Dalus Capital

Dalus Capital, formerly known as Alta Ventures Mexico, is an early-stage venture capital firm co-founded by Paul Ahlstrom and Rogelio De los Santos in 2010. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in growing innovative companies across Mexico and Latin America. Dalus Capital provides seed, venture, and growth capital to companies targeting high-growth markets, with a focus on sectors such as technology, SaaS, mobile, consumer, healthcare, non-bank finance, clean energy, education, and security. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $10 million, with an initial commitment of $2 to $3 million in companies with enterprise values between $1 million and $7 million. Dalus Capital's team has directly founded startups and, as investors, helped launch more than 80 companies. Through its network of partners, entrepreneurs gain access to customer introductions, recruiting key management members, and guidance on risk mitigation and growth strategies. The firm's deep entrepreneurial culture and innovation expertise allow it to capture value and accelerate growth following a disciplined value creation process. In addition to delivering superior returns for investors, Dalus Capital contributes to the establishment of industry best practices, promoting world-class innovation, entrepreneurship, new job creation, and the globalization of its portfolio companies.

Dalus Capital's team comprises professionals with in-country and international investment and operational experience. The firm's presence spans Monterrey and Mexico City in Mexico; Lehi, Utah, in the United States; and Bogota, Colombia. The team includes Managing Directors Paul Ahlstrom, who co-founded vSpring Capital and Kickstart Seed Fund, and Rogelio De los Santos, who has a background in building high-impact initiatives and serves on various boards, including Tec de Monterrey and Endeavor Monterrey. Additionally, Diego Serebrisky, Managing Director, brings experience from Advent International, where he focused on investments in financial services, business services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and technology sectors.

Dalus Capital's investment strategy is characterized by an active approach, leveraging the team's domain experience to support entrepreneurs in sectors such as internet, SaaS computing, mobile computing, consumer, security, communications, and healthcare. The firm aims to be a long-term partner for innovative entrepreneurs, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of partners to facilitate growth and mitigate risks. This comprehensive support structure enables Dalus Capital to foster the development of promising startups and contribute to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America.