
Investo
Description
Investo is a seed capital firm operating from dual hubs in San Francisco and Mexico City, positioning itself at the nexus of Silicon Valley innovation and the burgeoning Latin American startup ecosystem. The firm is dedicated to identifying and nurturing early-stage technology companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and address critical market needs.
Their investment strategy centers on providing crucial seed capital to startups, typically engaging in pre-seed and seed rounds. Investo's financial commitment to its portfolio companies generally ranges from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $500,000 for initial checks. This focused approach allows them to provide meaningful support to nascent ventures as they work towards product-market fit and initial scaling.
Beyond capital infusion, Investo distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive support to its founders. This includes strategic guidance, leveraging their extensive network to facilitate partnerships and talent acquisition, and providing operational expertise essential for navigating the challenges of early-stage growth. The firm is particularly keen on helping its portfolio companies expand their reach, not only within Latin America but also globally, fostering cross-border success.
By combining strategic location with a hands-on investment philosophy, Investo aims to be a pivotal partner for technology startups. Their commitment extends to building long-term relationships, ensuring founders have the resources and mentorship required to transform innovative ideas into scalable and impactful businesses.
Investor Profile
Investo has backed more than 38 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $100K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (79%)
- Pre Seed (16%)
- Angel (3%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (53%)
- Mexico (29%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Brazil (3%)
- Chile (3%)
- Portugal (3%)
- Senegal (3%)
- Colombia (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Education
- Mobile
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