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We interact in an industry of relationships, trust and collaboration. Over the years I have met amazing people in the venture space. Meet my "short list" of suggested VCs. If you are building a startup that fits their investment thesis or you are investing in the asset class, I will be happy to connect you!

Twelve Hundred (“1200 VC”) is an early-stage investment platform investing in fund managers and founders building companies shaping the future of humanity. We focus on transformative technologies and apply a cross-regional and thematic impact management approach to accelerating planetary and human betterment. The long term vision of Twelve Hundred is to be a systemic value creator by becoming a leader at partnering from the Seed stage towards regional, global and planetary impact. We generate intelligence, build value and exercise influence by mobilizing capital and support in the sectors and areas of impact that are able to generate attractive financial returns and increase positive outcomes through innovation and collaborative action. Partners with a prominent US-Mexico multi-asset single family office. Startup investing. Venture capital investing. VC funding.

Kayyak Ventures is a venture capital fund that makes long-term bets on contrarians and outsiders. We partner with mission-driven entrepreneurs who have a creative imagination and a radical vision about how the world should look like. They thrive in chaos and are extraordinarily resilient. We are highly selective in who we invest in, focusing on a handful of entrepreneurs per year in order to dedicate our full energy and heart to help them. We like to be artisans. We typically invest in companies that are generating revenues with attractive margins and/or unit economics and capital-efficient business models. We focus on Seed and and Serie A rounds. We are prepared to invest $1 million to $2 million of capital in each new investment and expect to continue investing in our portfolio companies in successive rounds. We are flexible on the mechanics. We can lead or participate. We primarily invest in companies based in Latin America, but will also back businesses based in North America and Europe in order to be connected, learn and build bridges to our entrepreneurs. We are impact investors. We seek to invest in companies and exceptionals entrepreneurs that have the purpose to solve our biggest social and environmental challenges by developing businesses that are competitive, scalable and sustainable. We are active partners in building value and look to leverage our resources and our relationships to build market leaders. You might think VC is all about money. For us, is all about people.

Tantauco Ventures, before named Daedalus Ventures, is a founder-driven VC firm investing in pre-seed to Series A startups across Latin America, focusing on fintech, SaaS, and marketplaces. Led by Cristobal Piñera and Juan Turner, Tantauco fosters innovation by connecting portfolio companies with investors, advisors, and industry leaders. Its portfolio includes companies like Foodology, Hackmetrix, and Koywe, driving social and economic impact in the region.

We are seeking bold founders solving big problems in fintech, logistics, and healthcare in Latin America. Startup investing. Venture capital investing. VC funding.

We are a Venture Capital fund that invests in the next generation of Latin American digital entrepreneurs that will have an impact in the world. We are running our third fund led by a team with experience, regional footprint and vision for social development and environmental protection. We are proud of our portfolio formed by founders that are building a new economy in Latin America. Our formula: invest in FUTURE + TALENT + TECH + LATAM with positive impact. Startup investing. Venture capital investing. VC funding.

Bridge Latam VC is a venture capital fund driven by ten general partners who are top entrepreneurs in Latam, which invests in early-stage startups and supports new entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and securing subsequent rounds of investment. The startups in their portfolio are focused on improving lives in the region

Capria Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in the Global South, investing in early-growth tech startups that leverage applied Generative AI across sectors such as fintech, healthtech, edtech, jobtech, agtech, and SaaS. With a target fund size of $100 million, Capria aims to invest in 20-25 companies in regions including India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The firm is led by Managing Partners Will Poole, Susana Garcia-Robles, Surya Mantha, and Dave Richards, who bring extensive experience in global venture capital and entrepreneurship. Capria's portfolio includes companies like Masai School, Home Agent, Helium Health, Agrofy, BetterPlace, and BharatAgri, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in emerging markets.

DOMO.VC is a Brazilian venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups across Latin America. With a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, including founders of Buscapé and early backers of companies like Loggi, Gympass, and Hotmart, DOMO.VC offers deep industry expertise and hands-on support to innovative founders.
The firm’s portfolio includes standout companies such as Turbi, a digital vehicle rental platform; MeuTudo, a provider of efficient digital credit solutions; and Fretadão, a leader in corporate mobility solutions. By empowering visionary founders and fostering disruptive innovation, DOMO.VC is shaping the future of Latin America’s tech ecosystem.

Endeavor Catalyst is the rules-based, co-investment fund of Endeavor, set up to invest exclusively in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies and to sustain Endeavor’s long-term operations in a mission-aligned way. Proceeds from Endeavor Catalyst are distributed to LPs and fund the development of critical infrastructure to support Endeavor’s operations worldwide. Endeavor Catalyst has $500M+ AUM across four funds and has made 260+ investments to date in 35+ different markets. Today The Endeavor Catalyst portfolio has 49 companies valued at $1B+. Startup investing. Venture capital investing. VC funding.

iThink VC is a venture capital firm based in Paraguay that invests in purpose-driven entrepreneurs developing technology-based solutions to Latin America's most pressing challenges, with a special focus on Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. We build bridges between talent and opportunities.

Melek Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage startups in Latin America, focusing on sectors such as fintech, proptech, and consumer brands. The firm is led by Managing Partners Ari Goldstein, Or Ben Galim, Samuel Klein, and Jonathan Misrachi, who bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship and investment. Melek Capital's portfolio includes companies like Syscap, Ellaz, Nano Foods, Kredi, Soytul, Ventup, Pide Directo, Movet, and Nudos, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the region.

We are a technology startup accelerator and venture capital fund that focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies with high growth potential. We are a spin-off company of Platanus, a software factory that creates applications using the latest open-source web technologies.

