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Dalus Capital

North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Mexico City

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Dalus Capital frequently co-invest with?

IDB Lab
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
Bewater
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 1
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
IDC Ventures
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 2
IGNIA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
AngelHub VC
North America, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, San Pedro
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Angel Ventures
North America, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Mexico City
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Dalus Capital often collaborate with?

PP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Malcolm Turnbull
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
JT
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
PA
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, Texas, United States, Midland
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
LG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Dalus Capital?

Plenna

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Plenna offers face-to-face and online gynecology check-ups and services.

Health CarePersonal HealthWellnessWomen's
Series AJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Puna Bio

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Puna Bio develops biological inputs for agriculture that increase yields, reduce carbon emissions, and restore degraded soil.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnology
Series AApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,805,209

Developer of non-invasive health technology designed to democratize access to early cancer risk assessment.

Series AJul 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Clip

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Clip is the leading digital payments and commerce enablement platform in Mexico.

E-CommerceFinTechMobileMobile PaymentsPayments
Series UnknownJun 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Reuse

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

Reuse is an end-to-end online marketplace for buying and selling refurbished electronics in LATAM.

Marketplace
SeedApr 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Darwin AI

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Self-learning plug & play AI employee for non-technical SMBs

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
SeedFeb 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Galgo

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

Galgo provides consumer secured loans and financial advice to underbanked people.

Financial ServicesFinTech
Series UnknownOct 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
CLIVI

Cuauhtémoc, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Clivi is a specialized digital clinic that provides comprehensive treatment to patients with diabetes and obesity

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeuticsWellness
SeedJun 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Mecanizou

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mecanizou is an online retailer of auto repair parts.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologyRetail
Series AMar 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,495,794
UnDosTres

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

UnDosTres is revolutionizing the consumer payments landscape in Mexico.

FinTechInternet
Series BJun 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000