Buenos Aires · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Also known as NEWTOPIA LATAM VC LLC
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Investment thesis
Newtopia VC invests in early-stage Latin American tech startups, from the idea phase through to product-market fit. It writes initial checks of $100K to $1M at pre-seed and seed stages, acting either as lead investor or alongside other VCs, and can follow on with up to $2-3M in later seed and Series A rounds. Beyond capital, the firm offers hands-on mentorship to help founders solve problems, validate hypotheses, iterate quickly, and reach product-market fit, plus access to a global network for business development, hiring, soft landing, and fundraising. Its mission is to share knowledge and channel smart money to fuel a new wave of Latin American technology companies.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 13 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Newtopia VC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 50 of 81 portfolio companiesFintech ×22SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×18Enterprise Software ×12Crypto & Web3 ×7Retail Tech ×6B2B Marketplaces ×4Future of Work ×4
HQs:Argentina×10United States×9Mexico×7Colombia×4Brazil×2Canada×1
Investments · 81 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 22022 · 52021 · 110 dated
Nuqlea operates a digital B2B platform (Nuqlea Studio) that connects construction industry players — manufacturers, distributors, and building companies — along with financing and logistics providers to make material procurement more efficient.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintechPropTech
Gastón Remy(CEO)inPablo Silveri(CFO)inInés Cura(COO)inFederico Freund(CTO)in
Co-investorsFoundamental
Justoken (building on the Agrotoken legacy) is a real-world asset tokenization platform that uses blockchain, geospatial intelligence, and AI to turn commodities, energy, and natural resources into digital financial assets with verifiable credit guarantees.
AgTechCrypto & Web3Fintech
Eduardo Novillo Astrada(Co-founder & CEO)
Alfred is a mobile platform in Colombia that connects users with their insurance, bank, or corporate benefits to activate vehicle assistance services, including car washes, mechanical repairs, and transport of vehicles to certified workshops.
InsurTechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationBogotá, CO
Aviva is a financial institution in Mexico that provides personal loans to individuals and small business owners through video calls conducted at kiosks, with a focus on straightforward lending without extensive paperwork.
FintechMexico, MX
Amran FreyinDavid HernandezinFiliberto Castro
Co-investors500 GlobalCarao VenturesDigital Currency GroupIGNIAKrealoValor Capital Group+1 more
Burbuxa is an AI agent system that operates online stores through WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and email, handling sales, customer support, merchandising, and cross-sell recommendations under merchant approval.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Mateo Criado(Founder)in
Co-investorsBroom Ventures
Cedalio builds AI agents for accounts payable and procurement that automate invoice processing, validation, and fiscal compliance across multiple workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Luciana Reznik(Founder)inNico Magni(Founder)inGuido Marucci Blas(Founder)in
Co-investorsDiaspora VenturesRebel FundY Combinator
E-commerce retailer selling pharmaceutical and dermatological products for hair loss and scalp health, primarily marketed through an online store in Mexico.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Crabi is a digital car insurance provider offering coverage for material damage, theft, third-party liability, medical attention, roadside and legal assistance, managed entirely through its website and mobile app.
FintechInsurTech
Cristina CarreraDaniel unknownJavier OrozcoinLuis Mayagoitiain
Co-investors30N Ventures500 GlobalAZURO CAPITAL VENTURESCarao VenturesGalicia VenturesHoneystone Ventures+3 more
Creditop offers a platform that centralizes financing options merchants provide to customers at the point of sale, connecting them with financial institutions and letting them launch their own automated credit line and credit score.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Daniel Garzón(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlaya CapitalAmador HoldingsKoyamaki VenturesCollide CapitalDriven
Enigma provides a Web3-based ticketing and event management platform for artists and event organizers, using blockchain technology to ensure ticket authenticity and reduce fraud.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3Buenos Aires, AR
Co-investorsConvictionIndex VenturesRibbit Capital
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Exactly Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol offering fixed and variable interest rates for depositing and borrowing crypto assets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsNXTPSur Ventures
EYECUE is an AI platform that analyzes millions of social media posts in real time to give brands competitive intelligence, audience insights, and creative performance patterns.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Carolina Bañales(Founder)
Felix is a remittance service that enables users to send money from the United States to Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Dominican Republic) via WhatsApp, with funds delivered to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or cash pickup locations.
