
Proeza Ventures
Description
Proeza Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm based in Monterrey, Mexico, serving as the investment arm of Proeza, a venerable Mexican industrial conglomerate with over 70 years of operational history. The firm is exclusively dedicated to investing in early-stage startups that are actively shaping the future of mobility. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and business models across the global mobility landscape, leveraging the parent company's deep industry expertise and extensive network.
Proeza Ventures primarily targets Seed to Series A funding rounds, seeking to partner with innovative companies poised for significant growth. Their typical initial investment ranges from $500,000 to $3 million, indicating a commitment to providing substantial early capital to promising ventures. The firm operates with a dedicated fund, Proeza Ventures Fund I, which has a total capital commitment of $50 million. This fund size allows them to make multiple strategic investments and support their portfolio companies through subsequent rounds.
Beyond capital, Proeza Ventures offers strategic value to its portfolio companies by providing access to Proeza's vast industrial capabilities, including manufacturing, supply chain management, and distribution networks. This corporate backing allows startups to scale more efficiently and navigate complex industrial challenges. Their thematic investment areas are broad within mobility, encompassing autonomous technologies, electrification, connectivity, shared mobility solutions, urban air mobility, logistics, supply chain innovations, advanced manufacturing, and smart city infrastructure. By focusing on these critical areas, Proeza Ventures aims to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation mobility solutions worldwide.
Investor Profile
Proeza Ventures has backed more than 25 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Transportation, Information Technology, Autonomous Vehicles.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series A (40%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (52%)
- Mexico (12%)
- Germany (12%)
- Colombia (8%)
- Spain (8%)
- Canada (4%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
Industry Focus
- Transportation
- Information Technology
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Automotive
- Logistics
- Software
- Robotics
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Fintech
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