ADN.vc has announced the close of its first fund at $2.5 million, positioning the venture capital firm to back early-stage fintech and proptech startups across Latin America. The fund exceeded its original $2 million target and drew commitments from more than 60 limited partners and strategic backers across Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, the United States and Europe. The close marks a new phase for the firm as it seeks to address persistent gaps in the region’s financial and real estate infrastructure through startup investment.
Fund I and Investment Focus
The firm plans to deploy Fund I into pre-seed companies building solutions for underserved markets in finance and real estate. ADN.vc said its investment approach combines capital with operational support, drawing on more than 15 years of experience across finance, property, entrepreneurship and investing. Co-founder Alberto Arrieta described the close as a signal of investor confidence and said the firm intends to reflect that trust in its investment decisions.
Investment Strategy
ADN.vc has already reviewed more than 1,500 startups as part of its deal flow process and is now moving into the fund’s active investment stage. The firm expects to back approximately two dozen startups, with initial checks around $40,000 to $50,000 and follow-on capital reserved for a smaller group of high-performing companies. Its current geographic focus includes Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru, while its next phase will expand attention toward markets such as Argentina, Ecuador, Central America and other fast-growing regional ecosystems.
Portfolio and Market Opportunity
The fund’s thesis is centered on the view that fintech and proptech remain among the most important categories for structural innovation in Latin America. ADN.vc says these sectors are not merely attractive investment themes, but areas where its team has direct operating, founding and investment experience. The firm has already backed a portfolio of startups including companies working in cross-border payments, digital credit, financial management, identity verification, real estate automation, rental payments, investment infrastructure and AI-powered business tools.
Founder-Led Model and Ecosystem Role
ADN.vc presents its model as founder-led, emphasizing practical support beyond capital for companies navigating Latin America’s complex startup environment. The firm says its portfolio companies have reported an average revenue increase of 65 percent following ADN investment and support, which it attributes to a combination of funding, mentoring and market access. Beyond the fund, ADN.vc is also increasing its role in Peru’s venture ecosystem, with Alberto Arrieta joining the committee of the Peruvian Venture Capital Association for the 2026–2028 term.
The firm is also involved in Peru Tech Week 2026, where co-founder Diego Alfageme will lead the organizing committee for the event taking place during the week of October 12. The week is expected to bring together founders, investors and technology leaders through Endeavor Inspire, the Peru Venture Capital Conference and Peru Business Fest. With Fund I now closed, ADN.vc is entering a more active investment period as it looks to identify and support the next generation of fintech and proptech founders across Latin America.