ANIMO Ventures
Venture capitalMiami · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
ANIMO is a venture capital firm founded by Nico Berardi, a seasoned early-stage investor with experience in Latin America and the broader startup ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteArgentine-born investor with early experience leading TECHO.org to become Latin America's largest non-profit, followed by founding Miami Angels angel network. Previously spent two years at Resolute Ventures before establishing ANIMO. Holds economics degree from Universidad Torcuato DiTella and MBA from Harvard Business School, and is a Kauffman Fellow.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesCleantech ×2Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1Hardware ×1PropTech ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCREW provides process intensification technology for wastewater treatment facilities using calcium carbonate dosing to enhance treatment efficiency, reduce operating costs, and remove greenhouse gases. The solution integrates into existing infrastructure and generates verified carbon removal credits for buyers.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Haven, US
Revolve Robotics develops inspection, surveillance, and maintenance robots for hard-to-reach industrial environments, with applications in inspection, construction, security, public safety, and defense sectors. The company combines expertise in drone technology with robotics engineering to create mobile robots for previously inaccessible spaces.
CleantechDeep TechDefense TechHardwarePropTechRoboticsSpace TechScottsdale, US
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ANIMO Ventures invest at?
- ANIMO Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- Where is ANIMO Ventures located?
- ANIMO Ventures is headquartered in Miami, US.
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