
Dalus Capital
Description
Dalus Capital is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies throughout Latin America. Established in 2011, the firm's core mission is to identify and support exceptional entrepreneurs who are building scalable solutions to address significant challenges within the region. Their investment philosophy is rooted in backing disruptive technologies and innovative business models that target substantial market opportunities across diverse sectors.
The firm typically deploys capital across Seed to Series B funding rounds, showcasing a flexible approach to their investment entry points. Dalus Capital's initial check sizes generally range from $500,000 to $5 million, and they frequently co-invest with other leading regional and global venture capital firms. They have successfully raised several funds, with their third fund, Dalus Capital III, reportedly targeting $100 million to further bolster their investment capacity in the dynamic Latin American startup ecosystem.
Dalus Capital has cultivated a robust portfolio of high-growth companies that have achieved remarkable success and attracted significant follow-on investment. Their notable investments include leading fintech companies like Clip and Kueski, the online grocery platform Jüsto, and the mobility solution Urbvan, among others. Through strategic capital deployment and active portfolio support, Dalus Capital plays a pivotal role in scaling these businesses, thereby contributing substantially to the economic development and technological advancement of Latin America. Their enduring commitment to the region firmly establishes them as a cornerstone investor in the LatAm venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Dalus Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Mexico, United States, Chile.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Information Technology, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (46%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- Mexico (33%)
- United States (29%)
- Chile (13%)
- Brazil (8%)
- Colombia (4%)
- Uruguay (4%)
- Argentina (4%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Software
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Developer Platform
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Marketplace
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