenue-generating companies with strong margins and capital-efficient business models, primarily targeting Seed and Series A funding rounds. Although its primary focus is on Latin American companies, it also considers investments in North America and Europe to foster connections and collaboration with entrepreneurs in those regions. Kayyak Ventures generally commits between $1 million and $2 million in each new investment and intends to support its portfolio companies in subsequent funding rounds.
Made 25 investments in Latin America

500 Startups LatAm

500 Startups LatAm is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Juarez, Mexico, dedicated to supporting early-stage Spanish-speaking companies in Latin America, particularly in the technology sector. Founded in 2012, the firm offers a comprehensive mentorship program that addresses critical aspects such as legal matters, product development, sales strategies, growth, culture, and fundraising. This program aims to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully navigate the business landscape and prepare for a Demo Day, where they can showcase their ventures. Additionally, 500 Startups LatAm has invested hundreds of millions in acceleration programs and support services for thousands of entrepreneurs across more than 60 countries, fostering sustainable growth and positioning participants to secure future funding and become industry leaders.
Made 16 investments in Latin America