EWA Capital
Overview
EWA Capital is a venture capital firm based in Bogotá, Colombia, focusing on early-stage technology companies with disruptive and scalable business models. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as education, healthcare, financial services, and retail, with a particular emphasis on companies that leverage technology to drive regional transformation. EWA Capital is committed to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, allocating 40% of its fund towards companies where at least 30% of the founding team, board of directors, or C-level executives are women, and where 60% of the user base benefits women directly. The firm's investment strategy targets startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) that have demonstrated market fit and exhibit a fast-growing, recurring customer base. EWA Capital's hands-on approach involves close collaboration with entrepreneurs, providing not only financial support but also industry expertise, governance guidance, and fundraising assistance. This methodology aims to enhance responsiveness, identify critical challenges early, and facilitate connections with strategic partners through EWA's extensive network. EWA Capital's portfolio includes notable companies such as Platzi, a digital education platform; 1DOC3, an electronic health platform; Merqueo, an e-commerce platform; and Sempli, an online lending platform for SMEs. The firm has evaluated over 300 investment opportunities in the past three years and has made investments in more than 10 startups, achieving a 2.5x unrealized gain across various industries. EWA Capital was founded in 2019 and is led by Managing and Founding Partner Patricia Sáenz, who has over 15 years of experience as an angel investor and venture capital fund manager. EWA Capital's commitment to both financial returns and social impact is evident in its investment philosophy, which seeks to address socio-economic challenges through innovative solutions. The firm's focus on gender-smart investing and its hands-on approach to supporting portfolio companies underscore its dedication to fostering sustainable growth and positive societal change in the region.
Investment Focus
- Minimum viable product
- Proven market fit
- Recurring and growing customer base
- Commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does EWA Capital invest in?
EWA Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Media, and is based in Bogota, United States. EWA Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does EWA Capital invest at?
EWA Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 200K - 1.5M.
Which regions does EWA Capital invest in?
EWA Capital invests across United States, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru.
Who are the partners at EWA Capital?
Team members listed for EWA Capital include Gustavo Martello (Partner & Committee Investment Member) and Melissa Grajales (Operating Partner).
What companies has EWA Capital invested in?
EWA Capital's portfolio includes Wise, Vaas, Bia, Platzi, 1DOC3, Merqueo, Sempli and Mekan.
How do I contact EWA Capital?
EWA Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
