Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.

Monashees is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2005. It backs startups across South America and Mexico, supporting them from early stages through growth via expansion funds. The firm targets software, fintech, AI, climate tech, healthcare, enterprise technology, consumer, marketplace, and services sectors. It emphasizes a human-values-first approach and partners with founders to challenge the status quo and improve people's lives through technology. Monashees has built a community of over 150 portfolio companies and more than 300 founders, reflecting its regional focus and commitment to the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Y Combinator, established in 2005, is a prominent American technology startup accelerator and venture capital firm. It provides funding and mentorship to early-stage companies, primarily in the United States. The firm's core program involves investing a small amount of capital in exchange for equity, typically around 6-7%, and providing intensive support to startups over a three-month period. This includes refining business models, developing products, and honing investor pitches. Y Combinator serves a wide range of industries, with a focus on technology, healthcare, and finance. Additionally, Y Combinator Continuity, a dedicated investment fund, supports founders as they scale their companies, investing in later-stage alumni companies and helping cash-intensive businesses.

Kaszek, established in 2011, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Buenos Aires, with a presence in Sao Paulo. It invests in early-stage, technology-based companies across Latin America, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and networking opportunities to its portfolio. The firm is industry-agnostic, with a focus on software and healthcare devices, and invests primarily at the seed, Series A, and Series B stages.

Valor Capital Group is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that focuses on cross-border investments between the United States and Brazil. It pursues Growth Equity and Venture Capital strategies and backs seed-, early-, and growth-stage companies across sectors including software, technology, fintech, e-commerce, B2B, consumer services, and other TMT-related areas. The firm looks for opportunities in both the US and Brazilian markets, emphasizing cross-border value creation. Valor Capital Group operates as an investment adviser, aligning with regulated investment activities in its target regions.

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

Endeavor Catalyst, established in 2012, is a venture capital arm of Endeavor Global, a non-profit supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Based in New York with global offices, Catalyst invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as agriculture, education, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and smart cities. Focusing on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Catalyst targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, aiming to take up to a 10% stake. It co-invests in financing rounds of $5 million or more, with a portfolio comprising over 200 companies across 32 markets, including several unicorns. Catalyst's unique model aligns with Endeavor's mission, providing a platform for high-impact entrepreneurs to scale and create jobs.

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.

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.

Wayra UK is the corporate venture arm and accelerator of Wayra, the global open-innovation program of Telefónica. It runs accelerator programs for early-stage technology startups across industries including health care, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport and smart city, and 5G, providing investment and acceleration support. The unit connects startups with Telefónica’s networks and partners to enable collaboration and scale opportunities, aiming to generate joint business opportunities between innovators and Telefónica. As part of a worldwide network spanning multiple countries, Wayra UK positions itself as a bridge between entrepreneurs and corporate-scale opportunity, facilitating access to capital, mentorship, and business development.

Google for Startups is an initiative supporting global startups. It offers access to Google's products, connections, and best practices through a network of partners in over 135 countries. The program aims to help determined startups succeed.

A public business accelerator founded in 2010 by the Chilean government. It aims to attract global entrepreneurs to launch their businesses in Chile, offering a large portfolio of up to 160 startups annually through distinct programs tailored to different stages.

Latitud is a venture capital firm and platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on technology startups in Latin America. It engages early-stage companies, providing pre-seed investments and hands-on support to founders to help them build and scale their ventures from the ground up.

Magma Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports Latin American entrepreneurs seeking to launch and scale in the US market, with a focus on fintech, insurtech, blockchain, marketplaces and software-as-a-service. The firm is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, and maintains offices in California, Colombia, Mexico and China. Since its founding in 2014, it has backed a broad set of startups across Chile, the US and other Latin American markets, and operates the Sino-Latin American accelerator to facilitate cross-border ventures.

Founded in 2019, Caravela Capital is a venture capital firm based in Curitiba, Brazil. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies across Latin America, with a particular interest in healthcare, financial services, and B2B products.

