Investors in Uruguay

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Grupo Bimbo

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is an international manufacturer of baking products, operating in over 22 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in a wide array of products, including packed bread, sweet baked goods, salty snacks, cookies, tortillas, pitas, and confectionery items. Key brands under Grupo Bimbo include Bimbo, Ideal, Ricolino, Oroweat, Arnold, Thomas, and Sara Lee. The company maintains a robust direct distribution network, ensuring that products are efficiently delivered from its manufacturing facilities located in regions such as Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro, China, Santiago de Chile, and Argentina to various sales centers and warehouses. Grupo Bimbo's extensive product range includes sliced bread, buns, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast, English muffins, bagels, tortillas, flatbreads, and other snack items.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

IC Ventures

IC Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and located in Montevideo, Uruguay. It focuses on investing in startups within the B2B, fintech, and artificial intelligence sectors, seeking those with the potential for disruption and scalability. The firm aims to provide meaningful support to entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive experience to help mitigate common risks associated with startup failures. By doing so, IC Ventures enables entrepreneurs to capitalize on business opportunities and enhance their chances of securing financing.
Made 4 investments in Uruguay

NXTP Ventures

NXTP Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay. The firm specializes in investing in startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, primarily focusing on four B2B verticals: Cloud & SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces. NXTP Ventures has a notable track record, having backed over 130 startups, including several that have achieved unicorn status. The firm actively collaborates with a network of over 400 experts to assist portfolio companies in overcoming operational challenges and scaling their businesses. With a strong presence in the Latin American market, NXTP aims to support entrepreneurs in expanding their operations beyond their home countries, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the region's startup ecosystem.
Made 6 investments in Uruguay

Tether

Tether Limited, established in 2014 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a pioneering company that facilitates the use of fiat currencies in a digital manner through its blockchain-enabled platform. It issues a stablecoin called Tether, which is pegged to the value of various fiat currencies, enabling businesses such as exchanges, wallets, and payment processors to seamlessly integrate and transact with traditional currencies on the blockchain. Tether's innovative approach aims to disrupt conventional financial systems by providing a stable, familiar accounting unit for digital transactions, thereby democratizing cross-border transactions across the blockchain.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Linzor Capital Partners

Linzor Capital Partners, established in 2006, is a private equity firm headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with additional offices in South and North America. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and turnaround investments in middle-market companies across various sectors, including B2B commercial services, media, retail, healthcare, information technology, and industrials. Linzor primarily focuses on Latin American markets, excluding Brazil, with a particular emphasis on Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina. The firm typically invests between $20 million to $90 million in companies with enterprise values between $100 million and $400 million and EBITDA between $10 million and $100 million. Linzor seeks to create value by implementing strategic initiatives and operational improvements to promote the growth of its portfolio companies, and it prefers to acquire controlling stakes, exiting through sales to strategic buyers, IPOs, or recapitalizations.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Coca-Cola FEMSA

Coca-Cola FEMSA, established in 1979, is a leading beverage company and the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products by volume. It purchases beverage concentrates and syrup from The Coca-Cola Company, processes and packages them, and distributes through various channels, including modern trade, traditional trade, and on-premises. Its portfolio comprises popular brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, Powerade, and bottled water under Viva and Wilkins. With a strong presence in Mexico and Brazil, accounting for 80% of total sales, the company also operates in other Central and South American countries. It is a subsidiary of Femsa, with The Coca-Cola Company and Femsa holding significant economic and voting interests.

Alba Capital Partners

Founded in 2017, Alba Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The firm invests in control and co-control opportunities in Argentina and Uruguay.

International Development Research Centre

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Crown corporation dedicated to funding research in developing countries with the aim of promoting growth, reducing poverty, and facilitating large-scale positive change. Established in 1970 by an act of Parliament, IDRC supports innovative thinkers who address practical development challenges by providing essential resources, advice, and training. This support enables researchers to implement and disseminate their solutions effectively. IDRC collaborates with development partners to enhance the impact of its investments and extend innovations to a broader audience globally. Additionally, the organization offers fellowships and awards to cultivate a new generation of development leaders. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, IDRC operates four regional offices in Montevideo, Nairobi, Amman, and New Delhi, allowing it to maintain close connections to the communities it serves. The organization is governed by a board of up to 14 governors, with its chairperson reporting to Parliament through the Minister of International Development.

