Opera Ventures

Opera Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies in Latin America, aiming to support local entrepreneurs in building impactful businesses. By collaborating with motivated founders, Opera Ventures seeks to enhance value creation in the region and foster innovation.

Diego Alonso

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jairo Andrés Escobar

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Colombia

Truora

Series A in 2022
Truora, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform specializing in background checks and identity theft detection. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, Truora aims to simplify and automate digital interactions. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies such as optical character recognition for document validation, face recognition for real-time user verification, and identity management to streamline Know Your Customer processes. Truora serves a diverse clientele that includes national and international retailers, banks, human resource firms, startups, and marketplaces, helping them reduce risk and validate relationships with users, customers, employees, and suppliers.

Sumer

Seed Round in 2022
Sumer is a technology company focused on empowering micro and small businesses in Latin America by providing them with essential digital services. Founded in June 2021 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with an office in Mexico City, Sumer offers a user-friendly platform that allows businesses to quickly create a digital store through its app, enabling them to upload product catalogs and share them with clients. The company aims to simplify the process of establishing an online presence, leveraging mobile technology to enhance accessibility. In addition to digital storefronts, Sumer provides tools for logistics, electronic payments, social media advertising, and community networking. By offering these services, Sumer supports businesses in streamlining their operations, reaching new customers, and ultimately fostering growth within a collaborative ecosystem. The company is continuously developing additional features focused on customer service, payments, and financing to serve as a comprehensive operating system for entrepreneurs.

Chiper

Series B in 2021
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

Frubana

Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Tranqui

Seed Round in 2021
Tranqui Finanzas is a financial planning platform based in Cali, Colombia, that aims to make financial planning accessible to individuals and businesses without the pressures of traditional financial institutions. The company focuses on providing an online solution that emphasizes education and technology to help users manage their personal finances effectively. Tranqui's platform supports employees in improving their financial well-being by offering financial education and tools to monitor work-related stress indicators. This approach allows organizations to assist their workers in gaining control over their financial situations.

Favik

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Favik is an online platform established in 2020 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, that supports influencers in building and managing their brands. The company offers comprehensive brand creation software that assists creators and influencers in various aspects of their business, including marketing, retail, technology, operations, finance, and overall business strategy. This enables social influencers and content creators to develop their brands while managing all operational tasks, from product production to consumer delivery.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.