
Igah Ventures
Description
Igah Ventures is a prominent Brazilian venture capital firm based in São Paulo, specializing in early-stage to growth-stage technology companies across Latin America. The firm was established through the strategic merger of eBricks Ventures and Joá Investimentos, combining their extensive experience and portfolios to create a powerhouse in the regional VC landscape. This consolidation allowed Igah Ventures to leverage a broader network and deeper expertise, positioning itself as a significant player in the burgeoning LatAm tech ecosystem.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying and nurturing high-potential startups that are poised for significant scale and disruption. Igah Ventures primarily targets companies in sectors such as Fintech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Healthtech, Edtech, Logistics, E-commerce, and Marketplaces. They typically engage in Series A, B, and C funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies through various stages of their growth journey. Their approach involves not just capital injection but also strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and accelerate expansion.
Igah Ventures has demonstrated substantial fundraising capabilities, having successfully closed its third fund at $220 million in 2022, and its fourth fund at $150 million in 2023. For initial investments, the firm typically writes first checks ranging from $5 million to $15 million. However, they possess the capacity to invest significantly more over the lifecycle of a company, often committing up to $30 million through follow-on rounds. Their impressive portfolio includes some of Latin America's most successful tech companies, such as Loft, C6 Bank, Creditas, Gympass, Wildlife Studios, Stone, and VTEX, underscoring their track record of backing market leaders.
Investor Profile
Igah Ventures has backed more than 29 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Brazil, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Information Technology, FinTech.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (38%)
- Series A (28%)
- Seed (17%)
- Series C (10%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- Brazil (93%)
- United States (7%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Saas
- Internet
- Credit
- E-commerce
- Logistics
- Marketplace
- Marketing
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