MrPink VC

MrPink VC, established in 2020 and based in Punta del Este, Uruguay, is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering high-impact startups primarily in Spanish-speaking Latin America and Spain. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, education, food, technology, and services. MrPink VC aims to support the transition from the industrial age to a new era where technology enhances human connection and collaboration. The firm is recognized for its founder-centric approach, prioritizing early partnerships and maintaining close, long-term relationships with entrepreneurs. MrPink VC seeks to empower founders who are developing technologies that strengthen social bonds and improve human well-being, ultimately contributing to a future where humanity can thrive alongside advanced technologies.

Panapesca

Panapesca S.p.A. is an Italian company engaged in the production, processing, preservation, and distribution of frozen fish products, including fish fillets, shrimp, octopus, squid, and codfish, as well as ready-to-use fish mixes. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Massa e Cozzile, Italy, the company operates production facilities in Thailand, Morocco, Spain, Holland, Italy, and Argentina. Panapesca offers a diverse range of products, including frozen meat and vegetables, fresh fish, and private label options. Its distribution network serves various sectors, including retail, food service, and wholesale markets, catering to both large and small-scale clients. The company also sells directly to consumers through its shops and online platforms. Panapesca is known for its commitment to quality, overseeing every stage of the production chain, from sourcing raw materials to processing and distribution. Its trading activities extend across multiple countries, including France, Spain, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and the United States.

Aqua Capital

Aqua Capital, established in 2009, is a private equity firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in mid-market control growth equity investments, primarily focusing on the agribusiness and food sectors across Brazil and South America.

Despegar

Despegar is an online travel agency that specializes in the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets, providing services for both leisure and corporate travelers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company enables users to research travel options, check flight availability, and make reservations for flights, hotels, and car rentals through its platform. Despegar also offers various travel-related services, including vacation packages and access to airlines and accommodation options. The company operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States, aiming to facilitate unique travel experiences for its customers.

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 4 investments in Uruguay

Prosus & Naspers

Prosus is the international internet assets division of Naspers. The global investment group is the largest consumer internet company in Europe, and among the largest technology investors in the world, operating across a variety of platforms and geographies. Prosus is a unique blend of venture capital and operating company that funds, acquires, builds and scales technology businesses. It combines venture capital investing with deep operational experience in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has meaningful investments in Tencent, Mail.ru, Ctrip.com International Limited, and DeliveryHero. Prosus has a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX:PRX) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (XJSE:PRX), and is majority owned by Naspers.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile is a public business accelerator based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2010. It aims to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile, utilizing the country as a launchpad for global expansion. Recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators worldwide, Start-Up Chile accommodates up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: a pre-acceleration initiative for startups with female founders and a seed program for startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator focuses on various sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region.
Made 7 investments in Uruguay

Masdar Capital

Masdar is a renewable energy manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The company focuses on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects and is committed to supporting the UAE's transition towards a knowledge-intensive economy. Masdar exemplifies the commercial adoption of clean technologies and reflects the UAE's dedication to sustainable practices. In addition to its core activities in renewable energy, Masdar also explores investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, commercial services, and technology, media, and telecommunications.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Citi Foundation

Citi Foundation, established in 2020, is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in U.S.-based private sector companies addressing societal challenges. Through its $500 million Impact Fund, it makes equity investments, typically co-investing with other venture capital firms, in companies demonstrating proof of concept and potential for scale. The Foundation focuses on four verticals: the future of work, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and social infrastructure. It prioritizes investing in businesses led or owned by women and minorities, aiming to bridge gender and race gaps in the VC-funded startup world. Additionally, it has committed $50 million to the Black Entrepreneurs Investment Initiative, supporting tech-enabled ventures led by black founders to reduce the racial wealth gap.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

General Atlantic

General Atlantic, established in 1980, is a global growth equity firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The firm specializes in making large minority investments in growth-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer, financial services, and healthcare. General Atlantic employs a collaborative approach, combining sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with exceptional management teams and build market-leading businesses worldwide.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Banco de Sabadell

Banco de Sabadell, established in 1881 and headquartered in Alicante, Spain, is a comprehensive banking group offering a wide array of financial services. It serves a diverse range of clients, including personal and business customers, SMEs, and large enterprises, both in Spain and internationally. The bank's primary services encompass retail banking products like accounts, loans, and mortgages, as well as corporate banking services such as financing, treasury, and import/export solutions. Additionally, it provides asset management, consumer finance, bancassurance, and insurance and pension products. As of 2019, the bank operated through 2,402 branches. Notably, Banco de Sabadell also fosters entrepreneurship through its venture capital arm, Sabadell Venture Capital, which invests in digital and technology startups during their early stages.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Bossa Invest

