Nascent Ventures is an operator-led early-stage venture capital firm based in Latin America, founded with a clear mission: to be the first believer in founders from day zero. With the launch of its second fund, Nascent II, at $15 million, the firm continues to back exceptional entrepreneurs building AI-native companies at the intersection of fintech, ecommerce, and proptech. Nascent is known for providing hands-on support to founders, not just with capital, but also with access to customers, hiring help, and early strategic guidance. The firm is deeply embedded in the Latin American tech ecosystem and backed by a powerhouse network of successful regional founders.
Nascent Ventures exclusively invests in Latam-based early-stage startups, particularly those operating in fintech, ecommerce, and proptech with AI-native strategies. The firm is highly selective, committing to only six deals per year, and offers up to $600,000 in initial funding at the idea or pre-seed stage. Nascent's investment model emphasizes deep sector expertise and operational alignment — prioritizing Investor-Market-Fit as a key success factor in the early days of company building.
Nascent II is a $15 million fund dedicated to helping founders get their companies off the ground from day one. This second vehicle continues the firm's strategy of low-volume, high-conviction investing. The fund is designed to provide not just early capital, but momentum by connecting founders with first customers, early hires, and a rich advisory network.
Nascent II is backed by leading founders in Latin America, including:
Strategic venture investors like Aaron Fu (DCG), Pedro Cetina Bernal (Addem Capital), and Eric Perez-Grovas (Wollef) are also supporting the fund.
This LP base reflects both credibility and deep alignment with the region’s most ambitious builders.
Leadership
Nascent is led by Victor Noguera, Bernardo Cordero, and Archie Cochrane, all of whom bring direct startup and operational experience in Latam’s evolving tech landscape. The team’s background in founding, scaling, and supporting companies gives them an edge in understanding what founders truly need in the zero-to-one stage. Nascent also counts on key advisors like Mario Solari and Roger Laughlin to reinforce its founder-first strategy.
Investment Strategy
Nascent builds conviction independently, investing based on their deep sector knowledge rather than who else is participating in the round. The firm’s model is intentionally low-volume and high-involvement — making only about six investments per year to ensure each founder receives hands-on, tailored support. The focus is on accelerating product-market fit by tapping into the firm’s operational experience and extensive founder network. Nascent also supports companies through downstream fundraising, hiring, and early go-to-market execution.
Notable Investments
While Nascent II is newly launched, the team’s track record from Fund I includes early support for high-growth startups like Belvo and super.mx. Their portfolio includes founders who are now leading some of Latam’s fastest-scaling companies in sectors ranging from embedded finance to AI-driven consumer platforms.
