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GRIDX

Venture capital

Buenos Aires · Pre-Seed · 25 people tracked

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Investment thesis

GRIDX invests in deep-science and bio-based ventures emerging from Latin America, aiming to build the companies, talent networks, and capital flows for what it calls the 'Life-Based Age.' The firm argues that as fossil-based industrial systems reach their limits, innovation centered on the living cell — spanning CRISPR, bioinformatics, precision fermentation, biomanufacturing, and regenerative agriculture — represents a generational opportunity. It highlights LATAM's biodiversity, large pool of life-science researchers, cost advantages, and severe underfunding (under 2% of global VC). GRIDX has mapped thousands of deep-science projects across seven countries and positions itself as the bridge between scientific knowledge and capital.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed
Check
$250K
HQ
Buenos Aires, AR
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
79

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website & curated
María Renner· General Partnerin
Miguel Galuccio· Co-founder & Chairman
Francisco Salvatelli· Partnerin
Dandara Porto Pedreira· Scientific Explorerin
Graciela Ciccia· Advisor
Joaquín Ortiz Masllorens· Bioinformatics Counsel
Julia Rozas· Communications Scientific Leaderin
Mariela Cherñacov· Business Administratorin
Maru Buteler· L&D Expertin
Paul McEwan· Advisor
Victoria Chiyah· Financial Advisorin

What they invest in

from 64 of 79 portfolio companies

Biotech ×55Deep Tech ×20AI & Machine Learning ×19AgTech ×18Cleantech ×14Healthtech ×12FoodTech ×11New Materials ×11

HQs:United States×13Argentina×9Mexico×4Spain×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
38%
solo founders
8 of 21 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×74+ founders×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×4

Investments · 79 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12023 · 12011 · 13 dated

Algaebiomasalgaebiomas.com
Alkemioalkemio.techin

Alkemio develops a modular, input-agnostic separation platform for refining rare earth elements into high-purity materials.

CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsBerkeley, US

Ailin Svagzdys(Founder)Federico Pereyra-Bonnet(Founder)

Co-investorsDalus CapitalDragones Venture Partners

Antarkaantarka.bioin

Antarka develops a skin-permeable enzyme derived from Antarctic organisms that repairs UV-induced DNA damage, offered as a high-purity active ingredient for cosmetic brands to formulate into anti-aging creams, sunscreens, and repair serums.

BiotechConsumerDeep Tech

Co-investorsAIR CapitalGS FuturesVox Capital

Apasomicsapasomics.comin

APASOMICS develops Apasomes, a drug delivery system using hydroxyapatite nanospheres designed to deliver bone-targeting medications like bisphosphonates more effectively while reducing side effects, for patients with osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Mavis Montero Villalobos(CEO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsThe Innovation Space

Aquitaquit.net

Aquit provides R&D services in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and antibody development to support companies and research centers advancing innovation in aquaculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechNot stated

Jörn Bethke(CTO & Co-founder)Daniela Allerbon(CEO & Co-founder)Cristián Valenzuela

Co-investorsGanesha Lab

Arakionarakion.bioin

Arakion is an early-stage biotech startup that combines AI-based protein design with experimental biology to develop peptide-based bioinsecticides with novel modes of action.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Argentagargentag.com

ArgenTag develops a single-cell RNA sequencing kit that converts mRNA from individual cells into barcoded cDNA for long-read sequencing on PacBio or Oxford Nanopore platforms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Elizabeth Tapia(Co-founder & CSO)Leandro Ciappina(Co-founder & CEO)Pilar Bulacio(Co-founder & CTO)

Co-investorsAIR CapitalDraper Cygnus

Avatarmedtechavatarmedtech.coin

AVaTAR MedTech develops medical devices for aortic and pulmonary valve disease treatment, addressing surgical needs in underserved patient populations globally.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBuenos Aires, AR

Tomás Armendariz(CEO & Co-Founder)Ignacio Lugones(Head of Unit of Cardiac Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Buenos Aires)inTomas(Co-founder)

Beeflowbeeflow.comin

Beeflow offers pollination services and expertise aimed at improving crop harvests through optimized bee pollination.

