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Valor Capital Group

Venture capital

New York · Seed–Growth · 34 people tracked

Also known as VALOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

Valor Capital Group positions itself as a pioneering cross-border venture fund that bridges the United States, Latin American, and global technology markets. It backs founders across Latam and the U.S. from startup through scale-up stages, helping connect them to global markets. The firm draws on decades of experience investing in consumer internet and enterprise software trends, supported by investors with strong technical expertise. Its portfolio companies have collectively attracted more than $7B in follow-on capital.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
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$100K – $5M
HQ
New York, New York, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$263.7M
VC funds
5
Tracked investments
163
Unicorns
12
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
3

Team · 34 people

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Everson Lopes· Venture Partner
Carolina Hibner· Investment Senior Analyst
Nicolas Marin· Investment Associatein
Paula Parnes· Head of IR, PR and Business Developmentin

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Valor Capital Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 111 of 163 portfolio companies

Fintech ×55SaaS ×34AI & Machine Learning ×29Crypto & Web3 ×22Enterprise Software ×19Consumer ×13Data & Infrastructure ×11EdTech ×8

HQs:Brazil×47United States×28Mexico×6United Kingdom×2Argentina×1Indonesia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 83 portfolio companies
48%
solo founders
40 of 83 mapped founding teams
55%
repeat founders
of 116 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 13 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×402 founders×293 founders×94+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 114 founders with education data

Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×15Harvard Business School ×13Stanford University ×9FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas ×8USP - Universidade de São Paulo ×8Harvard University ×6The Wharton School ×6Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa ×5

What their founders studiedfrom 99 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×30Computer Science ×25Engineering ×20Economics ×16Finance & Accounting ×13Life Sciences ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Law ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 116 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×7YPO ×5Stanford University ×4Airbnb ×2ateliware ×2Benchmark ×2Brightcove ×2Cymtec Systems ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×5500 Global ×2Plug and Play Ventures ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 30 hold an MBA (of 113 with degree data)

Investments · 163 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 52023 · 42022 · 102021 · 132020 · 32019 · 22017 · 22014 · 12013 · 143 dated

Coinbasecoinbase.comin𝕏Nasdaq: COIN

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers trading, custody, and financial services for cryptocurrencies, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets to consumers, institutions, and developers.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US

Brian Armstrong(Co-founder & CEO)inFred Ehrsam(Co-founder)inEmilie Choi(President & COO)inAlesia Haas(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Grewal(Chief Legal Officer & Secretary)inLawrence (L.J.) Brock(Chief People Officer)

Co-investors1confirmationA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAcrew CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAnsa Capital+54 more

Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)nextdoor.comin𝕏NYSE: NXDR

Neighborhood social network; IPO 2021

AdTechSan Francisco, US

Nirav Tolia(Co-Founder, CEO, President & Chairperson of the Board)inSarah Leary(Co-Founder, Chief of Marketing, Community & Business Operations)inPrakash Janakiraman(Co-Founder & Chief Architect)inDavid Wiesen(Co-Founder (Engineering))inIndrajit Ponnambalam(Chief Financial Officer)Sarah Friar(Former CEO, President & Chairperson)in

Co-investorsAxel Springer Digital VenturesCoatue ManagementComcast VenturesCota CapitalDag VenturesDragoneer Investment Group+18 more

Satellogicsatellogic.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SATL

Satellogic provides geospatial imagery and Earth Observation data from its satellite constellation, and runs programs that supply free imagery and developer resources to researchers, academic institutions, and humanitarian agencies.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSpace Tech

Emiliano Kargieman(CEO & Founder)inGerardo Richarte(CAO & Founder (Chief Architect Officer))inRick Dunn(CFO)inAlan Kharsansky(CTO)inJeff Kerridge(SVP, Global Sales)inLorri Kohler(SVP, Operations)

Co-investorsCrunchFundDraper CygnusJazzya InvestmentsKluz VenturesMONASHEESNXTP+4 more

