UTEC Ventures
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage
Geographical Focus
Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, Bolivia, Panama, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, Jamaica
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Finance
- Software
- Education
- Industrial
- FinTech
- E-commerce
- Food and Beverage
- Construction
- Tourism
- Impact Investing
- Medical
- Generative AI
Investment Size:
25,000 to 25,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2014
UTEC Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to supporting early-stage technology startups throughout Latin America. As the venture capital arm of the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC), it leverages the university's resources and expertise to identify and nurture high-potential startups. The firm focuses on providing initial funding to visionary founders aiming to create scalable tech businesses, with a standard investment of USD 25,000 targeting a 2.5% ownership stake.
The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as FinTech, tourism, technology, and social impact solutions. UTEC Ventures operates through an acceleration program that offers not only capital but also mentorship, resources, and access to a vast network of industry experts and potential clients. This comprehensive support is designed to help startups refine their business models, navigate challenges, and achieve exponential growth.
Since its inception, UTEC Ventures has made significant contributions to the Latin American startup ecosystem, supporting over 70 startups across various industries. Its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship has been recognized by initiatives like Startup Perú, which awarded the firm a grant to enhance its technical and management capabilities. This recognition underscores UTEC Ventures' pivotal role in driving technological advancement and economic development in the region.
Requirements
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams with a clear vision
- Commitment to social impact and sustainability
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Portfolio Companies
- Viajamás
- Joinnus
- Freshmart
- Rímac Seguros
- Crehana
- Yape
- Culqi
- La Minka
- Kambista
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