
MAYA Capital
Description
MAYA Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a dedicated focus on supporting innovative businesses across Latin America. The firm targets companies that drive accessibility, foster transformation, and enhance efficiency within the region's burgeoning startup ecosystem. Since its inception, MAYA Capital has positioned itself as a key player in identifying and nurturing high-growth potential ventures, particularly those operating in the Seed and Series A stages.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to providing significant early capital and strategic guidance. In 2022, MAYA Capital successfully closed its third fund, Fund III, securing an impressive $100 million. This substantial capital pool enables the firm to make impactful investments, typically writing initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. While their sweet spot for initial investments often falls between $1 million and $2 million, their flexible approach allows them to adapt to the specific needs and growth trajectories of promising startups. Beyond capital, MAYA Capital actively supports its portfolio companies with operational expertise, network access, and strategic advice, aiming to accelerate their growth and market penetration.
MAYA Capital's portfolio spans diverse sectors, reflecting the dynamic landscape of Latin American innovation, including fintech, healthtech, and HR tech. Their investments are driven by a vision to back founders building solutions that address critical market gaps and leverage technology to create scalable, impactful businesses. By focusing on the foundational stages of company development, MAYA Capital plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the Latin American tech scene, fostering a new generation of companies poised for significant regional and global influence.
Investor Profile
MAYA Capital has backed more than 66 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 22 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series A (26%)
- Series B (12%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Series C (2%)
Country Focus
- Brazil (67%)
- Mexico (12%)
- Colombia (9%)
- United States (6%)
- Chile (3%)
- Argentina (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- Marketplace
- Information Technology
- Banking
- Retail Technology
- Retail
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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