Sprinklrsprinklr.comin𝕏NYSE: CXMApr 2014

Sprinklr provides an AI-native customer experience platform that manages feedback, customer interactions, and contact center operations across multiple channels.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Ragy Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)inMurali Swaminathan(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Lynch(Executive Officer)Carlos Dominguez(Director)inRory Read(President and Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardCarey Lai(Director)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesConductive VenturesICONIQJC2 VenturesOregon Venture FundSixth Street+3 more

Principiaprincipia.netin✓ verified

Principia is an operating system and integrated SaaS platform for educational institutions in Brazil, combining technology, payment methods, and financing to support the complete educational journey from planning to financial management.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Newton Maia(Founder & CEO)inDiogo Fonseca(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsCapria Ventures

Descomplicadescomplica.com.brinFeb 2021

Descomplica is a Brazilian online education platform offering pre-university (Enem/vestibular) prep courses, MEC-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, short courses, and corporate training.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSGrand Cayman, BR

Marco Fisbhen(Executive Officer, Director)inEduardo Wurzmann(Director)inBrigette Lau(Director)inKahane David(Director)

BoardPatrick Burtis(Director)inAntoine Colaco(Director)in

Board seatPaulo Passoni· per SEC Form D

Co-investors500 GlobalAmadeus Capital PartnersSoftbank Latin America FundZenStone Venture CapitalGraph VenturesSocial Capital Partnership+3 more

Madeiramadeiramadeiramadeira.com.brin𝕏Jan 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Madeira Madeira is a Brazilian e-commerce platform specializing in furniture, home decor, and building materials, offering both online shopping and physical store locations.

E-commerceCuritiba, BR

Marcelo Scandian(Director)inDaniel Scandian(Founder)inFabricio Bossle(Director)in

BoardHernan Kazah(Director)inChristian Friedland(Director)

Board seatPaulo Passoni· per SEC Form D · $142M raise · filed Jan 2021

Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersKaszek VenturesMONASHEESSoftbank Latin America FundLight Street Capital

Meramamerama.ioinSeries A · Sep 2021 · $60M

Merama acquires substantial minority stakes in e-commerce brands across Latin America and provides working capital, operational expertise, and proprietary technology to grow them.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSpring, US

Sujay Tyle(Founder)inFelipe David Delgado Jr.(Director)Felipe Delgado(Founder)in

BoardMarcelo Lima(Director)inDaniel Waterhouse(Director)inAlex Szapiro(Director)

Board seatScott SobelPaulo Passoni· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAdvent InternationalSoftBank GroupBalderton CapitalBroadLight CapitalD4 VenturesInvariantes Fund+9 more

Agrolendagrolend.agr.brSeries A · Jan 2022 · $14M

Agrolend provides credit and financial solutions to Brazil's agribusiness sector, serving corporate clients such as distributors, industries, cooperatives, and mills with products like working capital, receivables discounting, and intra-chain credit.

AgTechFintech

Andre Glezer(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesCreation Investments Capital ManagementLightrockSP VenturesSyngenta Group VenturesYara Growth Ventures

Akadakadseguros.com.brin

Akad Seguros is a Brazilian digital insurance carrier offering business and liability lines, including professional liability (E&O), directors and officers, cyber, engineering, cargo/transport, equipment, surety, and general liability coverage for companies and individuals.

FintechInsurTechSão Paulo, BR

Co-investorsAcross Capital PartnersActyus

Aprende Instituteaprende.cominSeries A · Nov 2021 · $22M

Aprende offers online courses teaching practical skills, from basic to advanced, including entrepreneurship, with classes led by experts and celebrities and content connected to Univision.

ConsumerEdTech

Martin ClaureinRoberto Gisbertin

Co-investors500 GlobalCapria VenturesMatterScale VenturesSalkantay VenturesAngel VenturesCapria+4 more

Aradoarado.com.brSeed · Jun 2022 · $8M

Co-investorsCapria VenturesAcre Venture PartnersAcross Capital Partners

Aviva Créditoavivacredito.comin𝕏

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 GroupIGNIAKrealoWollef Ventures+1 more

Bancoplatabancoplata.mxin𝕏

Bancoplata is a Mexican financial institution offering basic banking products including basic checking accounts (with payroll option) and basic credit cards designed for simple, accessible money management.

