EWA Capital

EWA Capital is a venture capital firm based in Bogotá, Colombia, focusing on early-stage technology companies with disruptive and scalable business models. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as education, healthcare, financial services, and retail, with a particular emphasis on companies that leverage technology to drive regional transformation. EWA Capital is committed to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, allocating 40% of its fund towards companies where at least 30% of the founding team, board of directors, or C-level executives are women, and where 60% of the user base benefits women directly.

The firm's investment strategy targets startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) that have demonstrated market fit and exhibit a fast-growing, recurring customer base. EWA Capital's hands-on approach involves close collaboration with entrepreneurs, providing not only financial support but also industry expertise, governance guidance, and fundraising assistance. This methodology aims to enhance responsiveness, identify critical challenges early, and facilitate connections with strategic partners through EWA's extensive network.

EWA Capital's portfolio includes notable companies such as Platzi, a digital education platform; 1DOC3, an electronic health platform; Merqueo, an e-commerce platform; and Sempli, an online lending platform for SMEs. The firm has evaluated over 300 investment opportunities in the past three years and has made investments in more than 10 startups, achieving a 2.5x unrealized gain across various industries. EWA Capital was founded in 2019 and is led by Managing and Founding Partner Patricia Sáenz, who has over 15 years of experience as an angel investor and venture capital fund manager.

EWA Capital's commitment to both financial returns and social impact is evident in its investment philosophy, which seeks to address socio-economic challenges through innovative solutions. The firm's focus on gender-smart investing and its hands-on approach to supporting portfolio companies underscore its dedication to fostering sustainable growth and positive societal change in the region.