
The Yield Lab LATAM
Description
The Yield Lab LATAM is a prominent venture capital fund dedicated to investing in high-impact companies within the Latin American AgrifoodTech sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it operates as a regional chapter of The Yield Lab, a global network of venture funds and accelerators focused on sustainable agricultural innovation. The fund's mission is to foster the growth of startups that address critical challenges and opportunities across the food and agriculture value chain in Latin America, leveraging the region's vast agricultural potential.
The firm primarily targets early-stage startups, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a robust global network of industry experts, corporate partners, and fellow entrepreneurs. The Yield Lab LATAM successfully closed its first dedicated fund, The Yield Lab LATAM Fund I, at $20 million. From this fund, the firm aims to make initial investments in approximately 20 to 25 companies. Their typical first check sizes range from $100,000 to $200,000, reflecting their commitment to supporting promising ventures in their foundational stages.
Beyond the initial investment, The Yield Lab LATAM also provides follow-on capital, with the potential to invest up to $1 million per company over time, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies' success. This approach allows them to support startups through various growth phases, from seed to Series A. By combining financial backing with extensive operational support and market access, The Yield Lab LATAM positions itself as a crucial partner for AgrifoodTech innovators looking to scale their solutions and make a significant impact across Latin America.
Investor Profile
The Yield Lab LATAM has backed more than 21 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, AgTech, Farming.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $200K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Angel (5%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
Country Focus
- Argentina (33%)
- Brazil (24%)
- Mexico (10%)
- Chile (10%)
- United States (10%)
- Uruguay (5%)
- Colombia (5%)
Industry Focus
- Agriculture
- Agtech
- Farming
- Cleantech
- Information Technology
- Blockchain
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Financial Services
- Food And Beverage
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