Fen Ventures

Fen Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-enabled companies that aim to create a positive impact in Latin America. Fen Ventures targets a diverse array of sectors, including healthcare, information technology, financial technology, artificial intelligence, climate technology, education technology, and more. By investing in innovative B2C and B2B solutions, the firm seeks to support the development of a better future in the region. Fen Ventures has a strong commitment to fostering growth in the South America and Mexico markets through its strategic investments in promising startups.

Cristobal Silva Bengolea

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Olivia Valdés

Bio Venture Partner

Past deals in Argentina

Fecundis

Seed Round in 2024
Fecundis is a company based in Rosario, Argentina, focused on advancing reproductive biology. It develops innovative solutions aimed at improving sperm competence and enhancing the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies. By utilizing precise technology grounded in scientific research, Fecundis enhances sperm functionality, leading to the generation of more viable embryos. The company’s tools are designed to optimize fertility treatments, ultimately enabling patients to achieve successful pregnancies.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2023
Michroma Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in producing natural thermostable colorants derived from filamentous fungi through a fermentation process. Founded in 2019 and based in both San Francisco, California, and Rosario, Argentina, Michroma aims to replace synthetic pigments and those sourced from animals and plants with sustainable, naturally produced alternatives. The company harnesses synthetic biology to develop proprietary fungal strains that generate high-performance ingredients in bioreactors. Currently, Michroma is prototyping its innovative pH-stable and heat-stable food colorants in collaboration with leading food and beverage and cosmetic companies. Additionally, the company is exploring the production of mycoprotein and other ingredients, making strides in the sustainable ingredients market.

Lentesplus

Series E in 2021
Lentesplus.com brings the Latin American contact lens market online and into the 21st century, offering competitive prices between 20% and 30% below market standards. The company offers clients ease and efficiency, delivering the correct product straight to their homes or offices, in many cases on the same day as the order was placed. With a strong focus on customer service, Lentesplus makes reordering contact lenses as simple as two clicks. Currently have operations in Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Argentina
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