Montevideo · Pre-Seed–Seed
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.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Energy ×1PropTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLamarr.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-investorsGENIUS NYHazelview Ventures
Verne builds and operates behind-the-meter power generation to deliver firm, clean power.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsGutbrain VenturesJuniperTrucks VCCollaborative FundUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLamarr · lamarr-institute.org · May 15, 2026
Verne · datacenterdynamics.com · Nov 20, 2025
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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