Colombia's startup community is getting more attention from investors, both new and established. For example, Veronorte has seen 10 exits, while newer firms like Latin Leap have already made over 30 investments.
Choosing the right partner is a big decision for any founder. To help you get started, we've looked at the most active and successful investors in the country.
Below is our list of the best 3 VC firms in Colombia.
Failory's Top 3 Picks
Simma Capital provides capital for early and growth-stage companies that have strong connections to Colombia and the rest of Latin America. They focus on backing outstanding teams with scalable business models and sound unit economics.
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Carlos Felipe Gutierrez, Daniel Blandon |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 32 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | info@simmacapital.com |
2. Latin Leap
Latin Leap operates as a Venture Capital Studio, actively building and funding technology companies poised for growth in Latin America. Their model supports companies from the earliest seed ideas through later growth stages, aiming to foster a robust tech ecosystem in the region.
| Headquarters | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Stefan Krautwald |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 34 (3 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Contact | contact@latinleap.vc |
3. Veronorte
Focusing on the Americas, Veronorte invests in early to growth-stage companies making substantial changes in sectors from healthcare and fintech to energy and mobility. The firm provides strategic support and commercial connections through its corporate investors, helping portfolio companies like MoneyLion and Quantela penetrate new Latin American markets.
| Headquarters | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Camilo Botero, Felipe Valencia |
| Average Check Size | $10M |
| Industries | Enterprise, SaaS, Transportation, Healthcare, Energy, Fintech |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Series A, Series B, Series C |
| Nº of Investments | 29 |
| Nº of Exits | 10 (3 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | MoneyLion, Quantela, Clover |
| Contact | info@veronorte.com / +57 44797566 |
