Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Mobile |
Stages | Early |
Investing | Mexico |
Investment Range | $15,000,000 - $15,000,000 |
Variv Capital is a venture capital firm based in Mexico City, Mexico which was founded in 2012 and focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies in Latin America. They concentrate their investments in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, marketplaces, mobile, and software (which includes Web Marketplace, SaaS, etc.). They have a firm commitment to tracking and defining emerging global trends while creating value for investors, companies, and end-users. Their investment strategy involves not just funding but also actively building companies; they engage in activities such as 'Variv Builder', 'Variv Evergreen', and 'Variv Capital'. Additionally, they have been involved in building or co-building numerous ventures such as BANKAYA, COMETA VC, CRANIA, NOMIPAY, OSMOS (now RANKIMI), STTEGA, VOLANA, and ZYLUS, as well as investing in several unicorns since their early stages. Variv stands out for its strategic investment approach in the LATAM ecosystem, supporting companies like 500 LATAM, AGUA MÁGICA, APLI.K, and many more across various funding stages including early stage, growth stage, and buyout. They demonstrate their breadth and diversity in their portfolio with companies across various industries, all of which reflect their focus on revolutionizing the economic landscape of Latin America. Variv Capital’s investment minimum and maximum are both set at $15,000,000, indicating their financial commitment to the ventures they support. Their team comprises of co-founders and managing partners Diego Vargas and Ernesto 'Neto' Vargas, along with Lea Díaz as the head of Venture Capital. They all come with impressive backgrounds and a nurturing approach towards company building and investing across several industries.