Top 15 Biotechnology Startup Investors in Uruguay (June 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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The Board Perú
VC Fund
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2 | Uruguay | Venture - Series Unknown | Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence | $1M–$1.3M |
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Danta Fund
VC Fund
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2 | Uruguay | Venture - Series Unknown | Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence | $1M–$1.3M |
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AIR Capital
VC Fund
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2 | United States, Argentina, Uruguay | Seed, Venture - Series Unknown | Artificial Intelligence, AgTech, Energy | $442k–$7.9M |
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AngelHub VC
VC Fund
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2 | Mexico, Colombia, United States | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | Software, FinTech, E-Commerce | $300k–$4.5M |
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iThink VC
VC Fund
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1 | Peru, Argentina, Uruguay | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | Software, SaaS, E-Commerce | $600k–$10M |
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Sergio Fogel
Angel
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1 | Uruguay, Israel, Brazil | Seed, Pre-Seed | Software, Financial Services, CRM | $1.5M–$12M |
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Zentynel Frontier Investments
VC Fund
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1 | United States, Uruguay, Sweden | Seed, Series A, Angel | Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical | $500k–$12M |
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NDLATAM
VC Fund
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1 | Uruguay | Seed | Pet, Veterinary, Therapeutics | |
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Tim Draper
Angel
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1 | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Seed, Series A, Series B | Software, FinTech, Financial Services | $400k–$50M |
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EWA Capital
VC Fund
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1 | Colombia, United States, Uruguay | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | Education, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence | $600k–$4.3M |
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Uruguay Biotech Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | Uruguay | Seed | Pet, Veterinary, Therapeutics | |
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Fen Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | Chile, United States, Argentina | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | FinTech, Software, Financial Services | $100k–$29M |
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Dalus Capital
VC Fund
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1 | United States, Mexico, Chile | Series A, Seed, Series B | Information Technology, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence | $2.5M–$50M |
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Uruguay Innovation Hub
VC Fund
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1 | Uruguay | Venture - Series Unknown | Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence | |
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Draper Cygnus
VC Fund
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1 | Argentina, United States, Brazil | Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A | Blockchain, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence | $155k–$17M |
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The Board Perú brings together a group of investors active in the Peruvian ecosystem to facilitate qualified investment in local startups.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Round size: Venture - Series Unknown $1M–$1.3M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- metaBIX Biotech — Changing the game in how the world deals with diseases in plants, animals, and humans, metaBIX Biotech leads with innovation in disease prediction. Our integrated solution, combining the latest in biotechnology, AI, and advanced software, not only anticipates the impact of viruses and bacteria but also offers proactive strategies to preventoutbreaks. With a focus on precision and speed, we stand out for our ability to provide early alerts and effective control measures, significantly reducing the risk and impact of diseases in our ecosystems and communities.
Danta Fund backs early stage agritech startups in Latam by leveraging alliances with developed ecosystems worldwide.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Round size: Venture - Series Unknown $1M–$1.3M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- metaBIX Biotech — Changing the game in how the world deals with diseases in plants, animals, and humans, metaBIX Biotech leads with innovation in disease prediction. Our integrated solution, combining the latest in biotechnology, AI, and advanced software, not only anticipates the impact of viruses and bacteria but also offers proactive strategies to preventoutbreaks. With a focus on precision and speed, we stand out for our ability to provide early alerts and effective control measures, significantly reducing the risk and impact of diseases in our ecosystems and communities.
AIR Capital is an early-stage VC that supports entrepreneurs focused on creating a future of Abundance, Inclusion, and Regeneration.
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- Industry: Artificial Intelligence, AgTech, Energy
- Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: United States, Argentina, Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 8
- Round size: Seed $442k–$7.9M; Venture - Series Unknown $1M–$1.3M
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Oncoliq — Oncoliq is a startup that is developing a screening method for early cancer detection based on liquid biopsy using a small blood sample. Our technology is based on the detection of panels of microRNAs by PCR and machine learning.
