Colombia's venture capital ecosystem has seen significant growth in recent years, fueled by a surge in innovation and entrepreneurship. As the startup scene continues to thrive, many local venture capital firms have emerged as key players, driving the growth of various sectors, from fintech and e-commerce to education and healthtech. In this article, we explore the most active VC firms based in Colombia, highlighting their leadership, number of investments, and notable portfolio companies that are shaping the future of the country's entrepreneurial landscape. From Bogota to Medellín, these firms are not only funding startups but also playing a pivotal role in their development and success.

ALIVE

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Virgilio Barco, Santiago Álvarez

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💲 AUM: $71 million

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Crehana, Slang, BeeReaders, Prestamype

Arrebol Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Javier Barreiro Ramos, William A. Mejia Ramos

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Aflore, GoFlux, Plurall, EcommApp

Cube Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Santiago Rojas, Roberto Ponce

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: AsisVisa, Bmotik, Comanager, Contactiza

EWA Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Patricia Sáenz

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Vaas, Bia, Beereaders, TPaga, 1DOC3

InQlab

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Gregorio Marquez, Paula Barrientos

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Bold, Favik, Chiper, Slang, Laika

INVX

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Carlos Felipe Gutiérrez Camacho, Daniel Blandón

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Foody, Rappi, Tpaga, Ubits

Marathon Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Alejandro Echavarria, Leon Papu

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Tul, Neivor, Welbe, Sumer

New Ventures Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Rodrigo Villar, Armando Laborde, Daniela Pacheco

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Aora, Tpaga, SmartBeemo, RueData

Opera Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Diego Alonso, Sebastian Ruales

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Rappi, Chiper, Favik, Yuno, Bia

Polymath Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Wenyi Cai, Peter Ostroske

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Elenas, Aflore, AutoLab, Tani

Simma Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Bogota, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Daniel Blandón, Carlos Gutiérrez

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Gabriel, Rappi, Pandas, Ozon

Veronorte

• 🏦 HQ: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Camilo Botero, Felipe Valencia

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Cheetah, Shiru, Jüsto, Stem, Every

Colombia’s venture capital landscape is brimming with dynamic firms that are fostering innovation and scaling high-potential startups. From Simma Capital and its investments in giants like Rappi, to Alive’s support for fast-growing companies like Crehana and BeeReaders, these firms are helping to drive economic growth and digital transformation across Latin America. As these VC firms continue to invest in disruptive technologies and ambitious entrepreneurs, Colombia is cementing its position as a rising hub for venture capital in the region. The future is bright for Colombian startups, with these key players leading the charge.