Oso Trava

Angel Investor Mexico ·Founded 2018

Overview

Oso Trava is a Mexican entrepreneur and angel investor known for his focus on early-stage technology companies in Latin America. He is the founder of Cracks Fund, an investment firm dedicated to supporting innovative startups in the region. Trava has a background in industrial engineering and holds an MBA from Stanford University, with experience in financial analysis, venture capital, and business development. In addition to his investment activities, Trava is the creator and host of Cracks Podcast, one of the most influential Spanish-language podcasts, where he interviews top performers across various industries to uncover their success habits and strategies. He has also authored best-selling books, including "Tácticas de Cracks" and "Haz lo que importa," which offer insights into achieving extraordinary results. Trava's influence extends to his role as a "Shark" on Shark Tank México, where he provides candid feedback and data-driven advice to entrepreneurs pitching their startups. His commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Latin America has earned him recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year by Expansión magazine in 2010 and 2018, and inclusion in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2019.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable solutions
  • Strong management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Potential for significant impact in Latin America

Portfolio Companies

NiloDumo LabsCracks Educación

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Frequently asked questions about Oso Trava

What sectors does Oso Trava invest in?

Oso Trava invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Mexico. Oso Trava is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Oso Trava invest at?

Oso Trava backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.

Which regions does Oso Trava invest in?

Oso Trava invests across Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and El Salvador.

What companies has Oso Trava invested in?

Oso Trava's portfolio includes Nilo, Dumo Labs and Cracks Educación.

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