B2B MarketplacesFintechSan Francisco, US
Bernardo Garcia(Founder)in
Co-investorsCastle Island VenturesContour Venture PartnersDorm RoomHTwentyMONASHEESQED Investors+4 more
Forme runs assisted-virality campaigns for brands by connecting them with a large network of content creators to produce user-generated content (UGC) for social platforms like TikTok.
AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Glim provides an employee benefits platform for HR teams in Colombia, issuing Mastercard cards that run on Mastercard's open network of over one million merchants with an AI classifier that assigns spending to benefit categories (food, mobility, allowances) in real time.
FintechFuture of WorkHR Tech
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupWayra
Humand AI is an internal communications and human resources platform that automates manual processes, answers employee questions instantly, and provides real-time data for organizational decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Nicolas Benenzon(Founder)inGeronimo Maspero(Founder)inDiego Benenzon(Director)
BoardHernan Kazah(Director)inEric Kim(Director)
Co-investorsJazzya InvestmentsKaszek VenturesMyelin VCSur VenturesY CombinatorGoodwater Capital
Santiago Lafaurie(Founder)inSebastián Caro(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesLatitud Ventures
BigID provides cookie consent management and tracker discovery tools that help organizations identify, classify, and enforce tracking technologies across web properties while maintaining compliance with global privacy regulations including GDPR, CPRA, and others.
Enterprise Software
Co-investorsSur Ventures
Ini provides white-label payment infrastructure and neobank-as-a-service solutions for companies seeking to operate their own branded payment systems.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsGlobant Ventures
Brazilian subscription platform bundling 50+ third-party AI models, prompt libraries and AI courses in one workspace.
Santa Monica, US
Luiz Ferriani(Founder)
Co-investorsAlexia VenturesNorte Ventures
IORQ is a private credit platform in Brazil that connects investors directly with corporate borrowers, using proprietary technology and collateral controls.
FintechSaaS
Patrick Sigrist(Founder)in
Co-investorsMONASHEESNorte VenturesPropel Venture PartnersOnevc Venture Partners LlcUpload Ventures
Justoken is a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform that turns commodities, energy, and natural resources into digital financial assets using blockchain, geospatial intelligence, and AI.
AgTechCrypto & Web3Fintech
Eduardo Novillo Astrada(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBorderless Venture
Kashin is a peer-to-peer lending platform operating in Peru that provides instant personal loans from 50 to 800 Peruvian soles to individual consumers, with approval in under one hour.
FintechLima, PE
Christophe Robilliard(Founder)inJose Palacios(Founder)in
Co-investorsMeridian 75StartupsY CombinatorFirst Check Ventures
Kigüi uses algorithmic AI agents that continuously monitor supermarket shelves, flag products nearing expiration to prevent waste, and coordinate restocking tasks with staff in real time by connecting to a retailer's existing ERP or POS systems.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAntomInnventure
Kigüi provides algorithmic agents that continuously audit supermarket shelves, intercept product expirations to prevent shrinkage, and coordinate restocking tasks in real time by connecting to a retailer's existing ERP or POS systems.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Lara provides public transit routing and navigation for Lagos, Nigeria, covering local transport modes including danfo, BRT, keke, okada, ferry, and train.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)FJ Labs
Lara AI is an AI-powered virtual HR assistant that chats with employees over channels like WhatsApp, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat to answer questions, handle requests, run onboarding, send communications, and generate real-time people analytics.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Alan SzpigielGuido Kuznicki
Co-investors500 GlobalBVCStartups
Brazilian healthtech offering a subscription weight-loss and metabolic-health service combining a smart scale, app and online medical team.
Co-investorsMONASHEESNorte VenturesLatitud Ventures
Lizit is an equipment rental management platform that combines inventory, contracts, payments, clients, maintenance, and service into one system, with an AI assistant that drafts quotes, contracts, and payment links from live data.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBogotá, CO
Jaime Andres Gaez(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Maslow is a platform for managing employee benefits, incentives, and rewards that helps organizations recognize and retain talent through flexible, personalized offerings.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Matias Botbol(Founder)in
Co-investorsBDev Ventures
Numbi provides accounting and payroll services for Colombian companies, combining software with a team of certified accountants, CFOs, and legal advisors to handle bookkeeping, tax filings with the DIAN, and payroll processing.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsHomebrew
OFFi is a platform for booking and managing flexible workspaces — shared desks, meeting rooms, and private offices across coworking spaces and corporate buildings in multiple cities and countries under a single contract and pay-per-use membership.
