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GRIDX

Venture capital

Buenos Aires · Pre-Seed · 23 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.

Invests inAgTechBiotechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsArgentinaBrazilBuenos AiresLatin AmericaMexicoUruguay

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
80

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website
María Renner· General Partnerin
Miguel Galuccio· Co-founder & Chairman
Francisco Salvatelli· Partnerin
Dandara Porto Pedreira· Scientific Explorer
Graciela Ciccia· Advisor
Joaquín Ortiz Masllorens· Bioinformatics Counsel
Juan Pablo Orlov· Associate
Julia Rozas· Communications Scientific Leaderin
Mariela Cherñacov· Business Administratorin
Maru Buteler· L&D Expertin
Paul McEwan· Advisor
Teresa de León· Country Manager
Victoria Chiyah· Financial Advisor

What they invest in

from 52 of 80 portfolio companies

Biotech ×42Deep Tech ×14AgTech ×13AI & Machine Learning ×13Cleantech ×11Healthtech ×11New Materials ×9Medical Devices ×8

HQs:Argentina×6United States×5Mexico×2Spain×1

Investments · 80 tracked

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Algaebiomasalgaebiomas.com
Alkemioalkemio.techin
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

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)

Aquitaquit.net
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.comin𝕏

The page suggests a life sciences focus on single-cell analysis and disease research, but provides no concrete details about the product or services offered.

BiotechDeep Tech

Avatarmedtechavatarmedtech.coin

AVaTAR MedTech develops a surgical method and set of medical devices for reconstructing the aortic or pulmonary valve in children and adults using the patient's own (autologous) tissue.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Beeflowbeeflow.comin

Beeflow provides pollination services and consulting to optimize crop pollination and harvest outcomes.

AgTech

Bio Plastixbio-plastix.com
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

Luciana Ruiz Rodriguez(R&D)Benjamín Bertini(R&D Analyst)Emmiliano Sánchez Maroglio(R&D Assistant)

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

Bio Eutectics develops Natural Deep Eutectic Systems, bio-sourced solvents made from natural acids, amino acids, alcohols, and sugars to replace petrochemical solvents in industrial processes.

BiotechCleantechNew Materials

Bioplasterbioplaster-research.comin𝕏

BioPlaster produces compostable and biodegradable packaging—including cushioning foam (GreenShell), packaging films, and reusable bags—made primarily from brown seaweed (sargassum) biomass.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

BioPlaster ResearchMay 2025 · $650K
Bitgeniabitgenia.comin𝕏

Bitgenia offers DNA testing from a saliva sample to provide insights on health, nutrition, and sports, and develops a bioinformatics platform for large-scale genomic data processing.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

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

Calfixcalfix.bio
Caligeniacaligenia.com
CASPR Biotech

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

CellRepcellrep.bioin𝕏

CellRep uses AI to discover small molecules that rejuvenate immune cells without genetic modification, with a lead application enhancing CAR-T therapy against solid tumors.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevity

Cryosmeticscryosmetics.comin𝕏

Cryosmetics develops skincare products formulated with a scientific approach to support skin health and its microbiome.

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

Dogmabiotechdogmabiotech.bio
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

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

Embryoxiteembryoxite.lifein

Embryoxite develops non-invasive, AI-powered embryo analysis that predicts IVF implantation success by analyzing spent culture medium, alongside an IVF electronic medical record platform (Nuvia) and an ovarian reserve assessment tool (OvAI).

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechFlorida, US

Marisa(Metabolomics Specialist / Metabolome Advisor, PhD Chemistry)

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
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

Arina Rogozina(CEO)Mariano Buffone(Co-founder & CSO)Dario Krapf(Co-founder & CSO)Matías Gómez Elías(COO)

FeedVaxfeedvax.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

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.

BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesBerkeley, US

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

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.com

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.com
Levyabiolevyabio.com
Maviosmavios.aiin

Mavios normalizes historical datasets, sensor streams, lab records, and technical documents into a unified, queryable process context, with automatic data mapping for LIMS/ELN systems.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & Infrastructure

Michromamichroma.coin𝕏

Produces natural ingredients such as food colorants from fungi biofactories using upcycled agricultural waste.

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.com
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

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)

Nanotransfernanotransfer.bio
Nat4Bionat4bio.comin𝕏

Nat4Bio develops cell-free biological formulations and fully edible coatings made from natural biopolymers, food-grade excipients, antimicrobials, and native microorganisms to protect crops and extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables across the supply chain.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Naturannovanaturannova.comin

Naturannova uses a computational platform combining AI and bioinformatics to design novel plant-based protein and peptide ingredients that modulate flavor, then produces them via precision fermentation using microorganisms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTech

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

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

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)

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

Images

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Co-investors · 1

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Berkeley SkyDeck is the official startup accelerator of UC Berkeley, running an Industry Partner Program, an Innovation Partner Program for global teams entering the U.S. market, and a network of global strategic partners including accelerators and universities.

$200K

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