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Shefa Ventures

Corporate VC

Buenos Aires · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Shefa Ventures operates as an investment vehicle combining the resources of the IRSA Group with an entrepreneurial operating model to back and accelerate startups transforming retail. Its focus spans retail technology, real-world asset tokenization, and artificial intelligence, aiming to build a synergistic ecosystem of companies across these areas. The firm emphasizes long-term value creation aligned with investor returns and draws on combined experience in real estate, retail tech, blockchain, and venture capital.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Buenos Aires, AR
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
12

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Ben Elsztain· Managing Partnerin
Rodrigo Benzaquen· Managing Partnerin
Ricardo Schulte· Investment Officerin

Investments · 12 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Shefa Ventures invest at?
Shefa Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Shefa Ventures focus on?
Shefa Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, PropTech, Retail Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Shefa Ventures located?
Shefa Ventures is headquartered in Buenos Aires, AR.

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