# Top 5 Marketplace VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Costa Rica in August 2026

## Carao Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech

They partner with startups (tech and non-tech) with the potential to grow quickly and sustainably. Their primary focus is on companies that are currently targeting a specific regional market with a real opportunity to expand to all of Latin America and globally. They are looking for the brightest technical founders and most devoted entrepreneurswith an emphasis in solid execution. Carao Ventures has an early stage startup program where one of their partners takes an active role in the startup through the next stage of company development, participating in relevant roles such as strategy, finance, marketing and others. Their partners and mentors have a committment to sharing their experience, technical knowledge and contacts to take startups to the next level. A co-working space conveniently located in the heart of the city provides a space and environment for startups and people looking to start a company to come hang out. A wealth of resources for entrepreneurs are continuously researched and put available to teams that are looking to to get their company into the best shape possible. They also assist established business groups or seasoned entrepreneurs in analyzing, developing and overseeing new ventures.

## Caricaco VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services

CARICACO is a startup powerhouse. We support the best entrepreneurs in Central America with capital, mentors and connections. We seek to be the bridge that connects early stage startups with new markets and the best investment funds/accelerators.

## NXTP Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Internet, Information Technology

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.

## Michelson Impact Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Focus: Pet, Veterinary, Software

We fund mission-driven startups to boost their potential for success in both venture markets and broader societal impact.

## Ulua VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Miami, Florida, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: Apps, Software, Wellness

Ulua VC is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies with the potential to create transformative socioeconomic impact. Ulua VC supports the region's entrepreneurs as they build businesses that will drive positive change in Latin America.

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