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Imagine Lab Argentina
Imagine Lab Argentina is a Buenos Aires-based early-stage investor founded by Javier Cueto, backed by San Cristóbal Seguros and Microsoft.
Imagine Lab Argentina
Imagine Lab Argentina is a venture capital investment company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It focuses on venture capital investments.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Argentina
City
Buenos Aires
Corporate office
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Principals
Javier Cueto
Founder and CEO, Imagine Lab Chile; led expansion into Argentina
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Imagine Lab Argentina and what is their background?
Javier Cueto founded Imagine Lab Chile and led the expansion into Argentina. He serves as CEO of the Chilean parent entity. Public records do not detail his prior investment or operational experience beyond founding the Imagine Lab platform.
How does Imagine Lab Argentina source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through its corporate partners San Cristóbal Seguros and Microsoft. San Cristóbal provides access to insurance industry networks and infrastructure, while Microsoft offers technology resources and a global ecosystem that can refer startups. The firm is also a member of the Latin American private equity and venture capital association FLAIA.
Is Imagine Lab Argentina structured as a venture capital fund or a corporate venture arm?
Imagine Lab Argentina operates as an independently managed asset manager with a hybrid structure. San Cristóbal Seguros holds a 32% stake, making it a strategic shareholder rather than a limited partner in a traditional fund. The firm functions as an early-stage investor with operational support from its partners.
What investment stages does Imagine Lab Argentina typically target?
The firm focuses on early-stage investments, specifically seed and startup-stage companies. It backs ventures across sectors including fintech, digital health, enterprise software, climate technology, and artificial intelligence.
Which sectors does Imagine Lab Argentina explicitly avoid?
Public records do not specify any sectors the firm explicitly avoids. Its stated focus areas are fintech, digital health, enterprise software, climate technology, and AI/ML, suggesting a generalist early-stage approach within Latin America.
Does Imagine Lab Argentina participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm appears to invest directly in portfolio companies rather than committing capital to external funds. Its partnership model with San Cristóbal and Microsoft suggests a direct investment and incubation approach.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for Imagine Lab Argentina's investments?
The source of capital for Imagine Lab Argentina's investments is not publicly disclosed. The 32% stake by San Cristóbal Seguros indicates corporate strategic capital rather than traditional LP fundraising, but the firm does not report AUM or disclose its balance sheet.
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