QED Investors, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with an additional office in New York City. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive financial services and fintech companies. QED invests in seed, early venture, and mid venture stages across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing the role of information in their success and fostering a collaborative, hands-on approach.

500 Global, established in 2010, is a global venture capital firm with over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide, the firm invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries. 500 Global focuses on markets where technology and innovation can drive long-term value and economic growth. The firm's investment portfolio spans diverse sectors such as biotech, fintech, internet, and consumer services, with a preference for companies generating at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. 500 Global offers a four-month accelerator program, providing startups with funding, mentorship, and connections to renowned investors. The firm has invested in over 2,800 companies, including 35 unicorns, and has a team of over 190 members based in 25 countries.

MAYA Capital is an early-stage venture firm that supports businesses focused on accessibility, transformation and efficiency in Brazil and Latin America. It backs startups addressing regional needs and aims to deliver scalable, impactful solutions across sectors in the region, helping them navigate local markets and accelerate growth.

Founded in 2011, NXTP Ventures is a venture capital firm based across offices in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, and Argentina. It invests in early-stage startups, typically providing checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. The firm principally supports founders in four B2B verticals: Cloud & SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.

Carao Ventures, established in 2012 in San José, Costa Rica, is a pioneering venture capital firm led by Allan Boruchowicz. It specializes in investing in early-stage startups across various industries, including software, biotech, healthtech, fintech, AI, and construction tech, primarily in small and medium-sized countries in Latin America. Carao's unique approach combines elements of early-stage VC, venture-building, and startup accelerators, providing value to both promising startups and investors interested in frontier markets. The firm manages Carao Ventures Fund I, a $35 million VC vehicle focused on Latin America, with a primary focus on Central America, the North Andean region, and the Dominican Republic. The fund invests in technology-based sectors, with a preference for information technology and AI & machine learning, typically ranging from $0.5 million to $7.5 million per investment.

WOW Aceleradora de Startups, founded in 2013 and based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is an independent startup accelerator that facilitates connections between startups and investors. The organization offers an accelerated program that integrates capital, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. With a network of 300 angel investors, WOW provides essential resources and support to emerging businesses, fostering their growth and development in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.

Goodwater Capital, established in 2014 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, is a venture capital firm dedicated to empowering exceptional entrepreneurs globally. They focus on early-stage investments in consumer technology companies, aiming to solve pressing problems and transform the global economy. Their mission is to measurably improve billions of lives by supporting entrepreneurs who are building products and platforms that consumers love.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Newtopia VC is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups across Latin America. The firm typically invests between $100k to $250k USD in pre-seed rounds, with follow-on investments of up to $1.5M USD in Series A rounds for top performers. Newtopia VC offers strategic mentorship and training through its community of unicorn founders and elite athletes.

Founded in 2016, DOMO.VC is a leading venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. It invests in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, including fintech, health tech, ed-tech, and more. The firm backs entrepreneurs with high growth potential, providing them with resources to establish themselves in competitive markets.

99 Startups is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and located in Mexico City, Mexico. The firm focuses on funding seed-stage and early-stage startups, primarily in the fintech, healthcare, and logistics sectors across Latin America. In addition to these areas, 99 Startups also seeks investment opportunities in business products, business services, financial services, information technology, and manufacturing. By concentrating on these sectors, the firm aims to support innovative companies that can drive growth and development in Central and South America.

Norte Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on early-stage investments in Latin America. It co-invests in the first rounds of Brazilian and LatAm startups with high growth potential, leveraging a broad network of founders, senior venture executives, and corporate leaders to support portfolio companies. The firm backs technology-enabled companies across sectors such as B2B software, fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity, e-commerce, edtech, AI, big data, cloud technologies, and related areas in LatAm.

Parallel18 is an accelerator firm and international innovation hub based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2015, it supports software startups across Latin America, the United States, and Puerto Rico by offering funding, mentorship, business connections, and investment to help underrepresented founders scale globally.

