Top 10 Art Startup Investors in LATAM (September 2026)

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Investment focus

Industry: Software, Information Technology, Food and Beverage
Stage:Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
Geography: Brazil, United States, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 97
Round size: Seed $189k–$1.4M; Angel $53k–$1.3M; Pre-Seed $107k–$1.5M
Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow

Portfolio highlights

SleepUp — SleepUp is a digital therapy platform that features sleep monitoring and records.
Kiro — Kiro is a non-alcoholic beverage brand for adults.
Tell Me Now — Tell Me Now (or "DigAÍ" in Portuguese) hears out all candidates and spares recruiters time spent in countless meetings. An AI interviewer that screens candidates via audio, ranking faster than video interviews and with human-like levels of accuracy.

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Futurum Capital presents a hands on model, operating from the initial stage of development of startups, going through the acceleration in the angel and seed stages to the A series. More than capital injection, as is the traditional model of venture capital, Futurum Capital is dedicated to operation and business development, offering a completeoperational structure of technology, growth, product design, business strategy, commercial agreements, financial intelligence, ecosystem of platforms and services, in addition to a shared space where entrepreneurs have access to a number of facilities - such as studios for content production, auditorium, among others.Let´s shape the Future!

Investment focus

Industry: Art, Software, Analytics
Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: Brazil, Norway, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 18
Round size: Seed $350k–$4M; Venture - Series Unknown $564k–$6.6B
Lead/follow: 22% lead, 78% follow

Portfolio highlights

Strm Music — AI-powered platform that boosts music careers. Smart distribution, promotion, and analytics for independent artists and labels.
OpenAI — Introducing Sora: Creating video from text
Installer — The only installation management platform yo'll ever need. Access a network of professional installer companies across categories.

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Ripio Ventures is an investment arm of Ripio.

Investment focus

Industry: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Financial Services
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: Argentina, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 15
Round size: Seed $3M–$5M; Pre-Seed $600k–$1.8M
Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow

Portfolio highlights

Cedalio — With Cedalio, trace every material and ingredient from source to product. Achieve transparent ESG reporting and undeniable proof of provenance.
BoulderTech — BoulderTech is building the leading tokenization company in Latin America, focused on digital securities. We specialize in tokenizing equity of private companies and launching tokenized investment funds—offering a new, compliant path to capital markets and an alternative to traditional IPOs. Backed by experienced founders in crypto and finance, andsupported by a deep network across the LATAM entrepreneurial and financial ecosystem.
Securitize — Securitize is modernizing capital markets by enabling digital securities, making it easier for eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities within designated capital markets for equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is the only SEC Registered Transfer Agent integrated with multiple regulated US-basedmarketplaces with a working protocol and live issuers. The company also offers KYC/AML and capital management services. Securitize, Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer and does not make any endorsement of offerings.

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R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund invests in early-stage artisan enterprises.

Investment focus

Industry: Small and Medium Businesses, Art, Fashion
Stage:Pre-Seed, Series A
Geography: India, Mexico, Kenya

Investor stats

Total investments: 8
Lead/follow: 13% lead, 87% follow

Portfolio highlights

Karghewale — Karghewale is a traditional weaving platform that offers custom, handwoven textiles.
Fuchsia — One-of-a-kind and sustainable leather flats, handmade by native artisans that are paid fair wages, and most importantly - that have amazing fit and comfort!
Powered by People — Powered by People is a values-driven wholesale platform featuring handmade, ethical products from makers in over 40 countries. Sign up now for pre-approved credit and net 60 terms at poweredbypeople.com

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José Antonio Gomez

Investment focus

Industry: Art, Fashion, E-Commerce
Stage:Seed
Geography: Colombia

Investor stats

Total investments: 1
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Discrepante.com — Discrepante.com is the marketplace for a more human and sustainable economy. We gather hundreds of persons that create extraordinary products and tell you their stories. We aim at conscious consumers that want to know the people that make the things they buy and the social and environmental impact of their purchasing decisions.