We are a regional investment fund that was founded with the purpose of supporting innovative and resilient entrepreneurs who seek to improve the lives of Latin Americans, through the use of technology. We invest in Spanish-speaking Latin America, in companies in startup or scaleup stages We strive to provide more than just capital and create value by supporting our entrepreneurs where they need it most, either by leveraging our network of regional and global connections for fundraising and business development efforts, providing our industry and business expertise, or supporting strategic recruitment.

Our Venture Capital vertical seeks to invest in excellent entrepreneurial teams, with a service or product that has a differentiating technological foundation and a high potential for regional growth. Our portfolio ranges from medical devices and biotechnology applied to food and agriculture to retail and others. We not only aim to provide capital but also complement the founders with contacts from our global networks, strategy, and corporate governance, starting from seed and Series A rounds.

Winnipeg Ventures invests in outstanding entrepreneurs best positioned to impact positively and shape the future of education in Latin America. #EdTech. We are creating the Seedstars Winnipeg EdTech Fund. The first and largest of its kind in the region. We want to close the gap between investors and entrepreneurs in early stages.

BuenTrip Ventures is a pre-seed VC firm empowering Latin American startups with innovative B2B software solutions. Led by experienced operators Fernando Rivera and Carmen de la Cerda, BuenTrip invests in strong, diverse teams across sectors like FinTech, Logistics, and HealthTech. Its 12-week accelerator, El Programa, offers mentorship, networking, and resources to prepare startups for growth. BuenTrip is shaping the region's tech ecosystem through initiatives like Radar Tech Startup and a diverse portfolio of transformative companies.

Chai Ventures is a New York City-based pre-seed and seed-stage fund dedicated to investing in women-led companies that address critical issues with scalable, impactful solutions. The firm focuses on high-growth sectors such as better world, health and wellness, and human connection. Committed to leveling the playing field, Chai Ventures employs a comprehensive ecosystem approach to support women entrepreneurs. This includes fostering relationships with female capital allocators to enhance their confidence in investing in women-led startups.
By championing exceptional women founders who have been underestimated, Chai Ventures aims to create a new model for investing in women-led companies, driving meaningful impact across various industries.

DADNEO Capital is a Santiago-based VC firm specializing in early-stage investments in tech-driven startups across Latin America. With over 20 years of experience, DADNEO provides funding, strategic advisory, and access to a network of investors to help startups scale and expand internationally. Its diverse portfolio includes Moovin, Wheel the World, and Snap Compliance, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

NuMundo Ventures is a venture capital firm from Silicon Valley empowering exceptional Latin American founders at pre-seed and seed stages, specializing in fintech, proptech, and supply chain. Led by Iván Montoya, an experienced Silicon Valley operator and investor, NuMundo provides hands-on support, a robust network, and funding to accelerate growth. Its portfolio includes innovative startups like OneCarNow, AltScore, and Cashea. Through initiatives like the LatAm Early Stage 100, NuMundo champions diverse founders and fosters innovation across the region.

Worthit is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage B2B SaaS companies across Latin America. By leveraging an extensive network of corporate partners, Worthit helps founders secure pivotal deals with large enterprises, facilitating rapid scaling and positioning them for acquisition. The firm is led by Managing Partners Jaime Sotomayor, former Director of Wayra Perú, and Jaime Chiarella, founder of Riqra, both seasoned experts in venture capital and entrepreneurship. Worthit's portfolio includes companies like Foccuz Insights, Price Lab, and FlipFlow, all contributing to the region's dynamic startup ecosystem.

Wayra is the entrepreneurship initiative part of Telefónica's Open Innovation programme, the most global, technological and connected in the world. It has seven Wayra Hubs, spaces in nine countries in Latin America and Europe through which it invests in and supports startups; Wayra X, a digital hub to invest in 100% digital startups; Wayra Builder, a corporate venture builder to create, together with other investors, innovative startups born from Telefónica's internal technology projects; and Wayra Next Trend, a window to digital innovation on innovative trends and applications. In addition, through the Wayra Activation Programme, it offers entrepreneurs exclusive and free access to new technologies through Telefónica's own platforms. More than 500 of the startups invested are part of Telefónica's Open Innovation programme and more than 130 are doing business with the company.

CMPC Ventures is the innovation fund of CMPC, dedicated to fostering sustainable businesses through innovative technologies and new product development. The fund focuses on areas like digitalization, circularity, sustainable packaging, biomaterials, and green energy, leveraging CMPC’s expertise in fiber and forests. Its portfolio includes companies driving advancements in sustainability and creating a more circular future.

Cencosud Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Cencosud, a leading Latin American retail company. Established to accelerate digital transformation, it invests in growth-stage startups offering scalable solutions in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, financial technologies, and retail services. Led by José Antonio "Pepe" Pascual, the team also creates internal startups to synergize with Cencosud's various business areas, enhancing customer value and fostering innovation. Notable investments include Mimo Live Sales, a Brazilian live shopping platform, and Vopero, a Uruguayan platform connecting buyers and sellers of pre-owned clothing.

We are Latin America's premier Seed Fund and Venture Studio, built by serial entrepreneurs. We build and invest in transformative companies for the emerging middle-class in Latin America. A growing and empowered middle class is the foundation of a more equal, stable, and prosperous society. Our mandate is to create impact through disruption, building for an abundant Latin America.

IDB Lab is the innovation laboratory of the IDB Group, the leading source of development finance and know-how for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). IDB Lab mobilizes resources to develop innovative projects and early-stage ventures with a potential for impact and great scale, benefiting vulnerable populations due to economic, social, or environmental factors. Since 1993 IDB Lab has approved more than US$ 2 billion in projects deployed across 26 LAC countries. As of October 29, 2018, IDB Lab is the new identity of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF). Startup investing. Venture capital investing. VC funding.


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