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.
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What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesHardware ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Energy ×2Construction Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12021 · 13 dated
Verne develops cryo-compressed hydrogen storage and densification equipment for low-cost hydrogen distribution to industrial users, heavy-duty vehicles, and off-road equipment.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsCollaborative FundUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightGutbrain VenturesJuniperTrucks VC
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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
Co-investorsCollaborative FundUnited Airlines Ventures Sustainable FlightMomentum Capital
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-investorsGENIUS NYHazelview Ventures
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 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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLamarr · lamarr-institute.org · May 15, 2026
Norbert Health · infinitefrontiers.io · Mar 3, 2026
Verne · datacenterdynamics.com · Nov 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NewLab made?
- NewLab has 5 tracked investments.
- 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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