ConsumerFintechMexico, MX

BeautyDatebeautydate.com.br

Beautydate operates an online marketplace for beauty and salon services in Vietnam.

ConsumerMarketplaces

Adrian SilvaAlexandre KleisFabrizzio ZampieriGiovanni BonettiRonald Arauz

Co-investors500 Global

Beep Saúdebeepsaude.com.brin𝕏Series B · Apr 2021 · $19M

Beep is a fully digital home healthcare service that provides laboratory tests (5,000+ types), vaccines, and infusions at the patient's home, booked via its app or website.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsDNA CapitalThe Lightsmith GroupActyus

BeerOrCoffeewoba.com.br

Pedro Vasconcellos(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesKaszek VenturesLatitud Ventures

Betterflygobetterfly.comin

Betterfly offers employee benefits platform with configurable benefit packages, including life insurance starting from $20,000 MXN and dental insurance from $10,000 MXN, serving Mexican employers and their workforces.

HR TechInsurTechMexico City, MX

Eduardo della Maggiora(Executive Officer, Director)inCristóbal della Maggiora(Founder)in

BoardMike Packer(Director)inMartin Molina(Director)

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesChicago VenturesFlucas VenturesImpacta Latam VCLightrockMundi Ventures+7 more

Betterflybetterfly.comin

Betterfly offers employee benefits and insurance products including life insurance starting at 20,000 MXN and dental insurance starting at 10,000 MXN.

HR TechInsurTechWellness & Fitness

Eduardo della Maggiora(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsGAA InvestmentsGG CapitalGreycroftImpacta Latam VCLivingQED Investors+4 more

BHubbhub.cominSep 2022

BHub provides accounting, tax, and financial back-office (BPO) services for companies in Brazil, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, tax compliance, and financial governance.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Jorge Vargas Neto(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesLatitud VenturesMONASHEESQED InvestorsPICUS CAPITALScale-Up Ventures

BHubbhub.aiinSep 2022

BHub is a Brazilian provider of accounting, tax, and financial back-office (BPO Financeiro) services for companies, handling bookkeeping, tax compliance, reconciliations, and financial governance.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Jorge Vargas Neto(Founder)inFernando Ricco(Co-Founder (former CFO; stepped down December 2024))inFintech SaaS Jorge Vargas Neto(Founder)Marcelio Leal(Co-Founder (former CTO))inVanessa Muglia(Co-Founder (former CLO))in

Co-investors17SigmaClocktower VenturesNorte VenturesPICUS CAPITALMONASHEESScale-Up Ventures

Bitsobitso.comin𝕏

Bitso is a fintech platform offering cryptocurrency trading, U.S. stock and ETF investing, yield-earning opportunities on crypto holdings, and cross-border payment services.

Crypto & Web3FintechMexico City, MX

Daniel Vogel(Founder & CEO)inBen Peters(Founder)in

Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsCoatue ManagementCoinbase VenturesCometaDigital Currency Group+15 more

Blupryntbluprynt.comin𝕏

Co-investorsQuona CapitalFlourish Ventures

Boaconsultaboaconsulta.com𝕏

Boa Consulta is an online platform for booking in-person medical appointments and video teleconsultations with doctors, dentists, psychologists, and other health professionals.

Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplaces

Adriano FontanainVictorio Braccialli Neto

Co-investors500 Global

BookingPalbookingpal.comin

BookingPal provides channel management and distribution software for vacation rental property managers, syncing property details, rates, and availability from their PMS to major online travel agencies.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityIrvine, US

Alex Aydin(Executive Officer, Director)inFred Judd(Executive Officer)Stephen Ananias(Executive Officer)

BoardVahid Manian(Director)Mark Farrell(Director)Mark Moshayedi(Director)

Co-investorsCamp One VenturesAmadeus VenturesPlug and Play VenturesThayer Ventures