General Atlantic is a private equity growth and expansion firm founded in 1980 and headquartered in New York. It provides growth capital and strategic support to growth companies across sectors including software and services, technology, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with a long-term investment horizon and a collaborative approach. The firm maintains a global footprint with offices in Stamford, Palo Alto, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Jakarta, Mumbai, Singapore, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and other major markets to partner with management teams and build market-leading businesses.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Global Founders Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that backs entrepreneurs across stages and geographies. The firm takes a globally oriented, stage-agnostic approach, evaluating opportunities on potential impact and feasibility and partnering with founders to advance ideas from early development toward scale across continents. With a focus on supporting gifted entrepreneurs, Global Founders Capital seeks to help teams build durable, globally competitive businesses by providing strategic guidance, networks, and capital throughout the company's growth journey.

ONEVC, established in 2017, is a Brazil-based venture capital firm with a presence in Silicon Valley. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on software companies that target large markets and demonstrate strong product-market fit. The firm aims to back transformational companies with the potential to become market leaders. ONEVC's partners bring over 50 years of combined experience, having invested in over 70 companies across Silicon Valley and Brazil. They have a diverse background and full-stack venture experience, from angel investments to underwriting technology IPOs.

Redpoint eventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2012 as a joint venture between Redpoint Ventures and e.ventures. It invests in Brazilian companies across consumer services, information technology, retail and media sectors, with a focus on early-stage opportunities. The firm supports entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, company-building resources, and strategic guidance, leveraging the combined expertise of its international and local investors to help portfolio companies grow and reach exits.

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The company specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on technology-driven businesses. It invests across various sectors, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, health assurance, and crypto. General Catalyst provides not only capital but also mentorship and resources to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. To date, it has managed eight venture capital funds, totaling approximately $3.75 billion in capital commitments.

Citi, a global financial services holding company, operates through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment caters to retail customers, offering traditional banking services, Citi-branded cards, and retail services. The ICG segment serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing a wide range of banking, financial, and investment services. Citi also manages approximately $4.3 billion in equity investments and committed capital through its global emerging markets private equity arm, CVCI. Additionally, Citi Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative ideas across sectors like fintech, data analytics, and digital assets, fostering growth and collaboration with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Kayyak Ventures is a purpose-driven venture capital firm founded in 2020, headquartered in Chile and Mexico. The company selectively invests in mission-driven entrepreneurs globally, with a focus on Latin America. They typically support seed to series B rounds, investing $1.5 million to $5 million per round, and prioritize companies with attractive margins, capital-efficient models, and exceptional teams.

HSBC, established in 1865, is a global banking and financial services institution headquartered in London, UK. It operates through four segments: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. HSBC offers a wide range of products and services, including deposits, loans, credit cards, insurance, investment funds, and wealth management solutions. It also provides corporate banking services such as financing, trade services, risk management, and investment banking. With a presence in over 64 countries, HSBC serves individuals, small enterprises, corporations, and governments, offering a comprehensive suite of financial services through its extensive network of branches, digital platforms, and representative offices.

Clocktower Technology Ventures is a Santa Monica, California-based venture capital firm founded in 2015. It specializes in financial services and fintech, investing in lending, credit and banking, payments, insurance, capital markets and investments, personal finance, enterprise financial software, and real estate finance. As the technology investing arm of Clocktower Group, it supports fintech companies globally, with a portfolio across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in 96 fintech companies.

Notable Capital is named for the founders we invest with, the ideas they pursue, the causes they champion, and the remarkable companies they build. Notable is a U.S.-based venture capital firm focused on early-to-growth stage companies in cloud infrastructure and business and consumer applications across the U.S., Israel, Europe, Latin America, and select go-global opportunities. Notable portfolio companies include Affirm, Airbnb, Block, Brightwheel, Drata, Handshake, HashiCorp, Ibotta, Orca Security, Quince, Slack, Slice, StockX, Stori, Vercel, Zendesk, and more.