- Calice — ounded in 2022, Calice is at the forefront of agricultural innovation. We specialize in computationally modeling biological and agronomic data of crops to predict and enhance their yield, quality, and adaptability across diverse environmental scenarios.Our flagship software, NODES™, leverages advanced artificial intelligence, data science, andbioinformatics to transform vast amounts of crop data into actionable insights. This enables agricultural companies to optimize their R&D programs, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.At Calice, we believe that the future of agriculture lies in harnessing the power of science and technology to create sustainable and resilient farming practices. Our mission is to contribute to a more sustainable world by helping our clients develop better crops and products, ensuring that natural and productive resources are universally accessible.Join us as we lead the next revolution in agriculture, fostering growth and resilience for a more prosperous and environmentally conscious future.
- metaBIX Biotech — Changing the game in how the world deals with diseases in plants, animals, and humans, metaBIX Biotech leads with innovation in disease prediction. Our integrated solution, combining the latest in biotechnology, AI, and advanced software, not only anticipates the impact of viruses and bacteria but also offers proactive strategies to preventoutbreaks. With a focus on precision and speed, we stand out for our ability to provide early alerts and effective control measures, significantly reducing the risk and impact of diseases in our ecosystems and communities.
Angel Hub is a club of angel investors that empowers entrepreneurs and businessmen with innovative and scalable projects with global reach. Angel Hub invests in projects in Latinamerica, which offers access to important investment opportunities in high-potential startups. Angel Hub is based in San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico.
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- Industry: Software, FinTech, E-Commerce
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Geography: Mexico, Colombia, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 67
- Round size: Seed $550k–$4.5M; Pre-Seed $300k–$2M
- Lead/follow: 1% lead, 99% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Moffin — Moffin is an integration platform of KYC data providers that enables customers to collect and evaluate data. It can be used via API or no code.
- Skydropx — Skydropx is a logistics management system for e-commerce and retail in LATAM. It helps reduce time and costs by centralizing all the shipments in one place to provide better customer service. Skydropx helps ship postage at feasible rates, tracks and integrates shipments into the user's shopping cart in real-time using API, and utilizes anetwork of independent drivers for fast delivery, enabling users to send and receive parcels in a simplified manner.
- Somos — Somos Smart Wellness provides comprehensive health insights through testing, and offers personalized solutions to simplify consumer health.
iThink VC is investing in exceptional entrepreneurs who are solving our region's structural challenges through technology.
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- Industry: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Geography: Peru, Argentina, Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 12
- Round size: Seed $600k–$2.5M; Pre-Seed $850k–$1M; Series A $7.5M–$10M
- Lead/follow: 67% lead, 33% follow
Portfolio highlights
- BucksApp — BucksApp is a SaaS company that provides business intelligence solutions to financial institutions through our in-house-developed API
- YaVendio — YaVendió is a SaaS platform that increases sales for online stores selling through social media using AI sales reps. From chat to checkout, it boosts sales by 34% at 20% of the cost. The founders bring tech, product, and GTM experience from Silicon Valley AI startups, top Latin American companies, and AI research (MLCommons, BUK, Belcorp, BCP,Vozy, and Stanford).The AI rep learns about the business, its products, checkout process, and selling style. It then connects to your social media platforms, understanding consumer intent through the messages they send, turning those messages into purchases and also upselling.
- ReForest Latam —
Experienced Latin American internet entrepreneur. Co-founder and CEO, Astropay LLP. Organizer, Punta Tech Meetup. Sergio Fogel is one of the most recognized internet entrepreneurs in Uruguay and in Latin America in general. He founded several companies, among them Astropay (the leading alternative payments processor in Latam), Uniotel (LongDistance Carrier in Uruguay) and JetNumbers.com. Sergio is also the original founder and organizer of Punta Tech Meetup, a gathering of tech entrepreneurs held every January in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Sergio holds an MBA from INSEAD and a master's degree in computer science from the Technion. He previously worked as reseracher in IBM's Haifa Research Labs, as well as in sales for Oracle Corp.
