Pygma

Pygma is a hands-on pre-seed accelerator and venture capital firm dedicated to supporting Latin American and U.S. fintech and B2B SaaS startups. Their mission is to empower founders by providing resources, mentorship, and access to capital, enabling them to build scalable and impactful businesses. Pygma's approach emphasizes collaboration, business development, and a supportive community to foster growth and innovation.

The firm focuses on early-stage startups, particularly in sectors such as fintech, B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, blockchain, open banking, payments, fraud prevention, open money, e-commerce, healthtech, edtech, proptech, agtech, cleantech, and mobility. They operate across various stages, including pre-seed and seed, and have a geographical focus spanning Colombia, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica.

Pygma's investment strategy involves a 1% equity stake in startups, with a focus on companies that are tech-based, scalable, and exhibit healthy unit economics. They have accelerated over 129 startups from more than 10 countries, with founders raising over $40 million in capital. Notable portfolio companies include Refurbi, Qentaz, Loopay, Finio, and Qubik. Their commitment to the Latinx community and dedication to fostering innovation and technology in the region are central to their mission and vision.