# Alvaro Alvarez del Rio

> Alvaro Alvarez del Rio is a seed investor at Boost Capital Partners backing Software and SaaS. See 10 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Boost Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/boost-capital-partners)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 10
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-alvarez-del-rio-a3b48a1/
- Website: https://www.boostcp.vc

Alvaro Alvarez del Rio is a seed investor at Boost Capital Partners in London focused on Software and SaaS. Alvaro Alvarez del Rio - Founder @ Boost Capital Partners

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $2.4M–$8.5M |
| Pre-Seed | $2M–$2.5M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 4 | 40% |
| SaaS | 2 | 20% |
| Food and Beverage | 2 | 20% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 20% |
| Pet | 1 | 10% |

32 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 4 | 40% |
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 40% |
| Series A | 1 | 10% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 60% |
| United States | 2 | 20% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pitz | PITZ is building the infrastructure layer for the $1T global auto repair industry — starting with Latin America, expanding to the US in Q4 2026. The platform combines voice-driven AI diagnostics, automated parts procurement, and embedded financing into a single system of record for independent repair shops. In 9 months: $1.78M ARR, 1,462 activeworkshops across Mexico and Brazil, 83% gross margin, 70% subscription revenue, and NRR above 100%. Founded in 2025. Delaware C-Corp. Seed stage. | $2M | Pre-Seed | Feb 25, 2026 |  |
| Pitz | PITZ is building the infrastructure layer for the $1T global auto repair industry — starting with Latin America, expanding to the US in Q4 2026. The platform combines voice-driven AI diagnostics, automated parts procurement, and embedded financing into a single system of record for independent repair shops. In 9 months: $1.78M ARR, 1,462 activeworkshops across Mexico and Brazil, 83% gross margin, 70% subscription revenue, and NRR above 100%. Founded in 2025. Delaware C-Corp. Seed stage. | $2.1M | Pre-Seed | Aug 21, 2025 |  |
| Aurora | The AI-Powered Premium Lifestyle Manager For Late-Stage & Post-Exit Founders | $2.5M | Pre-Seed | Apr 16, 2025 |  |
| Creature Comforts | Creature Comforts redesigns the complete vet experience, making access to care simple, pleasurable, and routine. Creature Comforts' innovative approach integrates telehealth consultations with visually appealing in-person clinics, incorporating digital technology. This strategy not only enhances the customer experience but also prioritizes thewell-being of veterinary staff. | $8.5M | Seed | Oct 19, 2023 |  |
| Pourwell | The world's largest marketplace for alcohol-free drinks |  | Pre-Seed | Jun 22, 2022 |  |
| Howbout | Howbout is the shared calendar app made for friends. Keep up with what they’re up to and find when they’re free to make plans together. | $2.4M | Seed | Jun 21, 2022 |  |
| Volta | Volta is a no-code 3D visual tool. They designinto one of their pre-made templates. Their XR is at the forefront of music technology development, and since finishing the programme, it has partnered up with Warner, Beatport, Boiler Room, Mixcloud, and more to bring the next generation of music experiences to a audience. | $3M | Seed | Jul 04, 2021 |  |
| Zencargo | Zencargo provides ocean, road, air, and rail freight services. It develops a platform that allows customers to book, manage, and track their international freight and uses analytics to drive intelligent supply chain decisions that help their businesses thrive. Zencargo enables shippers and their counterparts to collaborate and manage theirlogistics. It also offers tracking and cargo insurance services. Alex Hersham, Jan Riethmeyer, and Richard Fattal co-founded Zencargo on January 4, 2017. It has its headquarters in London, England. |  | Pre-Seed | Apr 01, 2017 |  |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo is a multinational online food delivery company that connects consumers, restaurants, and riders through a hyperlocal three-sided marketplace. The platform enables users to order meals from local restaurants and have them delivered swiftly, often within 30 minutes. Deliveroo operates in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom,France, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar, serving millions of consumers and partnering with thousands of restaurants and grocers.The company offers a user-friendly app and website that allow customers to browse menus, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time. Deliveroo's services extend beyond food delivery to include groceries and pharmacy items, providing a comprehensive delivery solution for various consumer needs. | $3.4M | Series A | Jun 26, 2014 |  |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo is a multinational online food delivery company that connects consumers, restaurants, and riders through a hyperlocal three-sided marketplace. The platform enables users to order meals from local restaurants and have them delivered swiftly, often within 30 minutes. Deliveroo operates in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom,France, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar, serving millions of consumers and partnering with thousands of restaurants and grocers.The company offers a user-friendly app and website that allow customers to browse menus, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time. Deliveroo's services extend beyond food delivery to include groceries and pharmacy items, providing a comprehensive delivery solution for various consumer needs. |  | Seed | May 01, 2014 |  |

10 of 10 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Amplifica Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/amplifica-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Supernode Global](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rooks-nest-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Torch Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/torch-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [500 Global: Latam](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/500-startups-latam) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [7percent Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/7-percent) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Acequia Capital (AceCap)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acequia-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Boost Capital Partners

VC Fund · Mayfair, United Kingdom

Boost Capital Partners invests in pre-seed or seed companies - we support founders to build intuitive solutions to real-life problems

5 contacts available at Boost Capital Partners.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alvaro Alvarez del Rio | Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/%C3%81lvaro-%C3%81lvarez-del-r%C3%ADo |
| Adam Jaffe | Mentor | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/adam-jaffe-d33e |
| Benjamin Torrero | Investment Associate | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benjamin-torrero |
| Ignacio Monereo | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ignacio-monereo |
| Pablo Morenes | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/pablo-morenes |

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## FAQ

### What does Alvaro Alvarez del Rio invest in?

Alvaro Alvarez del Rio invests primarily in Software, SaaS and Food and Beverage startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Alvaro Alvarez del Rio's check size?

Alvaro Alvarez del Rio typically joins rounds of $2.4M–$8.5M at Seed and $2M–$2.5M at Pre-Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Alvaro Alvarez del Rio participates in.

### When did Alvaro Alvarez del Rio last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Alvaro Alvarez del Rio closed in Feb 2026. Shizune tracks 10 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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