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NewLab

Venture studiooperating company · company profile

Montevideo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Newlab Montevideo operates at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and sustainable logistics, serving as a launchpad for building globally relevant industrial solutions in Latin America. Working with the Uruguayan government and regional institutions, it convenes startups, researchers, and industry to prototype and deploy technologies that reshape supply chains, decarbonize infrastructure, and drive industrial growth. Members gain access to a global network of innovation experts, unique LATAM pilot-testing infrastructure, port access, 5G and smart-city infrastructure, and grant funding. Newlab-led projects let founders validate technical and commercial applications alongside industry leaders and governments, and the hub supports soft-landing of companies into Latin America while acting as a portal for regional companies to the world.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Montevideo, UY
Instruments
Grants · Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
4

Team · 3 people

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through NewLab went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 4 of 4 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Hardware ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Energy ×1Healthtech ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 4 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12023 · 12021 · 13 dated

Verne Powerverne-power.comApr 2024 · $15.5M✓ verified

Verne provides end-to-end solutions for developing clean energy projects, handling everything from site selection through operations management to deliver renewable power infrastructure.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Bav Roy(Co-founder & COO)in

Co-investorsCollaborative FundUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightGutbrain VenturesJuniperMomentum CapitalTrucks VC

Lamarrlamarr.aiin

Lamarr.AI provides automated building envelope diagnostics using drones, detecting thermal inefficiencies, water intrusion risks, and visual defects to inform retrofitting, new construction, and capital planning.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechAtlanta, US

Co-investorsDesignXGENIUS NYHazelview Ventures

Nextilesnextiles.comin𝕏Nov 2023 · $5M

Nextiles is a materials science company that combines patented fabric-based sensor and sewing technology with a data analytics platform to measure human performance, capturing forces, range of motion, and 3D motion from compression clothing.

HardwareNew MaterialsSports TechBrooklyn, US

George Sun(Chief Executive Officer)inJohn Peters(Director)Matthew Evans(Executive Officer)

BoardMeredith McPherron(Director)in

Co-investorsDrive by DraftKingsPhoenix Capital VenturesAlumni VenturesDraftKings

Norbert Healthnorberthealth.cominJun 2021 · $5M

Norbert Health develops multimodal sensing AI and autonomous care technology for healthcare facilities, combining hardware and machine learning to monitor patients and reduce clinical workload.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsHCVCLDV Capitalr24SerenaC4 VenturesSerena Capital

Frequently asked questions

What stage does NewLab invest at?
NewLab invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does NewLab focus on?
NewLab focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is NewLab located?
NewLab is headquartered in Montevideo, UY.

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