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in managing investment portfolios and providing asset management services across various sectors, including finance, technology, and real estate. Bossa Invest analyzes market trends to guide its investment decisions, with a particular focus on companies in the software as a service sector. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Caravela Capital

Caravela Capital, founded in 2019 and based in Curitiba, Brazil, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage companies in Latin America. The firm believes in the potential of disruptive companies to create innovative and efficient solutions to significant challenges within the region. Caravela Capital aims to support these businesses in scaling and transforming their respective markets. To facilitate this growth, the firm has established a network of successful entrepreneurs who provide mentorship, advice, and valuable insights to its portfolio companies. Through its investments, Caravela Capital targets sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and business products and services, with a broad geographic reach across various Latin American countries.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

Addition

Addition is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2020 by Lee Fixel. The firm focuses on investing in early and growth-stage technology companies, specifically targeting those that are founder-led and technology-enabled. Addition aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in their efforts to build impactful and enduring businesses. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to fostering innovation and growth within the tech sector.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Santander US

Santander US operates as a diversified financial institution with approximately 15,000 employees and 5 million customers, managing assets totaling $155 billion. The organization serves its clients through Santander Bank, N.A., a retail and commercial bank primarily located in the northeastern United States. Additionally, it has a consumer finance division, Santander Consumer USA, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Private banking services are offered through Banco Santander International in Miami, while investment banking and market activities are conducted through a branch in New York and Santander Investment Securities. As a subsidiary of Banco Santander S.A., which is based in Spain, Santander US benefits from a strong international presence across key markets in Europe and the Americas.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Draper Startup House

Draper Startup House is a global venture that fosters early-stage innovation. It offers short and long-term accommodations, co-working spaces, and custom entrepreneurship programs to a diverse-minded community. Based in Austin, Texas, with a pop-up model for global expansion, DSH invests up to $100,000 in startups, providing access to funding, mentorship, and a creative environment to transform ideas into successful businesses. As part of the Draper Venture Network, DSH supports startups in growth industries and emerging technologies worldwide.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank, established in 1870, is a global financial institution headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It operates as an investment bank, providing a wide range of services including asset management, retail banking, private wealth management, and transaction banking. The bank caters to a diverse client base comprising corporations, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses, and private individuals. Deutsche Bank has a strong European presence and a global network, with significant operations in Asia Pacific, including a regional hub in Singapore. It is committed to investing in digital technologies and fostering innovation, with a long-term focus and a commitment to integrity.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Blackstone

Blackstone, founded in 1985, is a global investment firm headquartered in New York. It manages capital on behalf of pension funds and large institutions across various alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, debt, and real assets. The firm also offers fund of funds and multi-manager programs. Blackstone operates globally with offices in key financial hubs and is led by Chairman and CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, President and COO Jonathan Gray, and Executive Vice Chairman Hamilton E. "Tony" James.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Blue Owl Capital

Blue Owl Capital is an alternative asset management firm headquartered in New York, established in 2011. The firm specializes in providing investors with access to direct lending and GP capital solutions, employing a variety of investment vehicles. Blue Owl Capital focuses on growth-stage technology companies, as well as sectors such as financial institutions, real estate, and credit. With a strong emphasis on a permanent capital base, the firm offers a differentiated platform of capital solutions aimed at private market participants, including alternative asset managers and private middle-market corporations. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Blue Owl Capital is committed to delivering tailored investment strategies to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Oikocredit International

Oikocredit is a financial institution established in 1968 and based in the Netherlands. It focuses on empowering individuals and communities by providing funding to the microfinance sector, fair trade organizations, cooperatives, and small to medium enterprises. Oikocredit aims to create sustainable opportunities for people in need, enabling them to improve their own circumstances through access to financial resources.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm established in 2014, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City. The firm specializes in early to growth stage investments in the fintech sector, focusing on disruptive innovations that enhance financial inclusion in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Quona Capital targets companies that provide a range of financial products and services, including alternative lending, remittances, insurance, and payment solutions. The firm emphasizes investments that improve access to financial services for underserved consumers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Its investment strategy also encompasses adjacent sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and mobility. Quona Capital typically invests between $1 million and $10 million, supporting entrepreneurs dedicated to creating innovative financial solutions.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Mouro Capital

