
Mouro Capital
Description
Mouro Capital is a prominent global venture capital firm dedicated to investing in the future of financial services. Spun out of Santander InnoVentures in 2020, the firm leverages its deep industry expertise and network to support innovative fintech companies worldwide. Headquartered in London, Mouro Capital operates with a mandate to back entrepreneurs who are reshaping the financial landscape through technology, focusing on areas from digital banking and payments to blockchain and artificial intelligence applications in finance.
The firm manages a substantial $400 million fund, which it deploys across various stages of company growth, from seed to Series C rounds. This broad investment mandate allows Mouro Capital to engage with promising startups at their early stages while also providing significant capital for scaling established companies. With a global outlook, Mouro Capital has built a diverse portfolio spanning Europe, North America, and Latin America, demonstrating its commitment to identifying and nurturing fintech innovation across key markets. The firm has already invested in over 40 companies, showcasing its active role in the fintech ecosystem.
Mouro Capital typically provides initial cheques ranging from $5 million to $15 million, reflecting its capacity to lead or co-lead significant early to growth-stage funding rounds. Beyond capital, Mouro Capital emphasizes providing strategic support and leveraging its extensive network to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and accelerate growth. Their investment philosophy is rooted in long-term partnerships, aiming to empower founders to build enduring businesses that drive meaningful change in the financial sector.
Investor Profile
Mouro Capital has backed more than 83 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Finance.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (25%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series C (17%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Seed (8%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series E (4%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (39%)
- United Kingdom (16%)
- Mexico (11%)
- Brazil (6%)
- Germany (5%)
- Israel (5%)
- Sweden (4%)
- Spain (4%)
- Uruguay (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Software
- Payments
- Banking
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Cryptocurrency
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