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Latin Leap
Latin Leap is a Venture Capital Studio established to help Spanish-Speaking Latin America leapfrog through technology investments in regional early stage...
Latin Leap
Latin Leap is a Venture Capital Studio established to help Spanish-Speaking Latin America leapfrog through technology investments in regional early stage start-ups and to soft-land purpose-driven tech companies in Latin America from other markets. The firm invests in and scales technology businesses where artificial intelligence and data capabilities drive impact and market growth across Latin America. It operates with the efficiency characteristic of software start-ups and offers preferred access to corporate partnerships and a network of investors.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Latin America
Country
Colombia
City
Medellin
Corporate office
Medellin, Colombia
Principals
Stefan Krautwald
Managing Partner and founder
Stefan Krautwald
Managing Partner
Nancy Zapata
VC Studio Manager
Madeleine Clavijo
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Latin Leap source its investment opportunities?
Latin Leap uses a dual sourcing model that combines a venture studio with direct early-stage investing. The studio arm originates company concepts internally and recruits founding teams, creating pipeline that does not rely solely on inbound deal flow or competitive auctions. The firm also maintains a network across Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil for direct investments.
What investment stages does Latin Leap target?
The firm targets seed and early-stage investments including startup and growth phases, and it can engage in complex situations requiring operational restructuring. Its mandate is broad within venture, allowing flexibility to support companies from initial formation through expansion capital rounds.
What sectors does Latin Leap focus on?
Latin Leap concentrates on technology sectors with strong regional scaling potential. Core areas include enterprise software, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital health, and proptech. These sectors align with Latin America's accelerating digital adoption and infrastructure modernization.
Who runs investment decisions at Latin Leap?
Specific named principals and the exact investment committee structure are not publicly documented in detail. Latin Leap operates as a specialized private equity firm, and investment decisions are made by the managing partners based in Medellín, per the firm's official structure.
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