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Nazca

Venture capital

Mexico City · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 37 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Nazca is a Mexico City-based venture firm founded in 2014 that backs technology companies from early stage through pre-IPO, operating both locally and globally. The firm emphasizes long-term, high-conviction investing built over more than a decade, positioning itself as a founder-focused partner. Beyond capital, Nazca highlights its extensive network, giving portfolio companies access to leading capital sources and partners worldwide, and stresses ongoing support that continues well after a deal closes.

Invests inAI & Machine LearningSector AgnosticBrazilColombiaGlobalLatin AmericaMexicoMexico City

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Mexico City, MX
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
80

Team · 37 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Héctor Sepúlveda· Founder & Partnerin
Erin Winslow· Partnerin
Hector Sepulveda· Managing Partnerin𝕏
Max Grekin· Managing Partnerin𝕏
Laura Ruiz· Principalin
Alejandro Maza· Venture Partnerin
Allison Campbell· Venture Partnerin
Carlos García· Venture Partnerin
Daniel Vogel· Venture Partnerin
Eduardo Paulsen· Venture Partnerin
Federico Ranero· Venture Partnerin
Javier Mata· Venture Partnerin
Liza Schvartzman· Venture Partnerin
Mario Nissan· Venture Partnerin
Miguel García· Venture Partnerin
Sergio Fogel· Venture Partnerin𝕏
Ana Chávez Peón· Head of Investor Networkin
Ana Paula Rosas· Legal Associatein
Andrés Páez· AI & Data Internin
Daniel Rodríguez· AI & Datain
David Sair Marcelino· Administrative & Accounting Analyst
Edgar Villalba· Head of Accountingin
Juan Pablo Rodríguez· Associatein
Lucía Barbieri· Head of Platform & ESGin
Luisa Arnal· Head of Legalin
Mariana Romero· Senior Associatein
Natalia Sánchez Vargas· Senior Associatein
Oliab Herrera· Head of Data & AIin
Oscar Sánchez· Head of Financein
Pablo Riveroll· Platform Specialistin
Yovani Mazariegos· Operations Specialistin

What they invest in

from 8 of 80 portfolio companies

Fintech ×4Biotech ×2Consumer ×2Developer Tools ×2Healthtech ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1

HQs:Mexico×4Singapore×1United States×1

Investments · 80 tracked

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Abaco
Alboalbo.mxin𝕏

albo is a Mexican digital financial institution (IFPE authorized by the CNBV) offering a fully digital personal account with a Mastercard debit card, transfers, bill payments, and access to credit and crypto through commercial partners.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Aravita
Axcent
Ben & Frank
BEWE
Bia
Cargamos
Chambas AI
Colektia
Crehana
Crosspoint
Cucuru
Darwin AI
Datanomik
Desteia
Destinus
Dinerama
Duppla
Efex
Entocycle
Fairplay
Fillip
Finanex
Finkargo
Flyhomes
Galgo
Hackmetrix
Handle
Heru
HiHab
Justo
KAVAKkavak.com

Kavak is an e-commerce platform and marketplace that buys, finances, and sells certified pre-owned cars through digital and physical channels across Latin America and Turkey.

E-commerceFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX

Koywe
Kukun
Lang
Liebre
Loads
Loft
Meru
Minu
Miroculus

Automates complex biological protocols in a compact cartridge-based system for genomic sequencing

Modak
Momentus
Mox
Niko
OPI
Orkesta Pay
Ozon
Pagalooppagaloop.comin𝕏

Pagaloop is an SDK and API platform that enables developers to embed government payment collection directly into their applications, supporting taxes, permits, and municipal services across Mexico City and federal agencies.

Developer ToolsFintechGovTechMexico City, MX

Gerardo Briones(Founder)inCarlos Cruz(Founder)inLUIS FERNANDO DOSAL G(Founder)

Petsy
Phage Labphage-lab.comin

Phage Lab develops solutions to address bacterial outbreaks using a One Health approach, bringing together around 100 scientists and professionals from multiple disciplines in animal health and microbiology.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Plennasoyplenna.com

Plenna is a women's health clinic offering virtual and in-person gynecological, pregnancy, psychological, nutritional, and specialized medical services through an integrated healthcare platform.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMexico City

Lorena Ostos Rangel(Director)Lorena Ostos(Founder & CEO)

Pokopokoapp.xyzin𝕏

Poko provides payment infrastructure that connects traditional payment methods to blockchain networks, allowing cryptocurrency wallets, games, and applications to let users buy crypto or digital assets with local currency.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechGamingSingapore, SG

Geoffrey See(Founder)inSean Ang(Founder)inVan Tran(Founder)in

Prima
Pulpo
Quaddro
Refurbi
Rurall
Selenios

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Nazca invest at?
Nazca invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Nazca focus on?
Nazca focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Nazca located?
Nazca is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

T2 E24 Héctor Sepúlveda, Co-fundador de Nazca

EXCELSIOR · Héctor Sepúlveda

Images

Nazca photo

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Latitud Ventures

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Flourish Ventures

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Both backed · 1
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Magma Partners

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Both backed · 1
Accel

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$1.6M – $70M
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$1M – $10M
Canaan Partners

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$500K – $20M
Flybridge Capital Partners

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21 more co-investors

Salesforce Japan Co.,Ltd.Better Tomorrow VenturesJackson Square VenturesGraph VenturesEndeavor CatalystConstruct CapitalFoundamentalAutotech VenturesSeayaAtlanticoXG VenturesAngel Ventures Mexicoalpha4 ventures99 StartupsALLVPDux CapitalRumbo VenturesJiveworldTokai VenturesChile VenturesHTwenty

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