Botmakerbotmaker.cominApr 2019

Botmaker is a conversational AI platform for building autonomous AI agents that automate customer conversations and workflows across WhatsApp, Instagram, voice, email, webchat, and other channels, with native integrations to CRM, ERP, payment, and ecommerce systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSMiami, US

Alejandro Zuzenberg(Director)

burntgetburnt.aiin𝕏Jan 2022 · $8M

Burnt builds AI agents for food distribution and supply chain operations, automating manual workflows and inventory management tasks that have historically relied on legacy tools and spreadsheets.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US

Joseph Jacob(Founder)inRhea Karimpanal(Founder)inChandru Shanumugasundaram(Founder)inJJ(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsPenny Jar Capital VentureScribble VenturesY CombinatorAlameda ResearchAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Animoca Brands+6 more

Burnt Finance Synthetic Assetburnt.com

Burnt provides cryptographically verified identity and attribute verification that lets users prove specific claims (such as income above a threshold or a credit score over 700) by logging into accounts they already have, without sharing raw documents or PII.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsFintech

Anthony Anzalone(Founder)in

Co-investorsArrington CapitalDraper DragonElliptiFigmentInnovating CapitalPentos Ventures+3 more

Buserbuser.com.brin𝕏

Buser is a Brazilian app-based platform for booking intercity bus travel, offering chartered bus trips and conventional bus tickets at reduced fares.

MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality

Marcelo Abritta(Founder)inThiago Avelinoin

Co-investorsLightrockMONASHEESNorte VenturesSoftbank Latin America FundYellow VenturesSoftBank Group

Cajucaju.com.brin𝕏Series A · Aug 2021 · $9M

Caju offers a single platform for Brazilian companies to manage employee benefits (including CLT, PAT and flexible benefits), corporate expenses via a card and app, and HR/people processes.

FintechHR TechSaaSNorfolk, US

Eduardo del Giglio(Founder)inGiglio(Founder)Renan Mendes(Co-Founder & CTO)inEduardo Braz del Giglio(Director)inChristian Grant(Director)Lucas Boiteux Amoroso Lima(Director)

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesOnevc Venture Partners LlcPICUS CAPITALCanaryGrotech VenturesK1 Investment Management

Calizacaliza.comin𝕏Sep 2023 · $5.3M

Caliza provides global payment and USD account infrastructure for businesses that need cross-border financial services.

Fintech

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesAbstract VenturesInitialized Capital

Calizacaliza.coin𝕏Sep 2023 · $5.3M

Caliza provides cross-border payment infrastructure that lets international businesses make instant global payouts, open multi-currency and USD-denominated accounts, run FX and treasury operations, and transact in fiat or stablecoins.

Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesDigital Currency GroupDunbar CapitalKraynos CapitalQED InvestorsQuona Capital+2 more

Capimcapim.com.brin

Capim is a dental practice management platform for dentistry clinics in Brazil, combining clinical management (scheduling, patient records, WhatsApp automations) with financial tools such as patient treatment financing, credit issuance, and payment processing.

FintechHealthtechSaaSSao Paulo, Sp, BR

Marcelo Marinho Lutz Pereira da Silva(Executive Officer, Director)Roberto Biselli(Founder)in

BoardMike Packer(Director)inCarlos Costa(Director)in

Co-investorsNXTPOnevc Venture Partners LlcQED InvestorsActyusCanarySaison Capital

Celocelo.org𝕏

Celo is a blockchain network designed for stablecoin payments and global financial transactions, positioned as a Layer 2 solution built on Ethereum's ecosystem.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoCoinbase VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesAndreessen HorowitzElectric Capital+1 more

CERCcerc.inf.brin

Cerc operates a registry infrastructure for credit receivables in Brazil, recording card transactions and other financial assets.