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- Industry: Software, Financial Services, CRM
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Uruguay, Israel, Brazil
Investor stats
- Total investments: 9
- Round size: Seed $1.5M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 11% lead, 89% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Latitud — Build good sh*t with Latitud
- Data4Sales — We help eCommerce stores to understand their most valuable customers. Our A.I. recommends actionable insights that help you treat customers differently on every channel, improving retention, acquisition and developing customer value.Create a passionate, committed customer base that will spread the word of your eCommerce store attributes topotential new customers. As a result, we help you make far more money from your most valuable customers, who will buy from you more often and spend more when purchasing from you.
- Xeptiva Therapeutics — Xeptiva Therapeutics is an innovative biotech that develops novel therapies for the veterinary market
Zentynel Frontier is a investment firm.
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- Industry: Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Angel
- Geography: United States, Uruguay, Sweden
Investor stats
- Total investments: 12
- Round size: Seed $500k–$6M; Series A $500k–$12M
- Lead/follow: 75% lead, 25% follow
Portfolio highlights
- BIOMAKERS — BIOMAKERS is a biotechnology research company that offers molecular testing and genetic diagnosis for patient treatment.
- MultiplAI Health — Universal genomic screening for virtually any complex diseases, including cardiovascular disorders and cancer.
- Autem Therapeutics — Autem therapy does not need an expensive, sophisticated distribution and infrastructure, making our treatment accessible even in remote areas of the world.
NDLATAM specializes in M&A, financing, and restructuring.
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- Industry: Pet, Veterinary, Therapeutics
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Xeptiva Therapeutics — Xeptiva Therapeutics is an innovative biotech that develops novel therapies for the veterinary market
Tim Draper is the Founding Partner of Draper Associates. He attended Harvard Business School.
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- Industry: Software, FinTech, Financial Services
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Investor stats
- Total investments: 283
- Round size: Seed $400k–$5.9M; Series A $2.5M–$25M; Series B $3M–$50M
- Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow
Portfolio highlights
- GALY — GALY biocrafts premium cocoa and cotton with quality, traceability, and scalable supply for modern brands.
- Buupass — BuuPass is Kenya's market leader for online bus booking. We enable travelers to reserve seats and make payments in a convenient and timely way. Try BuuPass today!
- Vivoo — Get personalized wellness insights with Vivoo's innovative, science-backed products. Understand your body's needs and take control of your body. Shop now!
EWA Capital (recently rebranded from Mountain Nazca Colombia) is a management company that invests in early-stage companies with disruptive models. It targets investments in companies with a minimum viable product, a proven market fit, a recurring and steep growing customer base, and sustainable unit economics.The company is committed to obtaininghigh returns and shaping social change by backing entrepreneurs under a hands-on methodology. EWA Capital has a complementary approach towards value creation in portfolio companies, leveraging each others’ strengths and experiences as former institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and experienced fund managers. EWA Capital was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
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- Industry: Education, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Geography: Colombia, United States, Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 17
- Round size: Seed $600k–$4.3M
- Lead/follow: 18% lead, 82% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $15M in 2019
Portfolio highlights
- Tpaga — Tpaga is a mobile wallet for unbanked consumers in Latin America. Currently in Colombia and Mexico.In Latin America, more than 50% do not have credit cards or bank accounts, but what they do have is a cellphone. Tpaga allows consumers to store money via cash kiosk ( 4,000 in our network) and then use it to pay utility bills, cell phone top-up,supermarket and even gas station merchants. We have become the first mobile wallet in Latin America to allow consumers to pay groceries without having a bank account, and allowing unbanked commerces to start receiving payment without have POS systems.
- Dapper — Dapper is a SaaS platform that empowers companies in Latin America to navigate public affairs with clarity and precision. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert legal and economic analysis, Dapper delivers real-time insights on laws, regulations, and policy shifts that impact business strategy. From monitoring legislative changes toproviding customized economic intelligence, Dapper helps organizations anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions in complex regulatory environments. The company operates in Colombia, Perú and Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Chile as of February, 2026.
