Redwood Ventures
Venture capitalGuadalajara · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Redwood positions itself as more than a capital provider, acting as a growth partner to entrepreneurs. Through its venture capital, private equity, and investment banking activities, the firm seeks to give investors access to high-return opportunities by backing visionary founders and transformative companies across a broad range of industries. Its venture arm (Redwood Ventures) is associated with backing consumer, mobility, and marketplace businesses in Latin America.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 12 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3Fintech ×3FoodTech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Marketplaces ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Mexico×2Colombia×1United States×1
Investments · 12 tracked
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Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investors137 Ventures408 VenturesA*Across Capital PartnersAglae VenturesAkkadian Ventures+63 more
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
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Influur offers Pulse, an AI agent for music promotion that identifies and matches creators to campaigns, runs multi-channel outreach to hundreds of creators at once, handles escrow-style payments, and provides real-time campaign analytics.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Alessandra Angelini(Cofounder)Valeria Angelini(Cofounder)inPaula Coleman(Cofounder)in
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalHTwentyIGNIAMagma PartnersPoint72 VenturesTantauco+2 more
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
MiSalud provides digital health services to Spanish-speaking users, including personalized meal plans for weight management, chronic disease monitoring through telehealth with consistent doctor relationships, mental health programs for stress and anxiety, and access to discounted medications.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Wendy Johansson(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalMagnify VenturesSamsung NextUlu VenturesXG VenturesIGNIA+2 more
Rappi is a delivery and logistics platform that connects merchants and delivery partners with millions of users across multiple countries in Latin America, offering immediate delivery services and payment opportunities for couriers.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesBogotá, CO
Simon Borrero(Founder/CEO)inSebastian Mejia(Founder)inFelipe Villamarin(Founder)in
BoardLars Niklas Ostberg(Director)Jeff Housenbold(Director)Michael Abramson(Director)
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBase PartnersDVCFJ LabsFloodgateFundersClub+15 more
Solfium provides solar energy, energy storage, and electric mobility solutions for residential, business, industrial, and corporate customers.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsAccionAlive VenturesBDC Capital CorporationKamay VenturesRaliCapSavia Ventures
Tia Lupita is a Mexican food brand offering hot sauces, salsa macha chili crunch, grain-free cactus tortilla chips, creamy hot sauces, and Mexican BBQ sauces made with natural ingredients and family recipes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Hector Saldivar(Founder)
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investorsClover Vitality
Vexi is a Mexican credit card issuer offering a consumer credit card (including a Vexi American Express card) with cashback, interest-free installment purchases, and card controls through its app.
ConsumerFintechMexico City, MX
Salvador Michel(Founder)inGabriela Estrada(Founder)in
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investorsAccial CapitalCapria VenturesCats.vcFinnovista VCMagma PartnersRebalance Capital Ventures+2 more
Asia-based technology company providing on-demand delivery services by connecting users with drivers.
Gary Hui(Founder)in
PartnerIan Paul Otero· solo GP
Co-investors01vcAppWorks VenturesArcherman CapitalGaldana VenturesHongShan Capital GroupXiang He Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioUberNYSE: UBER
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRappi · latamlist.com · Jul 14, 2026
Uber · fxleaders.com · Jun 25, 2026
Solfium · privatecapitaljournal.com · Apr 7, 2026
MiSalud · finsmes.com · Nov 6, 2025
Crabi · lifeinsuranceinternational.com · Jun 6, 2025
Vexi · latamlist.com · Apr 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Redwood Ventures made?
- Redwood Ventures has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Redwood Ventures invest at?
- Redwood Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Redwood Ventures focus on?
- Redwood Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Redwood Ventures located?
- Redwood Ventures is headquartered in Guadalajara, MX.
- Who does Redwood Ventures co-invest with?
- Redwood Ventures most often shares deals with Magma Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, FJ Labs, among 40 tracked co-investors.
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