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IGNIA

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

IGNIA Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with its primary operations based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Established in 2007, the firm has carved out a significant niche by investing in global entrepreneurs who are developing innovative technology solutions specifically tailored to address fundamental pain points for the burgeoning middle class across Latin America. Their investment thesis centers on sectors critical to regional development, including fintech, healthcare, education, and SaaS, aiming to foster companies that deliver both strong financial returns and meaningful social impact.

The firm's investment strategy primarily targets early-stage companies, encompassing both Seed and Series A rounds. For their initial Series A investments, IGNIA typically deploys capital ranging from $2 million to $5 million, providing crucial funding for companies to scale their operations and expand market reach. Beyond the initial cheque, IGNIA is committed to supporting its portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages, offering follow-on investments that can extend up to $10 million per company. This long-term perspective enables them to nurture promising startups from inception through significant milestones.

IGNIA has demonstrated consistent growth and commitment to the LatAm tech ecosystem, having successfully raised multiple funds. Their total capital raised across their four funds exceeds $225 million, underscoring their substantial financial capacity. Their most recent vehicle, IGNIA Fund IV, launched in 2021 with a target of $150 million, further solidifying their position as a key player in the region's venture landscape. The firm is recognized not only for its financial backing but also for its deep market insights and active engagement with its portfolio companies, helping them navigate the unique challenges and opportunities within the Latin American market.

Investor Profile

IGNIA has backed more than 80 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 39 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Mexico, United States, Colombia.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Internet, Financial Services.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (29%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series D (1%)
  • Series E (1%)

Country Focus

  • Mexico (53%)
  • United States (24%)
  • Colombia (5%)
  • Brazil (5%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Argentina (3%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Chile (1%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • Uruguay (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Financial Services
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Marketing
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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 IGNIA frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 3
Stella Maris Partners
North America, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Monterrey
Co-Investments: 3
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 4
Antai Ventures
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Elevar Equity
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 5
QED Investors
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 3
Kaszek
South America, NA - Uruguay, Uruguay, Montevideo
Co-Investments: 6
Arbor Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
RRE Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does IGNIA often collaborate with?

JU
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
SB
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 1
AA
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 1
PW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DJ
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
JO
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
FN
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
KE
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by IGNIA?

Tensec

Palo Alto, California, United States

Cross-Border B2B Payments and Global Transaction Banking for SMBs

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechForeign Exchange Trading
SeedJun 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Crabi

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Full stack, digital car insurance

Auto InsuranceInsuranceInsurTech
Series UnknownJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,600,000
aviva

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Mexico City-based fintech startup building an AI-powered digital bank with a laser focus on the needs of the underbanked in LatAm.

Computer VisionFinTechMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPredictive Analytics
SeedMay 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Malga

Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Malga develops payments as a service platform that provides access to multiple connections through one integration.

Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSoftware
Series AFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,511,350
Influur

Miami, Florida, United States

Influur is a professional networking platform that connects influencers with brands to facilitate marketing collaborations.

AdvertisingContent CreatorsMarketingSocial Media
Series ANov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
aviva

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Mexico City-based fintech startup building an AI-powered digital bank with a laser focus on the needs of the underbanked in LatAm.

Computer VisionFinTechMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPredictive Analytics
SeedAug 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
escala

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Escala offers an all-in-one CRM platform that empowers businesses to streamline and enhance their marketing and sales operations.

CRMDigital MarketingInformation TechnologyMarketing AutomationSoftware
Series UnknownJul 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Novel Capital

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Novel Capital is a fintech growth platform providing non-dilutive financing to B2B companies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingVenture Capital
SeedMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Worky

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Disrupting the way HR is managed at SMEs, while empowering employees in their benefit to financial health.

Financial ServicesFinTechHuman ResourcesSaaS
Series AMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Fairgen

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Fairgen is a data debiasing platform with generative AI for more equitable data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSoftware
SeedMay 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000