MGV Capital
Venture capitalSan Antonio · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
MGV Capital backs early-stage software startups led by founders with strong emotional intelligence and culture-building ability. It prioritizes technology-focused products with excellent user experience, portability, and scalability, targeting startups with the discipline for rapid growth in large markets. The firm favors companies with recurring, predictable revenue models and demonstrable product traction toward an MVP or monetization. A key emphasis is cross-border expansion, particularly connecting North America and Latin America, leveraging the team's cross-border expertise and focus on diversity. Its stated purpose is to help founders build self-sustaining businesses positioned to attract strategic acquirers or growth capital, fostering technological innovation and economic growth across North America.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 29 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2AdTech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:United States×5Mexico×3Chile×1
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated
SaaS and mobile telematics solution that reduces traffic accidents and costs related to bad driving.
B2B same-day, short-distance shipping for internal admin operations.
Dynamic booking platform maximizing restaurant productivity by offering empty tables with whole-menu discounts.
Barranquilla
Gonzalo Forero(Executive Officer, Director)Elias Acosta(Executive Officer, Director)Henry Sanchez(Executive Officer, Director)
B2B 'food as medicine' marketplace letting employers offer healthy food as an insurance-subsidized benefit.
Advanced screening platform simplifying fundraising for venture investors and startup founders.
Simplified cybersecurity and compliance for startups and SMEs in Mexico and LATAM.
Alternative to traditional car ownership offering simplicity, transparency and savings.
Kodda provides structured health and lifestyle programs designed and guided by professionals to help users achieve sustainable personal wellness improvements.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessMonterrey, MX
Emilio Antun(Founder)inMike Alvarado(Founder)in
Lapzo is an AI-powered talent development platform that maps competencies, personalizes learning plans, and evaluates employee performance for organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMonterrey, MX
Santiago Maldonado(Founder)in
Fintech accelerating SME growth by strengthening cash flow.
MGV Capital Group is a San Antonio-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and provides strategic support to technology founders, with a focus on diversity and cross-border expansion across North America and Latin America.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Antonio, US
Mariano González Vasconcelos(Founder & General Partner)
BoardJosé DanielAndrea
Financial education and personal finance management resources empowering women.
Buy Now Pay Later platform for essential recurring bill payments in the US.
One Creation offers a marketing platform built around time-based, permission-driven data sharing, letting brands ask customers for consent and preferences to personalize interactions.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBoca Raton, US
Zohar Hod(Chief Executive Officer)Ann Neidenbach(Director)John Smollen(Director)Cristobal Conde(Director)Ken Schiciano(Director)
Web3 platform to recognize, reward and build unique experiences for consumer brands.
Plerk provides virtual benefit cards that let companies allocate budgets for employee perks, allowing workers to choose from merchant options while maintaining centralized billing and spending controls across distributed teams.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSGuadalajara, MX
Miguel Medina(Founder)inAngel Arias(Founder)inAntonio Martinez Quintero(Founder)in
Plutto is a risk assessment platform that verifies financial, legal, labor, and regulatory risks of counterparties using official sources in real-time.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSantiago, CL
Antonia San Martin(Founder)inFelipe Domínguez(Founder)inIgnacio Márquez(Founder)in
Building 'Steam for Web3'; exited.
Software that automatically audits calls to identify improvement areas, risks and consumer behavior insights.
Connecting worldwide mobility solutions via a single API for travel companies.
App combining infant massage, bedtime stories and music to help children relax and sleep.
San Antonio, US
Colton Brugger(Executive Officer, Director)Robin Laine(Executive Officer, Director)Gary Horn(Director)Sam Laine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardVaughn Blake(Director)
A mental health platform that has impacted over 14 million people.
Zette AI develops and monetizes proprietary datasets from a network of publishers for use in AI foundation models and enterprise applications.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does MGV Capital invest at?
- MGV Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is MGV Capital's typical check size?
- MGV Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does MGV Capital focus on?
- MGV Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, HR Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Mental Health, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MGV Capital located?
- MGV Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvertir en LatAm y en Estados Unidos | Mariano González | MGV Capital
Levantando Podcast · Mariano González
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