GRIDX
Venture capitalBuenos Aires · Pre-Seed · 23 people tracked
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.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 52 of 80 portfolio companiesBiotech ×42Deep Tech ×14AgTech ×13AI & Machine Learning ×13Cleantech ×11Healthtech ×11New Materials ×9Medical Devices ×8
HQs:Argentina×6United States×5Mexico×2Spain×1
Investments · 80 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAPASOMICS 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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
BSafe Biotech develops a biological crop protection product for agriculture, described as a new mode of action for biological pest and disease control.
AgTechBiotech
CRISPR-powered portable molecular diagnostics for rapid, decentralized detection of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
Cryosmetics develops skincare products formulated with a scientific approach to support skin health and its microbiome.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Platform for optimizing productive processes based on microalgae.
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
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
Develops single-domain antibody (nanobody) therapeutics using natural and synthetic libraries with AI and computational tools.
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
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
NanoJump develops portable technology for in-field extraction and purification of DNA/RNA, aiming to move genetic material extraction out of centralized labs.
AgTechBiotechHardware
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)
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
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)
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
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 teamDeep 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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Firms observed investing alongside GRIDX, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with GRIDX's recorded portfolio.
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