Investors in South America

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Bossa Invest

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.
Made 333 investments in South America

Cotidiano

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 13 investments in South America

Monashees

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.
Made 147 investments in South America

Kaszek

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.
Made 133 investments in South America

Valor Capital Group

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.
Made 82 investments in South America

FJ Labs

Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.
Made 80 investments in South America

Google for Startups

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.
Made 105 investments in South America

WOW Aceleradora de Startups

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.
Made 75 investments in South America

Endeavor Catalyst

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.
Made 86 investments in South America

DOMO.VC

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.
Made 47 investments in South America

SoftBank Group

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.
Made 44 investments in South America

ONEVC

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.
Made 34 investments in South America

Y Combinator

Founded in 2005, Y Combinator is a California-based startup accelerator and early-stage venture capital firm. It provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage companies across various industries, with a focus on technology, healthcare, and finance. The organization helps founders refine their business models and products through an intensive three-month program in Silicon Valley, culminating in Demo Day presentations to investors.
Made 81 investments in South America

Crescera Capital

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.
Made 51 investments in South America

International Finance Corporation

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.
Made 45 investments in South America

Redpoint eventures

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.
Made 63 investments in South America

Anjos do Brasil

Founded in 2011, Anjos do Brasil is a non-profit organization based in São Paulo, Brazil. It operates as an angel network, connecting early-stage entrepreneurs with investors to facilitate funding, mentorship, and expertise exchange. The organization aims to foster innovation and economic development by stimulating investment in new companies.
Made 31 investments in South America

Globo Ventures

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.
Made 21 investments in South America

MAYA Capital

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.
Made 33 investments in South America

SP Ventures

SP Ventures, established in 2007, is a São Paulo-based venture capital firm with a focus on early-stage technology companies. It manages funds such as Fundo de Inovação Paulista (FIP), launched in 2014, which invests in tech startups located in the state of São Paulo. SP Ventures targets passionate entrepreneurs with strong technical backgrounds and market-oriented attitudes, seeking proprietary technologies with high scalability potential and large target markets. The firm's investment tickets typically range from R$ 2 million to R$ 6 million per company, with a maximum of R$ 15 million including follow-ons. SP Ventures has a track record of analyzing over 1,200 companies and making 8 investments from 2007 to 2013 through its Criatec I Fund. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Information and Communication Technologies, Agricultural Technologies, Health Technologies, New Materials, and Nanotechnologies.
Made 49 investments in South America

Caravela Capital

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.
Made 27 investments in South America

KPTL

KPTL is a Brazilian venture capital firm headquartered in Sao Paulo. It was formed through the merger of two established Brazilian VC firms, A5 Capital Partners and Inseed Investimentos. The firm invests across startup, growth, and mid-stage companies, often taking minority stakes, and focuses on sectors including agriculture, water and energy, biotechnology, government technology, education, media, nanotechnology, new materials, health, information technology, transport and logistics, and retail. It targets Brazilian enterprises with scalable potential and supports portfolio companies with capital, strategic guidance, and access to networks to help accelerate growth. The firm also maintains an office in Minas Gerais.
Made 51 investments in South America

Norte Ventures

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.
Made 34 investments in South America

Distrito Ventures

Distrito Ventures is a Brazilian venture capital firm focused on early and seed-stage tech startups. It operates two tech campuses in São Paulo, hosting over 50 startups and 120 entrepreneurs. The firm provides not only financial investment but also strategic support to refine business models and increase success rates.
Made 13 investments in South America

Wayra UK

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.
Made 186 investments in South America

NXTP Ventures

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.
Made 100 investments in South America

ACE Ventures

ACE Startups is a leading seed stage venture capital firm in Brazil, distinguished by its strong track record of 15 exits from 114 investments. Originally recognized as a top accelerator, ACE has been awarded the title of Best Latin American Startup Accelerator three times by LatAm Founders. The firm offers a hands-on strategic approach to support entrepreneurs, providing access to mentors, resources, and business development opportunities with major corporations. This support aims to expedite the growth of startups as they prepare for Series A funding or mergers and acquisitions. While maintaining an agnostic investment strategy, ACE focuses on sectors such as fintech, health tech, agtech, and SaaS B2B startups. It is notably the only Brazilian venture capital firm powered by Google Launchpad and is a member of the Draper Venture Network Beta. With over 300 startups accelerated and more than 100 investments made, ACE continues to play a pivotal role in the Brazilian startup ecosystem.
Made 60 investments in South America

QED Investors

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.
Made 41 investments in South America

Terracotta Ventures

Terracotta Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the construction and real estate technology sectors. With a focus on the Central and South American markets, Terracotta Ventures targets companies at various stages, including seed, early-stage, and later-stage ventures. Through its investments, the firm aims to support innovation and growth in the construction and proptech industries across the region.
Made 7 investments in South America

Igah Ventures

Igah Ventures, established in 2010 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It supports promising founders in Brazil, particularly in healthcare and technology sectors, to build and scale high-growth potential companies. The firm offers comprehensive support to its portfolio, including business development, technology assistance, networking, mergers and acquisitions, senior-level team-building, and fundraising.
Made 43 investments in South America

Astella

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 41 investments in South America

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services provides cloud computing infrastructure and platform services to businesses and public sector customers. It offers compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, content delivery, deployment and management tools, application services, and development platforms, along with AI and machine learning, mobile services, and a software marketplace. It serves government, education, and nonprofit sectors worldwide and supports startups, enterprises, partners, and developers with a broad portfolio that includes big data, high performance computing, gaming, digital media, backup and archive, and AWS management tools. Founded in 2006 and based in Seattle, AWS operates data centers across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Brazil, and other regions as a subsidiary of Amazon.
Made 3 investments in South America

