
Barn Investments
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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