Mouro Capital, established in 2014, is a London-based venture capital firm backed by Banco Santander. It focuses on investing in early to growth-stage fintech startups across Europe, North America, and Latin America, with a portfolio spanning software and financial services. The firm manages $400 million in assets, supporting entrepreneurs who are transforming the financial services landscape.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Broadhaven Capital Partners

Broadhaven Capital Partners is an independent merchant bank based in New York City, specializing in the financial services sector. Founded in 2010, the firm provides strategic financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, divestiture and sale transactions, private placements, corporate finance, initial public offerings, and restructuring. Broadhaven also invests in early-stage companies at the intersection of financial services and technology, focusing on creating long-term partnerships with exceptional management teams. With a track record of advising on transactions exceeding $40 billion, Broadhaven is recognized for its commitment to delivering value through both advisory and investment activities.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

IDB Lab

IDB Lab is the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, based in Washington, D.C. Established in 1993, it focuses on fostering economic growth and reducing poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. The agency supports private sector development by encouraging increased private investment and creating opportunities for disadvantaged populations. As a key component of the IDB Group, IDB Lab plays a crucial role in promoting development through innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by the region, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for its citizens.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz, established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in investing in software businesses, with a focus on sectors such as bio + healthcare, artificial intelligence, consumer, enterprise, fintech, and infrastructure. It typically invests in startups at various stages, from seed to late-stage, with a flexible investment range of $0.025 million to $50 million. The firm is known for its focus on disruptive technology and has raised multiple funds to support its investment strategy.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus is a global private equity firm, established in 1966, with over $60 billion in assets under management. Based in New York, it has offices worldwide and invests in a diverse range of sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, and real estate. The firm focuses on growth investing, typically committing between $20 million to $1 billion per transaction, and has an average investment period of five to seven years. Warburg Pincus seeks to partner with management teams to build sustainable companies, often taking a board seat and investing as a lead investor.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group, established in 1987, is a global alternative asset manager with a diverse investment portfolio. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the firm invests in corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies, and investment solutions. Carlyle's private equity investments span various sectors, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, technology, and retail, among others. The firm manages multiple fund families, catering to early and later-stage companies, and employs a long-term value creation strategy. Carlyle's real estate investments focus on opportunistic and core funds, targeting sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, and commercial services. The firm's global presence extends to North America, Europe, Asia, and Japan, with regional offices in key financial hubs.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

Innogen Capital Ventures

Innogen Capital Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and based in San Salvador, El Salvador. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and growth companies across Central America, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Innogen Capital focuses on businesses with proven models, particularly those that incorporate a social impact mission. In addition to financial investment, the firm aims to provide its partners with valuable expertise and connections through a network of professionals from various fields.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Olist

Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Charlesbank Capital Partners

Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, established in 1998, is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. It manages approximately $2 billion in assets, focusing on the middle market. The firm invests in mature, privately held companies across various sectors, including communications, healthcare, consumer products, and industrials, among others. Charlesbank partners with management teams to acquire and build fundamentally strong businesses, typically investing between $20 million to $150 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion and EBITDA between $15 million and $75 million. The firm takes a board seat in its portfolio companies and aims to hold investments for five to seven years, exiting through IPOs, strategic sales, or sales to other private equity firms. Charlesbank prefers to take majority and minority stakes in companies.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Paypal

PayPal, established in 2002, is a leading global digital payment platform that facilitates transactions between consumers and merchants. With over 375 million active users across 200 markets, PayPal enables users to send, receive, and withdraw funds, as well as make and accept payments online and in-store. It partners with a wide range of businesses, from small online stores to large e-commerce platforms, including Anyway Any Day, Ozone.ru, and Aeroexpress in Russia, where it launched in 2013. PayPal's mission is to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and secure, thereby empowering individuals and businesses to participate in the global economy.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

IGNIA

IGNIA Partners, LLC, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Mexico City, with an additional office in Monterrey. The firm specializes in early to late-stage investments, focusing on companies that provide innovative technology solutions addressing fundamental needs in Latin America, particularly those serving low-income populations. IGNIA invests in sectors such as healthtech, fintech, SaaS, edtech, e-commerce, and AI-enabled platforms, seeking to acquire significant equity stakes, often up to 100%, and aiming for a seat on the board of its portfolio companies. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $11 million in equity, targeting companies based in Mexico and Latin America, and considers co-investments with other organizations. IGNIA's investments are guided by a mission to deliver positive impact on people's lives through goods and services in areas like healthcare, housing, education, financial services, and basic utilities.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Redwood Ventures