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BR Angels is a private non-profit association, made up of a limited number of members, individuals, and companies that focus on promoting the development of startups. It specializes in the fields of investment management, financial services, and finance. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce
Stage:Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
Geography: Brazil, United States, The Netherlands

Investor stats

Total investments: 65
Round size: Seed $289k–$1M; Angel $186k–$2.1M; Pre-Seed $98k–$1.3M
Lead/follow: 58% lead, 42% follow

Portfolio highlights

Arqgen — Arqgen develops generative and AI-based software designed for multi-scale architectural designs.
Kesh Bank — Kesh Bank operates a digital platform that provides corporate payment solutions and emergency payroll-linked credit for medium and large companies. The fintech structures a specialized fund to return interest paid on loans back to employees as consumer benefits and cashback.
The Men's — The Men's offers scientifically proven products aimed at improving men's well-being. Their product range addresses common issues such as hair loss, beard patchiness, and skin wrinkles. The company's approach is to provide solutions that not only tackle these problems but also enhance overall wellness. Customers can easily reach outto the company for any queries or concerns, ensuring a smooth and satisfactory experience.

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Unlock supply chain & logistics excellence with Tompkins Ventures, Your global bridge to growth. Partner with experts for scalable, customized solutions.

Investment focus

Industry: Apps, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Stage:Seed
Geography: Brazil

Investor stats

Total investments: 2
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Strm Music — AI-powered platform that boosts music careers. Smart distribution, promotion, and analytics for independent artists and labels.
MeuChapa — MeuChapa is a logtech digital platform that provides workforce solutions for logistics and supply chains.

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Henrique & Juliano are a Brazilian sertanejo duo, known for their powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics that have captivated audiences across the country. Born in Palmeirópolis, Tocantins, the brothers, whose real names are Ricelly Henrique Tavares Reis and Edson Alves dos Reis Júnior, rose to fame with a series of hit songs and unforgettablelive performances.Their breakthrough came with songs like Não Tô Valendo Nada and Cuida Bem Dela, which quickly became fan favorites. Over the years, Henrique & Juliano have released numerous successful albums and live projects, amassing billions of views on YouTube and becoming one of the most influential sertanejo acts in Brazil.Known for their relatable lyrics and emotionally charged melodies, the duo has built a loyal fan base that follows them through every new release. Their charisma and authenticity on stage make them one of the most beloved duos in Brazilian music today.

Investment focus

Industry: Art, Music, Analytics
Stage:Series A
Geography: Brazil

Investor stats

Total investments: 1
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

Strm Music — AI-powered platform that boosts music careers. Smart distribution, promotion, and analytics for independent artists and labels.

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Founded in 2011, NXTP was one of the early investors in B2B unicorns in Latin America, such as Nuvemshop, Mural, Auth0, Frete.com, and Betterfly. Based across offices in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, and Argentina, NXTP invests checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million in startups at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. NXTP principally supportsfounders in four B2B verticals: Cloud & SaaS, FinTech, E-Commerce Enablers, and B2B Marketplaces. The fund has backed more than 130 startups, raising over $2 billion in additional capital, and has co-invested alongside funds such as a16z, Greylock, Tiger Global, and Greenoaks. It boasts a portfolio of 6 unicorns and 32 exits. NXTP has a Latin American network not only to identify the region’s best entrepreneurs but also to help them expand their operations to other countries. NXTP's main goal is to help companies move to the next level, demonstrate a viable and scalable business, and be part of that growth process. NXTP has over 400 experts to assist companies in addressing operational challenges in different segments.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, Internet, Information Technology
Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: United States, Argentina, Brazil

Investor stats

Total investments: 172
Round size: Seed $50k–$5.4M; Series A $988k–$20M; Venture - Series Unknown $15M–$23M
Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $98M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

Sharpi — Sharpi offers an AI solution that automates B2B order entry by converting customer messages into structured ERP orders.
Vixtra — Vixtra is a fintech company that provides payment methods for foreign trade and B2B payment methods.
Properati — Properati is an online and mobile property platform for the real estate market. The company offers buyers, users, agile, free of ads, banners website, and tenants or real estate investors with a quick, designed for them to be able to communicate effectively with the offeror who has what they are looking for.Properati has an office in Sao Paulo,Brazil, and was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina.

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