Nathan Lustig

Overview

Nathan Lustig is an entrepreneur and angel investor with a focus on Latin American startups. He is the managing partner and co-founder of Magma Partners, a seed-stage investment fund and accelerator based in Santiago, Chile. Magma Partners invests in startups that integrate technology into large businesses and companies with a tech base in Latin America targeting the U.S. and European markets. Lustig's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as FinTech, InsurTech, Blockchain, SaaS, and Marketplaces, with a particular interest in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages. He typically invests between $25,000 and $1 million in companies operating in Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Argentina, the United States, and China. Lustig's investment philosophy centers on supporting entrepreneurs who leverage technology to address significant market needs and create scalable solutions. He has a track record of investing in companies like LEASY, Prometeo, and Vexi, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the Latin American startup ecosystem. Lustig is also the author of 'Crossing Borders: A Venture Capitalist's Guide to Doing Business in Latin America,' reflecting his deep engagement and expertise in the region's business landscape.

Investment Focus

• Technology integration into large businesses
• Tech base in Latin America targeting U.S. and European markets
• Focus on FinTech, InsurTech, Blockchain, SaaS, and Marketplaces
• Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages
• Investment size between $25,000 and $1 million
• Operations in Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Argentina, United States, or China

Portfolio Companies