Data & InfrastructureFintech

Co-investorsParallax Ventures

Circle CeFi Growthcircle.comin𝕏

Circle provides a full-stack platform for digital finance, combining blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins (USDC, EURC), and payment networks to enable borderless value exchange and financial access globally.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US

Jeremy Allaire(Founder)inSid Yadav(Cofounder)inSean Neville(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelalphabet angelsBantam GroupBlockchain CapitalBorderless VentureBreyer Capital+14 more

CloudWalkcloudwalk.io

Cloudwalk operates autonomous agents for small business owners and individuals—JIM manages payments, credit, storefronts, and daily operations for sellers in Brazil and the US, while Albert provides financial intelligence for Brazilian consumers through connected open finance APIs.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSilicon Valley, BR

Luis Silva(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsA*Coatue ManagementNewView CapitalProvence PartnersBTG PactualPlug and Play Ventures

Clubbiclubbi.com.brSeed · Jun 2022 · $12M

Clubbi operates a business-to-business online marketplace for fast-moving consumer goods in Latin America.

Joao Macedo(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesNFXALLVPBetter Tomorrow VenturesCanaryHi Ventures+2 more

Coblicobli.coin𝕏

Cobli provides a fleet management platform using GPS tracking, telemetry via CAN network, and AI-powered onboard cameras (videotelemetry) to give managers visibility into vehicle location, driver behavior, fuel consumption, and safety events.

IoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSão Paulo, BR

Parker Treacy(CEO da Cobli)inRodrigo Mourad(Presidente da Cobli)inLucas Brunialtiin

Co-investorsNXTPQualcomm VenturesSoftbank Latin America FundFifth WallGLPIFC+2 more

ComunicaIncomunica.in

Felipe Hotz(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesHoney Island CapitalNorte Ventures

Conta Simplescontasimples.comin𝕏

Conta Simples is a financial platform for businesses that centralizes corporate payment management, including corporate card issuance, fund transfers, and bill payments, while providing real-time expense tracking and cost center organization.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Rodrigo Tognini(Founder)inRicardo Gottschalk(Founder)inFernando Santos(Founder)in

Co-investorsABSeed Venturesbig_betsBVCCapria VenturesDOMO.VCQuartz+6 more

CRMBonuscrmbonus.com.brin

CRMBonus is a Brazilian retail platform offering cashback, loyalty, CRM, data, and AI tools that help physical and online retailers acquire, convert, retain, and reactivate customers, largely via WhatsApp.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech

Alexandre Zolko(Founder)in

Co-investorsRiverwood CapitalBONDBond Capital ManagementIgah VenturesIndustry VenturesSoftBank Group

Crownbrl.xyzin

Crown is a Brazilian fintech infrastructure provider that issues BRLV, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Brazilian real and fully backed by federal government securities.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSão Paulo, BR

BoardAndré Lara Resende(Strategic Advisor)

Co-investorsNorte VenturesParadigm

Crown Brlvcrown-brlv.comin

Crown is a Brazilian financial infrastructure fintech that issues BRLV, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Brazilian real and fully backed by federal government bonds held in a bankruptcy-remote structure that gives holders a direct legal claim on the reserves.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech

John Delaney(Cofounder & CEO)inVinicius Correa(Cofounder & Principal Engineer)in

BoardAndré Lara Resende(Strategic Advisor)

Dapper Labsdapperlabs.comin𝕏

Dapper Labs is a venture studio building products and communities at the intersection of culture and emerging technology, focused on digital ownership, data control, and decentralized platforms for creators and collectors.

ConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3Sector AgnosticVancouver

Roham Gharegozlou(Founder)inDieter Shirley(Founder)inMikhael Naayem(Executive Officer)inJody Rebak(Executive Officer)in

BoardDavid Pakman(Director)inAlex Shih(Director)

Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAppWorks VenturesChaos VenturesChapter One+41 more

DEUNAdeuna.comin

DEUNA provides a one-click checkout and payments product for online merchants, letting them offer personalized payment options and a customizable checkout experience across a large user network.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail Tech

Roberto E. Kafati (REKS)(Founder)inJose Maria Serrano (Chema)(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesActivant CapitalB3 CapitalCapria VenturesAcrew CapitalUpload Ventures

Docketdocket.com.brin

Docket IA is a document automation platform that uses artificial intelligence to analyze legal documents—such as contracts, petitions, and reports—and extract relevant information.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Rodrigo Lopes(Founder)inPedro Roso(Founder)in

