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VC Mx: Luis Enriquez, Co Founder & Partner at Bridge Latam
Bridge Latam is an early-stage venture capital fund led by successful founders who have built and scaled companies.
Mack Meyer
March 13, 2025
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Bridge Latam is an early-stage venture capital fund designed to support the next wave of Latin American entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional investment firms, Bridge Latam is led by successful founders who have firsthand experience scaling companies.
The fund provides not only capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging the expertise of its network of operators.
We believe that founders are best positioned to help other founders succeed. Our mission is to create a platform where experienced entrepreneurs can reinvest their knowledge and capital to strengthen the ecosystem.
Origins of Bridge Latam
Bridge Latam was founded to address a gap in Latin America's startup ecosystem: the need for experienced entrepreneurs to back the next generation of founders.
Established by industry leaders including Daniel Vogel (CEO of Bitso), Federico Ranero (formerly of Kavak), and Eduardo Paulsen (co-founder of Ben & Frank), the fund brings together operators from diverse industries who have built and scaled companies themselves.
Luis Andres, co-founder of Cultura Colectiva, played a crucial role in shaping this vision. After Cultura Colectiva's success, he frequently received calls from new entrepreneurs seeking angel investments.
Recognizing the limitations of individual investing, he sought to create a more structured approach. This led to the formation of Bridge Latam, a fund where successful entrepreneurs could reinvest their knowledge and capital into the ecosystem.
We realized that many investors had financial expertise but lacked firsthand experience in scaling startups. We wanted to change that by creating a fund where successful entrepreneurs could reinvest their knowledge and capital into the ecosystem.
The founding team initially invested their own money to gain insight into the dynamics of venture capital. That hands-on approach eventually led to raising their first fund, a $15 million vehicle dedicated to supporting high-potential startups in the region.
“Our belief was simple: founders trust other founders. By creating a fund led by entrepreneurs, we could provide not just capital, but also strategic guidance based on real-world experience.”
GP’s and Venture Partners
Patricio Aznar, Luis Andres, Eduardo Paulsen, Liza Schvartzman, Alejandro Maza, Javier Mata, Daniel Vogel, Federico Ranero, Allison Schwartz, Miguel Garcia.
Fund History & Investment Stage
Investment Thesis: Sector-Agnostic, and Scalable
Bridge Latam operates with a founder-centric approach, prioritizing teams with deep industry expertise and the ability to execute at scale. The firm is sector-agnostic but emphasizes technology-driven solutions with strong unit economics and a clear path to profitability.
We look for founders who have a deep understanding of their market and a clear execution strategy. It’s not just about having a great idea—it’s about the ability to turn that idea into a sustainable business. We’ve learned through our own journeys that scaling a company is not just about raising capital; it’s about navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and adapting to market shifts.
With a focus on early-stage startups, Bridge Latam aims to invest in ventures with scalable models, particularly those addressing inefficiencies in traditional industries.
The firm also emphasizes post-investment support, leveraging its network of experienced operators to mentor portfolio companies.
The Latin American startup ecosystem has matured significantly over the past decade. When I first started Cultura Colectiva, there were only a handful of VCs in Mexico, and their capital pools were limited. Today, there are ten times more funds, and they are ten times larger. This shift has created more opportunities for founders, but it also means competition is fiercer.
A New Era of Venture Capital in Latin America
The evolution of venture capital in Latin America has mirrored the region’s entrepreneurial growth. A decade ago, securing funding required navigating an underdeveloped investment landscape with limited access to institutional capital. Now, with more established funds and a broader investor base, startups have greater opportunities to scale.
The biggest change we’ve seen is the increase in knowledge among founders. Entrepreneurs today understand how to build scalable businesses, manage investor relations, and execute growth strategies. This was not the case 15 years ago. The ecosystem has matured, and with that, we are seeing stronger companies emerge.
Bridge Latam remains committed to fueling this growth, bridging the gap between experienced founders and emerging entrepreneurs. With a mission to back high-impact startups, the fund continues to play a critical role in shaping the future of Latin America's startup landscape.
Identifying Emerging Opportunities
Bridge Latam maintains a keen eye on identifying high-impact opportunities within Latin America's rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, leveraging the operational experience of its founders to pinpoint the most promising ventures.
One of the key factors we look for when identifying opportunities is whether a founder possesses not only an in-depth understanding of the market but also the resilience to navigate challenges, adapt to shifting dynamics, and build a scalable business that can withstand volatility while maintaining strong unit economics.
Enriquez highlights that "founders who demonstrate an exceptional ability to execute, who deeply understand their customer base, and who are willing to iterate based on real-world feedback are the ones who stand out the most to us, as they are best positioned to create sustainable companies that generate long-term value."
Bridge Latam's Founder-Led Approach
Angel investing is about more than just capital. Founders need partners who understand their journey and can guide them through challenges. That’s why we built Bridge Latam—to create a network of experienced founders supporting the next generation.
Bridge Latam remains dedicated to driving this momentum, connecting seasoned founders with emerging entrepreneurs. Focused on supporting high-impact startups, the fund plays a pivotal role in shaping Latin America's evolving startup ecosystem.
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