IGNIA is a Mexico-based venture capital firm founded in 2007 that invests across early to growth stages in Latin America, focusing on health, financial services, education and technology companies. It targets ventures that serve low-income populations and address basic services such as healthcare, housing, water and energy, and prefers sectors like fintech, SaaS, edtech, healthtech, e-commerce and marketplaces. Investments are primarily in equity, with occasional subordinated debt or convertible debt structures, and the firm pursues co-investments with other investors. The firm concentrates on opportunities in Mexico and Latin America and supports high-growth enterprises at the base of the pyramid, including B2C businesses, seeking to generate positive social impact alongside financial returns.

Crescera Capital is an asset management firm headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established in 2008 through the merger of several prominent investment firms. The company specializes in private equity and venture capital, targeting investments in diverse sectors such as education, consumption, retail, services, healthcare, logistics, innovation, and technology. Crescera Capital is structured as a partnership, enabling it to attract and retain top talent across various specialties. With a strong emphasis on trust and knowledge, the firm aims to deliver consistent returns to its clients and investors through a range of financial products and strategies. The firm, supported by a team of over 70 professionals, including more than 40 partners, is committed to creating long-term value for investors and the broader society while honoring the legacy of its founding group.

Barn Investimentos is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2012. It concentrates on early-stage investments in Latin America, including seed and Series A rounds, and seeks opportunities in companies that apply green technologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, mitigate emissions, and support climate adaptation in the region.

Alexia Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2019. It specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in Series A funding, targeting innovative companies in Brazil and Latin America. The firm focuses on disruptive business models driven by software platforms, data, and artificial intelligence technologies. Alexia Ventures is dedicated to supporting top entrepreneurs in the region, believing that the best founders from Latin America can compete on a global scale and create leading technology companies. With a network enriched by connections to talented individuals from both Latin America and Silicon Valley, Alexia Ventures aims to catalyze human potential through technology and data, fostering a new vision for what is achievable in the region.

Fen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santiago, Chile, focused on early-stage investments in tech-enabled companies across Latin America and Mexico. It supports early growth in sectors including consumer technology, healthcare, information technology services, financial technology, software-as-a-service, agriculture and climate tech, education technology, human resources technology, insurance technology, digital health, cybersecurity, real estate technology, pet technology, and supply chain technology, among others.

Volpe Capital is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2021. It invests in technology and tech-enabled high-growth opportunities across Latin America, focusing on technology sector companies.

Mercado Libre Fund serves as the Corporate Venture Capital Fund for Mercado Libre, focusing on fostering innovation and supporting the growth of companies within the e-commerce and technology sectors in Latin America. The fund invests in seed, early, and growth stage companies that exhibit strong team dynamics and potential for significant impact. It operates two distinct funds: the Business Development Fund, which targets seed stage companies with promising products that can enhance Mercado Libre's ecosystem, and the Opportunities Fund, which seeks to invest in early and growth stage companies that leverage technology to deliver innovative solutions. By acting as a strategic partner, Mercado Libre Fund aims to create synergies among its portfolio companies and provide valuable support throughout their scaling journey.

Globo Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The firm specializes in investments and entrepreneurship, targeting innovative startups and emerging companies. By providing financial support and strategic guidance, Globo Ventures aims to foster growth and development within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cometa is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with a particular emphasis on the fintech sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, the firm primarily targets investments in Latin America, especially in Mexico. Cometa aims to support innovative businesses that cater to Spanish-speaking markets, leveraging its expertise to drive growth in the technology landscape of the region.

MatterScale Ventures, founded in 2019 by a team of former Endeavor executives, is a venture capital firm based in New York. The firm focuses on bridging the seed stage funding gap for Latin American founders, investing in early-stage companies primarily in Latin America and the United States. MatterScale Ventures targets a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, technology, financial services, housing, security, and employability. By supporting innovative startups in these areas, the firm aims to foster growth and development within these critical industries.