Co-investorsKaszek VenturesCanaryElevate VenturesIU VenturesMaven VenturesOnevc Venture Partners Llc+1 more

Domain Moneydomainmoney.comin𝕏

Domain Money provides investment management and financial planning services, charging no asset-under-management fees while offering tax-aware portfolio construction, direct indexing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Digital HealthFintechSaaS

Adam Dell(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsMaveronBessemer Venture PartnersArrington CapitalNext Coast VenturesTorch CapitalArrington XRP Capital+2 more

Earth Opticsearthoptics.comin𝕏

EarthOptics measures soil health for farmers and landowners using field sensors and lab analysis to assess soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechArlington, US

Lars Dyrud(CEO)inTodd Martin(Executive Officer)inStephanie Landa(Executive Officer)inHunt Bowers(Executive Officer)inAdam Gerson(Executive Officer)inJohn Dombrosky(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesCerity Partners VenturesDoon CapitaliSelect FundMiddleland CapitalRoute 66 Ventures+6 more

Ecoeco.comin𝕏

Eco provides a developer platform for stablecoin companies to enable cross-chain money movement without building underlying infrastructure.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Ryne Saxe(Founder)in

Co-investors1k(x)1kxa16z cryptoActivant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAusum Ventures+10 more

ElevenLabselevenlabs.ioin𝕏

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company that builds voice generation and audio processing platforms for creating human-like voice interactions with technology.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Mati Staniszewski(Founder & CEO)inPiotr Dabkowski(Co-founder)inHannah C(Founder)Mateusz Jakub Staniszewski(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzAntiAspire11BroadLight Capital+27 more

EnglishCentralenglishcentral.comin

EnglishCentral is an online English language learning platform offering videos and courses for learners.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Alan Schwartz(Founder & CEO)inIan Park(President & Board Member)

Co-investorsBantam GroupAtlas Venture

Entergetenter.aiin𝕏

Enter provides AI-powered tools for the in-house legal departments of large companies, supporting civil and labor litigation workflows from document collection and fraud detection to legal analytics (jurimetria).

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Henrique Vaz(Founder)inMichael Mac-Vicar(Founder)inMateus Costa-Ribeiro(Founder)in

Flowonflow.org𝕏

Flow is a blockchain network designed for consumer decentralized finance applications, offering institutional-grade financial products, yield optimization, and automated strategies with features like prediction markets, home equity credit lines, and scheduled transactions that require no cryptocurrency knowledge.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAppWorks VenturesCeras VenturesMulticoin CapitalWhite Paper CapitalYoubi Capital

Fortscalefortscale.comSeries B · Feb 2017 · $7M

Idan Tendler(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalEvolution Equity Partners

Franqfranq.com.brin

Franq operates a digital platform and marketplace for independent bankers ("Personal Bankers") in Brazil, giving them a personalized digital storefront, credit simulators, and AI tools to offer over 150 financial products from more than 50 partner institutions to their own client base.

FintechMarketplacesSaaS

Daniel Ferretti(Founder)inFelipe Giroleti(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobo VenturesQuona Capital

Fretefrete.comin

Frete.com operates a technology platform for freight transport in Latin America, connecting shippers and carriers with drivers through AI-based load matching, automated freight negotiation, and risk management.

B2B MarketplacesFintechLogistics & Supply Chain

Federico Vega(Founder)inDaniel Heinin

Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersReinvent CapitalSoftBank GroupSoftbank Latin America Fund

Gringogringo.com.vcin

Gringo operates a mobile "Super App" for Brazilian drivers to consult and pay vehicle-related debts such as IPVA, fines, and licensing, issue digital vehicle documents, track license points, and manage due-date reminders.

