Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Businesses Solutions • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Latin America, Series A |
Investing | United States • Brazil |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
Mergus Ventures is an investment fund that focuses on supporting unconventional founders who are tackling challenges with advanced, forward-thinking technologies. They aim to invest in visionary companies that are influencing current behaviors and will continue to drive transformation in the future, leveraged by technological advancements. The fund shows a keen interest in opportunities where human-machine interaction remakes markets and user experiences. Mergus Ventures is particularly drawn to innovations that challenge the conventional limits of both the planet and humanity, firmly believing that technology is a catalyst for structural changes in products and global connectivity. Their portfolio includes businesses like Tissue Labs, HyLight, Invitris, Spaceium.Zero, Weave.Conductor Quantum, Mooney, Jusfy, and Lumen Orbit, which reflect the fund's commitment to sectors like Business Solutions and Consumer markets. With investment parameters defined between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and a sweet spot at around $500,000, Mergus Ventures primarily operates at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, focusing on Latin America. They actively co-invest alongside like-minded strategic investors who strive to influence markets and define the future. The team, led by General Partners Daniel Sarquis and Leonardo Cruz, and Partners Gustavo Caetano, Marcelo DoRio, Marcelo Valente, and Rodrigo S, prides itself on supporting founders with a genuine passion for the problems they are solving and the ability to adapt swiftly to market changes. By facilitating access to global networks and resources, Mergus Ventures propels the growth of their portfolio companies, fostering a community of brilliant minds and visionary investors committed to long-term impact and building a lasting legacy.