The StartupVC
Family officePanama City · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The StartupVC operates as a family office with a company-builder mindset, originating, operating, and scaling ventures across Latin America while deploying capital into founder-led businesses. Its philosophy rests on three pillars: creation over speculation (building ventures that deliver real economic value rather than chasing short-term returns), partnership over ownership (backing strong operators with structure, governance, and capital), and legacy over liquidity (investing generationally in ventures that outlive market cycles). The firm leverages more than a decade of regional networks, operational playbooks, and compliance and execution expertise to transform talent into sustainable, long-lasting enterprises across emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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2 people who came through The StartupVC went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Enterprise Software ×1GovTech ×1Healthtech ×1LegalTech ×1Marketplaces ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:Colombia×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBiz Latin Hub provides company formation and back-office services—including incorporation, corporate governance, legal representation, tax registration, accounting, and recruitment—for foreign businesses expanding into Latin America and the Caribbean.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTech
Craig Dempsey(Founder)inDavid Wright(Founder)in
Investment platform focused on long-term capital appreciation in emerging markets.
Medical Tourism Packages arranges all-inclusive otoplasty (ear surgery) packages in Latin America, connecting patients with board-certified plastic surgeons and accredited surgical facilities in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityWellness & Fitness
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The StartupVC invest at?
- The StartupVC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does The StartupVC focus on?
- The StartupVC focuses on Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The StartupVC located?
- The StartupVC is headquartered in Panama City, PA.
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