ConsumerFintechMobility & TransportationSão Paulo, BR

Juliano Dutra(Founder)in

Co-investorsKaszek VenturesActyusICU VenturesOnevc Venture Partners LlcVEF

Gupygupy.ioin

Gupy is a Brazilian HR platform that uses AI agents to cover the full employee journey — recruitment, digital onboarding, corporate learning, engagement/climate monitoring, and performance management.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsSoftbank Latin America FundYellow VenturesCanaryEndeavor CatalystMAYA CapitalMAYA Capital Ventures+1 more

Hamsahamsa.comin𝕏

Hamsa provides blockchain-based financial infrastructure for banks and central banks to support faster, cheaper clearing and settlement through its Unified Ledger platform.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintechNot stated, US

Adam Zbar(Founder, CEO)inHubert Wu(Founder, CTO)inWenhao Lin, PhD(Head of Hamsa Unified Ledger team)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalCommerce VenturesFlyover CapitalGateCap VenturesGreycroftHAVEN VENTURES+5 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Arquivei HoldingsBKF Financial SolutionsBudaCorpPetLove CaymanAd volve (exit Prosus)AlicerceAlicerceeduBasisBurnt FinanceCaliza Financial TechnologiesCompredoladoCosta BrazilDoladoDomainFlokiGaivotaGuiabolsoJobziMeruNoncoOFPPatternAg, Inc.QFlashRibonRibonDAORocket.ChatSanarSaniiScupSejasaniiSieveThe Hive BrazilVitalk

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 7

4 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 4

CoinbaseNasdaq: COINNextdoor (NYSE: 2021)NYSE: NXDRSatellogicNASDAQ: SATLSprinklrNYSE: CXM

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Valor Capital Group made?
Valor Capital Group has 163 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Valor Capital Group invest at?
Valor Capital Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Valor Capital Group's typical check size?
Valor Capital Group typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What sectors does Valor Capital Group focus on?
Valor Capital Group focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, E-commerce, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, HR Tech, InsurTech, LegalTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Mental Health, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Valor Capital Group located?
Valor Capital Group is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Valor Capital Group lead rounds?
Yes, Valor Capital Group leads investment rounds.
Who does Valor Capital Group co-invest with?
Valor Capital Group most often shares deals with Capria Ventures, MONASHEES, Softbank Latin America Fund, among 370 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 39

MONASHEES

Monashees is a Latin American venture capital firm backing technology-driven founders building category-defining companies from the region for global markets.

$10M
QED Investors

QED Investors is a venture capital firm focused on financial services, founded by former Capital One executives to back founders bringing transparency and fairness to fintech.

$30K – $25M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

$5M – $100M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$1.6M – $70M
Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.

Both backed · 4
$100K – $5M
Latitud Ventures

Latitud is an early-stage investor and community platform connecting Latin American startup talent with Silicon Valley, including a Fellowship program for founders.

Both backed · 4
$100K – $5M
FJ Labs

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.

$100K – $3M
SoftBank Vision Fund

SoftBank Vision Fund invests globally in AI-focused companies working to transform and create industries.

PICUS CAPITAL

Picus Capital is a privately financed venture capital investor focused on early-stage technology ventures, having backed over 170 companies with a long-term, entrepreneur-aligned approach.

Both backed · 3
$100K – $300M
Wollef Ventures

Wollef is a venture capital firm active in Latin America, known for partnering closely with founders and providing operational support and network access.

MAYA Capital Ventures

MAYA Capital is an early-stage venture fund that backs bold founders driving technological change across Latin America.

Both backed · 3
$100K – $10M
Across Capital Partners

Across Capital Partners is a growth equity firm backing emerging software companies across The Americas, providing capital along with operational support, customer and partner introductions, and geographic expansion assistance.

Both backed · 3
27 more co-investors

FundersClubHeadlineQualcomm VenturesDGFAcre Venture Partners17SigmaProvence PartnersFounders FundBalderton CapitalValar Ventures LlcReach CapitalAmadeus Capital PartnersEvolution Equity PartnersDalus CapitalNewtopia VCManchesterStory Group, LLCUpload VenturesDOMO.VCDNA CapitalUberAdditionIVC137 VenturesFirework VenturesAngel Ventures MexicoBroadway Venture PartnersCaravela Capital

Firms observed investing alongside Valor Capital Group, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Valor Capital Group's recorded portfolio.

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