IDC Ventures

Congratulations to Osigu for closing the first tranche of its targeted $25M Series B! We were proud to lead the round alongside Visa, a new strategic investor. As our Managing Director, Bobby Aitkenhead, told Refresh Miami: “IDC Ventures’ investment in Osigu reflects our focus on backing forward-thinking companies that are transforming the fintech landscape in Latin America.” Get the full scoop below.

Congratulations to IDCV Managing Director Bobby Aitkenhead on his inspiring talk today in Valencia, Spain on “burning the boats.” We operate on this philosophy every single day. At IDCV, we commit in a way few others do, with one of the highest GP commitments in the industry—up to 25%. We believe in our investments so deeply that we lead by example, putting significant skin in the game. Big thanks to everyone who made VDS a success. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and driving innovation together! #VDS2024 #IDCV #VentureCapital #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #Focus #AllIn

See you in Valencia?! The IDC Ventures team is excited to participate in the Valencia Digital Summit, with our Managing Director Bobby Aitkenhead speaking at the event. As part of Spain’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, we’re eager to engage with innovators, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers who are redefining the future of technology. With our rapidly growing presence in Madrid, we look forward to connecting with the best minds in the region. Get in touch if you’ll be there – would be great to say hello. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/dudz4Ar6 #IDCV #VDS2024 #TechForGood

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Investor Day in Madrid! It was a great evening filled with insightful discussions and updates on our latest initiatives.   Highlights included: 🔮 A glimpse into the future of the IDC Ventures platform, showcasing opportunities for our network of 150+ family offices across 30+ countries. We also shared insights on family office portfolio construction and how we track progress—offering valuable learning opportunities from our experience and collective expertise. 🌱 A look into the growth of VC4’s, IDC Ventures' Fund of Funds strategy. 🟠 An overview of Protein Capital, IDC Ventures’ co-managed strategy focused on digital assets. 📈 Data around the strong performance of our flagship funds, driven by companies such as CookUnity, Axela, Osigu, battleface, and RecargaPay, as well as IDCV's unique co-investment opportunities. We also outlined the exiting prospects driving the growth of Fund II.   We look forward to what lies ahead and grateful for the continued support of our investors and partners. Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event! Alejandra Godoy, Alejandro Rodriguez, Gonzalo Hinojosa, Laura Sánchez-Quiñones Campuzano, Alberto Gordo CAIA , CFT, CBP, Ricardo Osorio Jones-Parra, Antonio Baena Marcos.   #IDCVentures #VentureCapital #Innovation #Community #PrivateEquity #Blockchain #FamilyOffices #DigitalAssets #Investments #Growth

Thanks to all who said hello to our Partner, Jeremy Sparrow, at the Global Alternative Investing Summit 2024 in London today! A special shout-out to the Opal Group who organized this event. What an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow investors and discuss the evolving landscape of alternative investments. The summit explored valuable insights into key areas like risk management, asset allocation, hedge funds, and emerging markets. For our part, we found it enlightening to hear how asset allocators are viewing current opportunities in the VC space. #GlobalInvestingSummit #AlternativeInvestments #AssetAllocation #IDCVentures

Miami is a vital hub where venture capital and innovation converge, driving transformative impact across LatAm. IDCV’s roots are in Latin America, and we are passionate about the power of technology to unlock growth throughout the region. That’s why we couldn’t be more excited to participate in this year’s LatAm Investment Convergence Summit 2024, organized by the Opal Group. Events like this are crucial to bring together top changemakers and thought leaders in the space – and it’s always energizing to participate. Say hello if you’ll be there! Alejandro Rodriguez, Alejandro Gutiérrez #IDCVentures #innovation #LatAm #LatAmStartups #startups #fintech

HBX Group has teamed up with battleface to bring a fresh approach to travel insurance! ✈️ Together, they’re offering tech-driven, customizable solutions for travelers in over 180 countries. This collaboration is designed to make travel insurance more relevant and easier to use for today’s travelers.   With this partnership, HBX Group continues to push innovation in the travel space, paving the way for smarter, more efficient insurance offerings.   Learn more about this exciting development:    #HBXGroup #Battleface #IDCV #TravelTech #Insurtech

Squirrel Media has acquired a 10.5% stake in leading second-hand fashion platform GoTrendier! This partnership highlights GoTrendier’s growing influence in sustainable fashion and opens up exciting opportunities for future development. We’re thrilled to support GoTrendier as they continue their journey in reshaping the fashion industry, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for them! 🌿   Get the inside story below: #GoTrendier #SquirrelMedia #IDCV #SecondHand

With rising living costs, many homeowners are looking to save—and switching banks for their mortgages could cut monthly payments by €172, according to research from gibobs allbanks that was recently published in InmoDiario. This translates to over €2,000 in annual savings.    As the Euribor drops to 3.166%, conditions for refinancing or getting a new mortgage continue to become more and more favorable.   Get the inside story:   #Gibobs #MortgageSavings #IDCV