Newtopia VC

Newtopia VC is a venture capital firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, established in 2020. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in Latin American startups, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed stages. Newtopia typically invests between 100,000 and 250,000 USD in pre-seed rounds, with follow-on investments of up to 500,000 USD for seed rounds and 1.5 million USD for Series A in its top-performing portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, providing strategic mentorship, training, and networking opportunities through its community, which includes successful entrepreneurs from notable companies like Mercadolibre and Globant, as well as accomplished athletes such as Manu Ginobili and David Nalbandian. Newtopia VC invests across various sectors, including technology, financial technology, software-as-a-service, and health technology, among others.

Jorge Aguado

Co-Founder and General Partner

Sara Gubinelli

Head of Investment Analyst

Sofia Mollón

Junior Investment Analyst

Facundo Porto

Portfolio Analyst

Sacha Spitz

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Felipe Zakin

Junior Investment Analyst

Past deals in Argentina

Wibond

Seed Round in 2022
Under the “buy now pay later” business model, Wibond is a 100% flexible digital payment method to pay in installments and without a card. It provides financial access to a large community offering payment options according to the possibilities and the profile of each user. - Companies increase their sales by approaching a new user community and offering an innovative payment alternative. - Users access a universe of stores and businesses to be able to pay in installments without a card. The platform sets out an ambitious vision and seeks to promote trade in Latin America, a very complex region. Their next steps include landing in Chile and Mexico. Wibond was founded in Argentina in 2020 by Ezequiel Bucai and Alejandro Silvestre. In 2013 they created a platform where users accessed a network of more than 2,500 gyms and sports centers located in 30 cities in Argentina, Mexico and Chile. Then Classpass, the US Unicorn, acquired Clickypass.

Pulppo

Series A in 2022
Pulppo is the first Tech Enabled broker for Latin America. We partner with the best brokers in the region and empower them with tools, technology and resources to create a simple and transparent buying process. Pulppo was founded by Agustin Iglesias, former GM of Inmuebles24 and founder of Tokko Broker (Acquired by Navent) and Matias Gath, former GM of Glovo in Argentina and founder of Kadabra (acquired by Glovo).

Pulppo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pulppo is the first Tech Enabled broker for Latin America. We partner with the best brokers in the region and empower them with tools, technology and resources to create a simple and transparent buying process. Pulppo was founded by Agustin Iglesias, former GM of Inmuebles24 and founder of Tokko Broker (Acquired by Navent) and Matias Gath, former GM of Glovo in Argentina and founder of Kadabra (acquired by Glovo).

Wibond

Seed Round in 2022
Under the “buy now pay later” business model, Wibond is a 100% flexible digital payment method to pay in installments and without a card. It provides financial access to a large community offering payment options according to the possibilities and the profile of each user. - Companies increase their sales by approaching a new user community and offering an innovative payment alternative. - Users access a universe of stores and businesses to be able to pay in installments without a card. The platform sets out an ambitious vision and seeks to promote trade in Latin America, a very complex region. Their next steps include landing in Chile and Mexico. Wibond was founded in Argentina in 2020 by Ezequiel Bucai and Alejandro Silvestre. In 2013 they created a platform where users accessed a network of more than 2,500 gyms and sports centers located in 30 cities in Argentina, Mexico and Chile. Then Classpass, the US Unicorn, acquired Clickypass.

Apperto

Venture Round in 2019
Apperto Inc. is a digital platform provider based in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, with an additional office in Belgrano. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing interaction among users and businesses within local communities, particularly in low-tier cities and rural areas of Latin America. Its application facilitates online ordering, coupon distribution, and digital wallet services, allowing users to connect with shops and friends. By offering solutions that support in-store digitization, Apperto aims to empower small and medium-sized businesses to leverage technology, improving accessibility and convenience for clients seeking to purchase food and other necessities.
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