Future of WorkMarketplacesPropTechSaaS
Angelina ViglioccoGonzalo Aguero
Co-investors500 Global
ORKID develops electric unmanned aerial vehicle platforms designed for diverse commercial applications across industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Santiago Pinzon(Co-CEO, Cofounder)Diego Pinzon(Co-CEO, Cofounder)inAndrés Uribe(CTO, Cofounder)in
A Canadian online gambling information site that publishes guides and analysis on topics such as slot games, bonus structures, and gambling strategies.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobant Ventures
Properix is a property management software platform that integrates administration, accounting, virtual intercom, assemblies, and parking management for condominiums and residential communities in Latin America.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSBuenos Aires, AR
Albano Laiuppa(Founder)in
Pulpos is a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management system for small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, offering sales, inventory, invoicing, online store, supplier management, and financial control features.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Frank Martin(Founder)inFranco Silvetti(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupLatitud VenturesTantaucoDalus CapitalHTwenty
Pulppo is a modern real estate platform in Latin America that combines experienced real estate advisors with technology to simplify the property buying and selling process.
B2B MarketplacesMarketing TechPropTechMexico City, MX
Matías Gath(Founder)inAgustín Iglesias(Founder)inMatias Gath(Founder)inAgustin Iglesias(Founder)in
Co-investorsLatitud VenturesOlive Tree CapitalY CombinatorFirst Check Ventures
Puramente is a wellness and personal development platform offering self-paced courses, live group sessions, audiobooks, and in-person retreats across Latin America focused on meditation, emotional regulation, and personal transformation.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMiddletown, US
Germán GrisottoinMartín BecerrainNahuel Becerrainjuan hardoyin
Co-investors500 GlobalGG CapitalDux CapitalGoodwater CapitalNewtype VenturesStart-Up Chile
Co-investorsLatitud VenturesStartups
Rampa provides payment infrastructure for enterprise cross-border disbursements, settlements, and compliance, using multi-currency settlements including stablecoins alongside traditional and blockchain rails.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsBuenTrip Ventures
An online store selling stationery and school supply products, such as erasable jumbo crayons, with pricing shown in Mexican pesos.
E-commerceRetail Tech
Gaston Greco(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsLatin LeapCometaFJ Labs
Roxom is a digital asset service provider and Bitcoin service provider incorporated in El Salvador, operating a platform for tokenized assets issued by third-party foreign issuers.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Salvador, SV
Co-investorsBorderless VentureDraper AssociatesBorderless Capital
Seals provides AI-powered sales and operations automation for distributors in Latin America, automating quotations, order capture, customer service, and purchase management 24/7 through integration with ERP and CRM systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Luis Mario Garcia(Founder & CEO)inHeber Garza(Founder)inJavier Gonzalez(Founder)inFernando Huerta(Founder)in
Co-investorsNeer Venture PartnersNuMundo VenturesY Combinator
Sensei Node is a blockchain infrastructure provider offering node management and staking services for organizations and entrepreneurs across Latin America.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechBuenos Aires, AR
Pablo Larguia(CEO)inJesus Chitty(CTO)in
Co-investorsBorderless VentureSPiCE VCSur Ventures
Sirius Education is a Brazilian higher education institution offering online and bootcamp-based courses in AI, data science, programming, and emerging technologies, targeting professionals seeking career advancement and practical skills for the digital economy.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechLagoinha, BR
Co-investorsTechstarsStaged Ventures
Tapi is a payment network and API platform for Latin America that enables bill payments, cash deposits/withdrawals, mobile top-ups, and gift card purchases.