AgTechFoodTechCalifornia, US

Co-investorsAIR CapitalFuture VenturesOspraie Ag ScienceThe Yield Lab LatamSOSV

Bio Plastixbio-plastix.comin

Bioplastix engineers E. coli and Halomonas bacteria using AI, enzyme optimization, and precision fermentation to produce high-performance PLA and PHB biopolymers from low-cost sugars and agroindustrial waste.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew Materials

Gilberto(Co-founder)Karina(Co-founder)

Bioblendsbioblends.bioin

BioBlends develops biopreservation products that use volatile organic compounds from beneficial bacteria, combined with bioinformatics and experimental validation, to control preservative-resistant microorganisms and fungal contamination in food.

BiotechCleantechFoodTech

Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures

Bioclebiocle.techin

BioClé is a biotechnology company developing a delivery platform based on bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) to improve the stability, bioavailability, and cellular uptake of bioactive compounds.

BiotechDeep Tech

Biodiversityintellbiodiversityintell.comin

Biodiversity Intelligence measures and monitors biodiversity by combining eDNA sampling of soil and water, satellite and SAR remote sensing, climate data, and deep learning to produce standardized nature indices and indicators.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate Tech

Nahuel Schenone(Co-founder)Esteban Avigliano(Scientific Director)

Bioeutecticsbioeutectics.comin𝕏

BioEutectics develops eutectic chemical systems that serve industrial customers across multiple sectors, offering solutions ranging from direct solvent replacements to novel chemical capabilities.

BiotechCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsTulsa, US

Co-investorsAIR CapitalAtento Capital

Bioplasterbioplaster-research.comin𝕏May 2025 · $650K

Bioplaster develops biodegradable packaging materials and protective foam products that replace traditional plastics and paper for retail and textile industries.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalATTA Impact CapitalSavia Ventures

Bitgeniabitgenia.comin𝕏

B_Platform is a genomic analysis software that uses AI and big data to prioritize genetic variants and organize sequencing results for clinical interpretation.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Bsafebiotechbsafebiotech.comin

BSafe Biotech develops a biological crop protection product for agriculture, described as a new mode of action for biological pest and disease control.

AgTechBiotech

Bybugbybug.ioin

ByBug is a biotech startup that uses genetic engineering and black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) biomanufacturing to produce oral biological feed additives that prevent diseases such as Caligus in salmon and White Spot Syndrome Virus in shrimp.

AgTechBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAtento Capital

Calfixcalfix.bio
Caligeniacaligenia.com
CASPR Biotech

CRISPR-powered portable molecular diagnostics for rapid, decentralized detection of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

CellRepcellrep.bioin𝕏

CellRep develops an AI-powered platform that discovers small molecules to reprogram exhausted immune cells, enhancing their function for therapeutic applications including cancer immunotherapy and chronic viral infections.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevity

Alfonso Amat(CEO & Co-Founder)Federico Perdomo Celis(CSO & Co-Founder)Manuel Franco Cortés(CCO & Co-Founder)Julian Ganzabal(CAIO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAIR Capital

Cryosmeticscryosmetics.comin𝕏

Cryosmetics produces a body oil made from natural vegetable oils and lipid-soluble compounds derived from chamomile and calendula flowers for skincare.

BiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Cyanomincyanomin.bioin

Cyanomin develops a biological desalination process that uses bacteria with electrically charged biofilms to adsorb and remove ions from hypersaline brines, treating wastewater without membranes, pressure, or heat.

BiotechCleantechDeep Tech

Rodrigo Ferrer(Co-founder & CEO)Laura Borgnino(Advisor & Co-founder)Gonzalo Bia(Advisor & Co-founder)Alejandro Moyano(CSO)Gabriela Hedemann(CTO - Biofilm Engineering)

Dogma Biotechdogmabiotech.bio

Creating AI-designed minimalist glycans to enhance protein therapeutic performance.

Co-investorsAIR Capital

Einstedeinsted.bioin𝕏

Einsted builds the Metatron, a modular reactor that uses resonant electrical pulses to split methane (natural gas or biogas) into turquoise hydrogen and solid nanocarbon without combustion, CO₂, or water, and integrates into existing gas infrastructure.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsVX Ventures

Elytronbiotechelytronbiotech.comin

Elytron is a deeptech company that discovers and develops biological assets—using AI, multi-omics and functional testing—to turn microorganisms into industrial products.

AgTechBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsInnventure

Embryoxiteembryoxite.lifein

Embryoxite develops AI-powered, non-invasive embryo analysis that predicts IVF implantation success by analyzing embryo culture medium, alongside an IVF electronic medical record and clinic management platform.

AI & Machine LearningFemTechHealthtechFlorida, US

Delfina Vilieri(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Enteriaenteria.uy
Enzyva Bioenzyva-bio.com

Enzyva develops engineered enzyme systems that treat complex industrial wastewater in a single step under harsh conditions such as high pH, high salinity, and toxic chemicals.

BiotechCleantechClimate Tech

Eywaeywa.bioin

Eywa is a team of scientists and innovators focused on advancing mental health through research and partnerships.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesGanesha Labah! VenturesF-Prime Capital

Fecundisfecundis.comin

Fecundis is a biotechnology company developing sperm-centered technologies for assisted reproduction, including HyperSperm, a sequential-step kit that recreates physiological sperm capacitation in vitro for IVF and ICSI.

BiotechFemTechHealthtech

Mariano Buffone(Co-founder & CSO)inDario Krapf(Co-founder & CSO)inArina Rogozina(CEO)inMatías Gómez Elías(COO)in

Co-investorsCapital Cell

Feed Vaxfeedvax.comin𝕏

FeedVax develops a platform of oral vaccines for fish aimed at aquaculture producers, reducing the need to handle animals and avoiding antibiotic use.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Co-investorsAIR Capital

Food4Youfood4you.bio
Fungilifefungilife.netin

FungiLife produces high-performance sophorolipids, a fungal biosurfactant made through a scalable liquid-state fermentation process using a proprietary fungus.

BiotechCleantechNew Materials

Gisens Biotechgisensbiotech.comin𝕏

Gisens Biotech develops G-LoC, a portable graphene-based biochip technology that delivers rapid health monitoring and diagnostic test results from home samples in minutes rather than days.

BiotechDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesBerkeley, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Glycoxglycox.bioin

GlycoX develops a food ingredient derived from a native plant oil that aims to reduce post-meal blood-sugar spikes and support metabolic health.

BiotechFoodTechLongevity

Co-investorsAIR Capital

Hiamethiamet.com𝕏

The page presents a services and projects firm seeking academic or industrial partners to complement its expertise, but does not describe a specific product or offering in concrete terms.

Sector AgnosticSanta Fe, AR

Invitrallinvitrall.comin

Invitrall develops long-lasting, disease-representative human skin organoids from reprogrammed human cells, combining cell reprogramming, organoids, and machine learning to create human preclinical models.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Gabriel Lohn Costa(CEO)Viviana Costa Gagosia(CSO)

Kreskornatechkreskornatech.comin𝕏

Serkanto AI is a platform that uses machine learning and deep learning to identify and validate bioactive RNAs in medicinal plants, fungi, and fresh foods for natural ingredient development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Levyabiolevyabio.com

Levya uses precision fermentation with wild, non-GMO yeasts to produce fats and oils that replicate the fatty acid profiles of cocoa butter, palm oil, and shea butter.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Maviosmavios.aiin

Mavios provides an AI-native platform that integrates deep bioprocess knowledge and unified intelligence to bridge the gap between biological research capabilities and large-scale industrial production.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechData & Infrastructure

Mauro Giordano(CEO)

Michromamichroma.coin𝕏Feb 2023

Michroma uses synthetic biology and fermentation to engineer microbial platforms that produce natural ingredients, starting with food colors.

BiotechDeep TechFoodTech

Ricky Cassini(Founder)in

Co-investorsBoro CapitalPortfoliaSiddhi CapitalSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALSur VenturesBe8 Ventures+3 more

Microalgae process platform

Platform for optimizing productive processes based on microalgae.

Microgenesismicrogenesis.netin

Microgenesis offers a science-based, functional wellness program focused on reproductive health and fertility, analyzing factors such as inflammation, gut health, metabolism, stress, and physical activity.

Digital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness

Gaby Gutierrez

Microinbiomicroinbio.comin

MicroIN is a platform that combines cell protection, microencapsulation, and bioinformatics to make sensitive biological inputs (live microorganisms and other bioinputs) more resilient, stable, and scalable.

