
Simma Capital
Description
Simma Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Bogotá, Colombia, with a strategic focus on disruptive startups across Latin America. The firm positions itself as a key financial partner for entrepreneurs building innovative solutions to address the region's most pressing challenges. Simma Capital primarily targets companies in the Pre-Seed, Seed, and early Series A stages, aiming to identify and nurture high-growth potential businesses that can scale rapidly within the dynamic Latin American market. Their investment thesis emphasizes supporting founders with strong vision and execution capabilities, contributing to the development of the regional tech ecosystem.
Launched with a fund size of $10 million, Simma Capital has outlined a clear investment strategy to deploy capital efficiently. The fund intends to invest in approximately 15 to 20 startups over a three-year period, demonstrating a commitment to building a diversified yet focused portfolio. Their typical initial cheque sizes range from $200,000 to $500,000, providing crucial early capital for nascent ventures. Furthermore, Simma Capital maintains the capacity for follow-on investments, potentially committing up to $1 million in subsequent rounds to support the continued growth and scaling of their portfolio companies. This approach allows them to support companies from their foundational stages through significant growth milestones.
The firm's investment philosophy extends beyond mere capital provision, aiming to offer strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies. Simma Capital seeks out startups that are not only innovative but also possess strong market fit and a clear path to profitability in the Latin American context. While their focus is broad across disruptive technologies, they are particularly interested in sectors that leverage technology to solve critical regional problems, such as fintech, edtech, healthtech, and logistics. By concentrating on these areas, Simma Capital aims to foster sustainable growth and create significant impact within the region's burgeoning startup landscape.
Investor Profile
Simma Capital has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Colombia, United States, Uruguay.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $200K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series A (15%)
- Series B (10%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
Country Focus
- Colombia (50%)
- United States (30%)
- Uruguay (5%)
- El Salvador (5%)
- Mexico (5%)
- Brazil (5%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Payments
- Software
- Corporate Training
- Business Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Network Security
- Productivity Tools
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