Martin Varsavsky

Overview

Martin Varsavsky is an Argentine-Spanish entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for founding and investing in several successful technology companies. He has a diverse portfolio that includes early-stage investments in companies such as 23andMe, Tumblr, and Eolia. His investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and biotechnology. He is the founder and chairman of Prelude Fertility, the largest chain of fertility clinics in the United States, and the CEO and founder of Overture Life, a company dedicated to automating the embryology lab. Additionally, he serves on the board of Axel Springer and is the chairman of Goggo Network, a startup focused on autonomous mobility networks in Europe. Varsavsky has also been an active angel investor through his family office, Jazzya, and has raised funds like VAS Ventures and MVB Fund, which focus on early-stage and late-stage investments, respectively. His investment strategy emphasizes hands-on mentoring and support for portfolio companies, leveraging his extensive entrepreneurial experience and network to foster growth and success. He has taught entrepreneurship at institutions such as Columbia University, New York University, and IE University, and frequently speaks at conferences worldwide. His diverse ventures and investments reflect his commitment to innovation and his ability to identify and support transformative technologies across various industries.

Investment Focus

• Innovative founders with ambitious visions
• Companies in mobility, mobile, and SaaS sectors
• Early-stage companies seeking seed to late-stage funding

Portfolio Companies