AgTechBiotechCleantechPuebla, MX

Migmamigma.co
Monte Caldera Technologiesmontecaldera.comin𝕏

Monte Caldera provides a physics-based molecular modeling platform (Caldera Engine) that accelerates materials discovery and R&D for industries including energy, aerospace, chemicals, and semiconductors.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechHealthtechNew MaterialsSaaSLafayette, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Nanogrow

Develops single-domain antibody (nanobody) therapeutics using natural and synthetic libraries with AI and computational tools.

Nanogrowbiotechnanogrowbiotech.comin

NanoGrow Biotech develops biological therapies based on a single-domain antibody (nanobody) platform, combined with various formulations such as topical, inhaled, injectable, and oral delivery.

BiotechHealthtech

Nanoingreennanoingreen.comin

NanoInGreen uses microbial fermentation with a platform of over 150 microorganism strains as biofactories to produce bioavailable, GRAS-status, GMO-free ingredients for the food industry, such as a natural food preservative and a highly absorbable iron mineral.

BiotechFoodTechNew Materials

Nanojumpnanojump.bio

NanoJump develops portable technology for in-field extraction and purification of DNA/RNA, aiming to move genetic material extraction out of centralized labs.

AgTechBiotechHardware

Nanoproxnanoprox.comin

NanoProX develops bismuth sulfide (Bi₂S₃) nanoparticles administered intravenously before radiotherapy to selectively accumulate in tumors and amplify local radiation dose, aiming to increase tumor cell elimination per session without new equipment.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Federico Kramer(Chief Executive Officer)in

Nanotransfernanotransfer.bio
Nat4Bionat4bio.comin𝕏

Nat4Bio develops biotechnological solutions that preserve food using naturally-derived microorganisms, reducing food waste and chemical inputs in agriculture.

AgTechBiotechCleantechFoodTech

Co-investorsInnventure

Naturannovanaturannova.comin

Naturannova develops sustainable ingredients using science and technology, working to change how ingredients are produced.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Juan Duarte(CEO)Sebastián Mustafa(CSO)Antonella De Lazzari(CBO)Fabián Gonzalez(CTO)

Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures

Neocelltherapeuticsneocelltherapeutics.com
Nunatak Biotechnunatakbio.comin

Nunatak develops microbial solutions to improve soil-plant health and help crops thrive under stress conditions, informed by plant-microbiome relationships from extreme environments.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechBuenos Aires, AR

Co-investorsTechstars

Onco Precisiononcoprecision.bioin𝕏

OncoPrecision develops precision oncology medicines, including antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies, for blood cancers and hard-to-treat solid tumors.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Gastón Soria(Co-Founder & CSO)

Co-investorsAIR CapitalCreative VenturesSOSV

Polymerapolymera.bioinDec 2011

Polymera develops biodegradable superabsorbent materials made from biopolymers produced by Antarctic bacteria, intended as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based sodium polyacrylate used in the absorbent cores of disposable hygiene products such as diapers.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechNew MaterialsHebron, US

Sami Idliby(Director)Michael Helmicki(Director)Maan Said(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Garel(Director)

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has GRIDX made?
GRIDX has 79 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does GRIDX invest at?
GRIDX invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
What is GRIDX's typical check size?
GRIDX typically writes checks of $250K.
What sectors does GRIDX focus on?
GRIDX focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
Where is GRIDX located?
GRIDX is headquartered in Buenos Aires, AR.
Does GRIDX lead rounds?
GRIDX typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does GRIDX co-invest with?
GRIDX most often shares deals with AIR Capital, Techstars, Draper Associates, among 32 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Deep Tech en LATAM: Biotecnología, IA y el futuro | Matías Peire, cofundador y CEO de GRIDX.

ITSitio Play · Matías Peire

Matías Peire - Co-Founder and CEO of GRIDX - Biotecnología | Agroempresario.com

Agroempresario · Matías Peire

GridX - De ideas científicas a startups innovadoras - Teresa De León y María Renner

La Micropipeta · María Renner

Matías Peire (GridX) en la jornada presencial de Bionegocios EEyN-EByN-UNSAM

Escuela de Economía y Negocios - UNSAM · Matías Peire

019 - GridX - Invirtiendo en Startups de Biotecnología - Matías Peire

La Micropipeta · Matías Peire

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Co-investors · 1

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