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Barn Investments

South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo

Description

Barn Investments is a boutique venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a dedicated focus on early-stage technology companies across Brazil and the broader Latin American region. Established in 2017, the firm positions itself as a strategic partner for innovative startups, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape within the region. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and backing disruptive business models led by strong, visionary teams that are developing scalable solutions for significant market opportunities.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial early capital to promising ventures. Barn Investments' typical initial check size ranges from US$ 250,000 to US$ 1.5 million, indicating their commitment to supporting companies at their foundational stages. This strategic approach allows them to engage deeply with founders, offering not only financial backing but also operational guidance and access to their network. They also maintain follow-on capacity, enabling them to continue supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages.

With a portfolio that includes approximately 14 investments, Barn Investments has demonstrated a consistent presence in the Latam startup ecosystem. Their hands-on approach extends beyond capital deployment, as they actively work with founders to navigate challenges, scale operations, and achieve key milestones. By focusing on high-growth, technology-enabled sectors, Barn Investments plays a vital role in fostering innovation and contributing to the economic development of Latin America's vibrant startup scene.

Investor Profile

Barn Investments has backed more than 21 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Brazil, Argentina, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on AgTech, FinTech, Agriculture.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • Brazil (71%)
  • Argentina (10%)
  • United States (10%)
  • Colombia (5%)
  • Israel (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Agtech
  • Fintech
  • Agriculture
  • Financial Services
  • Trading Platform
  • E-commerce
  • Electronics
  • Marketplace
  • Mobile
  • Shopping
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Barn Investments frequently co-invest with?

Newtopia VC
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 2
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Borderless Capital
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 2
Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 3
Provence Capital
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 5
MatterScale Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Valor Capital Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Continental Grain Company
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Xperiment Ventures
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 2
SP Ventures
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Pinheiros
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Barn Investments often collaborate with?

Parker Treacy
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Curran
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
Manuel Romero
South America, Peru
Shared Deals: 1
TS
Europe, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 3
Jose Vielma
North America, Jalisco, Mexico, Guadalajara
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Leonardo Teixeira
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Barn Investments?

Agrolend

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Agrolend is a digital bank that provides credit for the agribusiness sector.

AgTechCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Series COct 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $52,698,145
Splight

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Splight is a technology business that creates artificial energy for digital solutions in existing power infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information ServicesInformation Technology
SeedJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Ruedata

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Solución tecnológica para el ahorro en consumo de llantas y contribución con el medio ambiente.

LogisticsSoftwareTransportation
SeedMay 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Marco

Miami, Florida, United States

Marco provides a tech-enabled financing platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses.

Commercial LendingFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Series AMar 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Nextron Energia

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nextron is an energy-as-a-service clean-tech platform that simplifies access to renewable energy through a seamless digital experience.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Series AMar 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,257,835
Agrotoken

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Agrotoken is a grain-backed, transactional digital asset used to save or exchange for supplies, services, and other assets.

AgricultureAgTechCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading Platform
SeedNov 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Agrolend

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Agrolend provides credit for Brazilian farmers with an easy, digital and bureaucracy-free process

AgTechFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BNov 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Nextron Energia

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nextron is an energy-as-a-service clean-tech platform that simplifies access to renewable energy through a seamless digital experience.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
SeedMay 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,285,000
Agrolend

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Agrolend provides credit for Brazilian farmers with an easy, digital and bureaucracy-free process

AgTechFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series AJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Agrotoken

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Agrotoken is a grain-backed, transactional digital asset used to save or exchange for supplies, services, and other assets.

AgricultureAgTechCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading Platform
SeedDec 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000