Redwood Ventures, established in 2017 and headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico, is an early-stage venture capital firm. It manages funds investing in tech startups globally, with a focus on the Americas. The firm is industry-agnostic, considering investments across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, energy, consumer products, and business services, provided they demonstrate high growth and scalability potential.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Elevar Equity

Elevar Equity, established in 2006, is a private equity and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth equity opportunities. It focuses on emerging markets, particularly in South East Asia and Latin America, with a strong presence in India, Peru, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Elevar Equity specializes in investing in companies that provide essential products and services, such as financial services, education, healthcare, and housing, to underserved communities at the base of the pyramid. It also invests in the Fintech sector, education and employability, market linkages, and MSMEs. The firm takes both minority and majority stakes in companies and considers long-term investments. Elevar Equity is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Ebene, Bogota, and Mexico City.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 years.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Piton Capital

Piton Capital, established in 2006 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm that invests globally in technology companies with strong network effects. These businesses include marketplaces, platforms, and those leveraging data networks, user-generated content, or SaaS with network effects. Piton Capital is stage-agnostic, investing from seed to late stage, with a typical investment size ranging from €200k to €15m. The firm focuses on the information technology sector, with a particular interest in TMT.
Made 4 investments in Uruguay

GS Growth

As part of the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, GS Growth is the firm’s investment platform dedicated to providing preferred equity and mezzanine capital to high-growth companies. As of June 2019, Goldman Sachs' investing groups (Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Principal Strategic Investments, and Private Capital Investing) have combined to form the GS Growth team. The team targets investments of $20-250 million.
Made 2 investments in Uruguay

Wayra

Wayra UK Limited, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, is a tech startup accelerator specializing in early venture investments. It runs industry-specific acceleration programs, providing funding and resources to innovative digital product and service startups in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, smart transport, and 5G. Wayra UK invests up to €0.25 million per startup, offering direct cash investment, office space, mentorship, and access to global networks. It also operates targeted programs like Velocity Health and GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, tailored to specific industries. Wayra UK is a subsidiary of Wayra Investigación y Desarrollo, S.L.U., and is part of Telefónica's global open innovation hub, connecting entrepreneurs with the company and generating joint business opportunities.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

KAYA

KAYA is a venture capital firm that emerged from Enern Investments, a financial group established in 2010 in Prague. It focuses on investing in technology-driven companies, particularly those with potential for significant growth in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. With a portfolio of over 40 investments, KAYA aims to support and nurture entrepreneurial talent in various sectors, especially those leveraging network effects. The firm operates independently from Enern, which manages a broader range of investments across clean energy, tech, and real estate. KAYA represents a dedicated approach to venture capital, with a commitment to fostering innovation and development in the tech industry.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

Minerva Foods

Minerva Foods is a prominent exporter of fresh beef and various meat products based in South America. The company engages in the slaughtering of livestock and the processing of beef, sheep, and related products. It operates multiple facilities, including slaughtering and boning plants that acquire livestock, and processing plants that convert raw materials into finished goods. Additionally, Minerva Foods has distribution centers worldwide to ensure quality and timely delivery of its products. The company also maintains international trading offices strategically located to enhance relationships across different regions, facilitating the export of fresh chilled, frozen, and processed meat, as well as live cattle.
Made 1 investment in Uruguay

Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management, established in 2001 by Charles Coleman, is a global investment firm headquartered in New York. It specializes in both public and private equity investments, focusing on companies that drive growth through technological innovation. The firm's public equity strategy encompasses long/short and growth-oriented investments, while its private equity arm targets early to late-stage companies across diverse industries. Tiger Global takes a long-term view, collaborating with portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle to identify and capitalize on high-quality growth opportunities worldwide, with a particular focus on emerging markets like China, India, and Latin America.
Made 3 investments in Uruguay

DST Global

DST Global, established in 2009, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, with additional offices in Menlo Park, New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The company specializes in late-stage investments in the internet sector, focusing on rapidly growing ventures. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including software, TMT, fintech, and e-commerce, with a global investment strategy.