LatAm List – Proeza Ventures is an early-stage VC firm based in Monterrey, Mexico, and Houston, Texas that invests exclusively in mobility startups. The firm, which is backed by portfolio management company Grupo Proeza, recently raised $50M for its first fund Proeza Ventures I.
“Our mission is to discover and invest in visionary founders building early-stage startups transforming the way in which we think about mobility and with whom we can partner to make a more sustainable world,” said Rodolfo Dieck, Managing Director at Proeza Ventures.
The fund plans to invest in 12 to 15 startups seeking early and growth-stage funding. Choosing to invest in mobility means covering the industry’s full value chain. Proeza Ventures’ portfolio can include startups specializing in industrial tech and smart components to MaaS and digital data services.
“We expect to be writing first-time checks in the range of $500K and up to $2M reserving enough capital to support companies in their development trajectory,” said Dieck.
Proeza Ventures’ portfolio companies will have access to Grupo Proeza’s global network of partners, potential customers, and distribution channels.
“We back entrepreneurs with an ambitious vision and the grit and operational skills to execute their business plan and transform the sectors they participate in. We expect to help them leverage our deep expertise in mobility, our unique platform, and network,” said Enrique Marcelo Zambrano, Principal at Proeza Ventures.
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