FintechSaaS
Kevin Litvin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzHTwentyKaszek VenturesLatitud VenturesNorte VenturesEndeavor Catalyst
Volt is an audio transcription and summarization service that integrates with WhatsApp, converting voice messages to searchable text and generating summaries of key points for busy professionals.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Facundo QuinterosMatias CarpintiniMiguel Morkin
Co-investors500 GlobalLatitud VenturesFuel Ventures
Waterplan provides a platform that assesses water risk for industrial and consumer goods companies by combining operational data with satellite imagery, then recommends mitigation strategies ranging from infrastructure upgrades to ecosystem-based approaches.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jose Ignacio Galindo(Founder)inNicolas Wertheimer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCemex VenturesCool Climate CollectiveEcho River CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpJetstream+7 more
Wibond is a white-label fintech platform that enables companies to integrate wallet, payment, and lending solutions into their digital ecosystems without building proprietary technology.
FintechCórdoba, AR
Ezequiel Bucai(Founder)inLucrecia Porta(Founder)in
Co-investorsLatitud VenturesSouth QuadY CombinatorCathexis VenturesFen VenturesFirst Check Ventures+1 more
Yuno is a payment orchestration platform that enables merchants to accept payments from anywhere in the world through a single no-code integration with 1,000+ payment methods and providers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDoha, QA
Juan Pablo Ortega(Co-founder)inJulián Núñez(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzMONASHEESTiger Global ManagementKaszek VenturesLatitud VenturesNazca+4 more
Zenpli provides identity verification and fraud detection tools for digital companies in Latin America, helping them manage identity risk and build trust in online transactions by consolidating fragmented data sources.
CybersecurityFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAmador Holdings468 CapitalMAYA Capital VenturesThe Fintech Fund
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ArkimedesArturoAvivaBeloBeuElevifyEyecueFor MeGetglobyGlassJefeLuminaMelianMenta TechMokens LeagueNexaNexa FinanceNuqlea.ComOliverRampaRevaiRevaicareShortaSiriusSlice Token
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Lara · crooksandliars.com · Sep 3, 2026
Volt · startuptalky.com · Aug 24, 2026
Rintin · arabfounders.net · Aug 7, 2026
Enigma · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 27, 2026
Tapi · news.crunchbase.com · Jul 17, 2026
Justoken · forbes.com · Jul 2, 2026
Pulpos · founderland.ai · Apr 15, 2026
Maslow · bankingday.com · Mar 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Newtopia VC made?
- Newtopia VC has 81 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Newtopia VC invest at?
- Newtopia VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Newtopia VC's typical check size?
- Newtopia VC typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Newtopia VC focus on?
- Newtopia VC focuses on Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, InsurTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Newtopia VC located?
- Newtopia VC is headquartered in Buenos Aires, AR.
- Does Newtopia VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Newtopia VC leads investment rounds.
- Who does Newtopia VC co-invest with?
- Newtopia VC most often shares deals with Globant Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Dnipro, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 21
Latitud is an early-stage investor and community platform connecting Latin American startup talent with Silicon Valley, including a Fellowship program for founders.
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.
Monashees is a Latin American venture capital firm backing technology-driven founders building category-defining companies from the region for global markets.
Kaszek is an investment firm run by tech entrepreneurs that partners with founders across Latin America, providing capital along with hands-on expertise in strategy, operations, team-building, growth, technology, and fundraising.
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
NXTP is an early-stage venture capital fund investing primarily in B2B companies in Latin America, typically as the first institutional check.
Wollef is a venture capital firm active in Latin America, known for partnering closely with founders and providing operational support and network access.
HTwenty is a venture capital firm with offices in Miami, Mexico, and Colombia that partners closely with entrepreneurs from day one to help them disrupt and create new markets.
Dalus Capital positions itself as a strategic ally to founders, aiming to transform industries through shared vision and long-term commitment.
Ribbit Capital is a venture firm that partners with founders challenging incumbents across areas such as AI, global commerce, infrastructure, wealth management, money movement, identity, data, and energy, with a strong emphasis on brand-building.
Rivet Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer-facing companies, with a particular focus on businesses deliberately targeting the female consumer market.
Valor Capital Group is a cross-border venture fund connecting the US, Latin American, and global technology markets, investing in consumer internet and enterprise software companies.
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Myelin VCPioneerUncorrelated VenturesGaingelsDVCAngel Ventures Mexico17SigmaCaravela CapitalKayyak Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Newtopia VC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Newtopia VC's recorded portfolio.
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