GVAngels

GVAngels is an angel investor network established in 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil, by former students of Fundação Getúlio Vargas. The organization focuses on investing in technology startups that address inefficiencies in large markets. Over its four years of operation, GVAngels has invested in 40 startups, providing funding ranging from R$800,000 to R$2 million. The network comprises over 300 associates who are personally interested in startup investments and contribute their expertise and experience, known as smart money, to help their investees succeed. GVAngels is deeply connected to the School of Business Administration at FGV, where many of its angel investors graduated, reflecting the institution's reputation as a leading think tank in Latin America.
Made 27 investments in South America

Start-Up Chile

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.
Made 138 investments in South America

Upload Ventures

Upload Ventures, established in 2022, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It manages early-stage venture capital funds, with a focus on investing in technology and innovation startups across South America and Central America. The firm targets investments in the information technology, healthcare, and business products and services sectors, typically allocating between USD 1 million to USD 10 million per investment. Upload Ventures evaluates potential investments based on market trends and the capabilities of founding teams.
Made 6 investments in South America

SEED

SEED helps who want to develop their business in Minas Gerais. Seed is the first accelerator funded solely by public resources in Brazil and enhances interaction, networks and the transfer of knowledge and skills between supported entrepreneurs and the local ecosystem.
Made 44 investments in South America

Base Partners

Base Partners, established in 2016, is a Brazilian growth equity firm headquartered in São Paulo. It focuses on investing in technology companies, with a particular interest in software-as-a-service, cloud tech, and devops sectors across Central and South America. The firm, backed by a group of Brazilian business owners, specializes in early-stage investments, aiming to support the growth of promising ventures primarily in Brazil.
Made 4 investments in South America

Headline

Headline is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1998 (formerly e.ventures). It maintains a global footprint with activity in seven cities and invests across geographies, leading rounds at every stage. The firm operates Early Stage Funds aligned with regional focus in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil to invest locally, and a Growth Fund based in San Francisco that participates from Series B onward. It backs companies across consumer, media, retail, financial services, healthcare, information technology, software-as-a-service, mobile, cybersecurity, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, advertising technology, and digital health. Notable portfolio companies include Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, Sorare, Pismo, AppFolio, goPuff, Acorns, Farfetch, Segment, Bumble, and Yeahka. Headline is a registered investment adviser.
Made 16 investments in South America

EqSeed

EqSeed is an online crowdfunding platform based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2013. The platform facilitates small businesses in seeking investment through straightforward online fundraising rounds. By providing a simple and effective means for financing, EqSeed also assists investors in allocating funds to startups and private companies through equity crowdfunding.
Made 23 investments in South America

BTG Pactual

BTG Pactual is a Brazilian financial services firm headquartered in Sao Paulo that provides investment banking, asset management, wealth management, corporate lending, and sales and trading services. The company offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, wealth planning, loans, and financings, as well as investment solutions and market analysis. It serves individual and institutional clients worldwide and manages asset, equity, and fixed-income portfolios, as well as mutual funds and hedge funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative approaches to portfolio construction and investment research. Founded in the 1980s, BTG Pactual has grown into a diversified financial group with global market participation.
Made 15 investments in South America

General Atlantic

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.
Made 30 investments in South America

The Goldman Sachs Group

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.
Made 27 investments in South America

TM3 Capital

Founded in 2011, TM3 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Curitiba, Brazil. It specializes in technology investments, focusing on businesses with strong growth prospects and scalable hardware or software solutions.
Made 19 investments in South America

Volpe Capital

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.
Made 3 investments in South America

Cedro Capital

Founded in 2013, Cedro Capital is an independent asset management firm based in Brasília-DF, Brazil. With a focus on the Central region of Brazil, the company connects local companies and projects with qualified institutional investors through alternative investment funds.
Made 14 investments in South America

FEA Angels

FEA Angels is an angel network firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018. The company serves as a bridge between investors and entrepreneurs, facilitating connections and supporting the growth of innovative startups. By leveraging its network, FEA Angels aims to provide resources and guidance to emerging companies while offering investors opportunities to engage with promising ventures. Through its operations, FEA Angels contributes to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Brazil.
Made 15 investments in South America

Equity International

Equity International, established in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a private equity firm specializing in investments in real estate companies across emerging and frontier markets. It focuses on seed, early, middle market, and mid-stage investments, co-investing with exceptional operating partners to build scalable platforms and create multiple exit options. The firm primarily invests outside the United States, with a particular focus on Brazil, Colombia, and India, and also considers opportunities in Europe and Latin America.
Made 1 investment in South America

Ventiur

Established in 2013, Ventiur is a Brazilian-based accelerator focused on supporting entrepreneurs and investing in startups across diverse sectors such as health, food, and oncology.
Made 28 investments in South America

SBA Communications

Founded in 1999, SBA Communications is a U.S.-based company that independently owns and operates wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central, and South America. It specializes in leasing antenna space on its multi-tenant towers to various wireless service providers under long-term contracts. Additionally, the company assists wireless service providers in developing their own networks through site acquisition, zoning, construction, and equipment installation.
Made 1 investment in South America

Alaya Capital

Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Cordoba, Argentina, that invests in and scales Latin American startups. It operates with a diverse team and partners across major Spanish-speaking markets in Latin America, supporting portfolio companies to grow globally. The firm aims to advance a new economy in Latin America based on technology and knowledge by increasing the value of regional technology ventures.
Made 15 investments in South America