- ESCALA EDUCACION — ESCALA Educación is a social enterprise that promotes access to higher education and financial inclusion by offering enhanced saving plans with educational benefits. ESCALA partners with companies and becomes their main educational benefits provider, through which employees save through their paychecks for education either for themselves or theirchildren. These savings are coupled with company matching funds, tuition discounts, career counseling and other education benefits that make higher education accessible for all.
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- Industry: Pet, Veterinary, Therapeutics
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Xeptiva Therapeutics — Xeptiva Therapeutics is an innovative biotech that develops novel therapies for the veterinary market
Fen Ventures is an early stage VC fund investing in tech-enabled companies that are building a better future for Latam
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- Industry: FinTech, Software, Financial Services
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Geography: Chile, United States, Argentina
Investor stats
- Total investments: 68
- Round size: Seed $500k–$7M; Pre-Seed $100k–$1.3M; Series A $2M–$29M
- Lead/follow: 31% lead, 69% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — fund raised in 2022
Portfolio highlights
- Cifrato — Cifrato helps mid market accounting accounting firms automate bookkeeping, payments, bank reconciliations, tax reporting and insights reporting with AI so they can grow their client base 2x and reduce their headcount by at least 80%.
- Loto Latam — Loto Latam is a business management intelligent platform that allows controlling of expenses and employee benefits.
- Forest — A cleaner, healthier and happier world is possible, one pedal at a time. 10 minutes free, every day, for every user.
Dalus Capital invests in bold entrepreneurs building impactful tech startups in Latin America
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- Industry: Information Technology, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
- Geography: United States, Mexico, Chile
Investor stats
- Total investments: 39
- Round size: Seed $2.5M–$7M; Series A $6M–$20M; Series B $28M–$50M
- Lead/follow: 41% lead, 59% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Ayenda Hotels — Ayenda is the fastest-growing hotel chain in Latin America, with a presence in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. Ayenda franchises independent hotels in main cities to ensure quality on the basics needs for travelers.Ayenda is a tech-based company that enables run the chain by proprietary software in all areas, from hotel software, pricing algorithms,and user-facing experience.
- Revelo — Scale your development team with the top 1% of 1,000,000+ software engineers in Latin America. Get matched with senior remote developers who have strong technical and English-speaking skills & hire them without the overhead. We handle payroll, taxes, and HR. Flat monthly rate.
- Xertica — We revolutionize Latin America with responsible artificial intelligence, improving lives and building a sustainable future.
Uruguay Innovation Hub fosters the development of investment opportunities, innovation, and acceleration of entrepreneurship.
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- Industry: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Uruguay
Investor stats
- Total investments: 1
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- metaBIX Biotech — Changing the game in how the world deals with diseases in plants, animals, and humans, metaBIX Biotech leads with innovation in disease prediction. Our integrated solution, combining the latest in biotechnology, AI, and advanced software, not only anticipates the impact of viruses and bacteria but also offers proactive strategies to preventoutbreaks. With a focus on precision and speed, we stand out for our ability to provide early alerts and effective control measures, significantly reducing the risk and impact of diseases in our ecosystems and communities.
Draper Cygnus shapes the future with deep-tech investments, fueling innovation and supporting global Latino founders.
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- Industry: Blockchain, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Geography: Argentina, United States, Brazil
Investor stats
- Total investments: 20
- Round size: Seed $725k–$3M; Pre-Seed $155k–$1.4M; Series A $16M–$17M
- Lead/follow: 35% lead, 65% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $40k in 2021
Portfolio highlights
- One — One is a payments platform that provides the infrastructure that enables companies to accept multiple payment methods for sales.
- Skyloom Global — We enable fiberless orbital networks to offer high-capacity data plans.
- Satellites on Fire — Satellites on Fire helps to detect the real time forest fire through satellite imagery.
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