Hi Ventures

Overview

Hi Ventures is a Mexico City-based venture capital firm founded in 2012, focusing on early-stage investments in Latin American startups with global ambitions. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Fintech, Future of Commerce, Human Capital, and Smart Cities, aiming to support companies that address significant challenges in the region. Hi Ventures has a history of active participation in the Fintech, Future of Commerce, Human Capital, and Smart Cities sectors, which are experiencing strong acceleration shifts at a regional level. Across four portfolios, the fund has invested in over 40 innovative and successful companies led by founders who share the vision to democratize access to services and address large inefficient industries throughout the region. The firm is a member of the Latin American Venture Capital Association (LAVCA), the Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP), and the Endeavor Investor Network. Hi Ventures has invested in over 40 companies, including notable exits like Cornershop, which was acquired by Uber for $3 billion in 2021. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a fair and empathetic process, aiming to become an extension of the founding team and actively supporting portfolio companies in areas such as financing, business development, hiring, and strategic guidance. The firm has invested in companies like Cornershop, Atlas, R2, Fintual, Melian, Yana, Mendel, and Nuvocargo, among others. Hi Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America is evident through its diverse portfolio and active involvement in the startup ecosystem.