LIP Ventures

Global Venture Capital & Regional Business Development firm connecting investors with high-impact technology startups and enabling portfolio companies to expand into Latin American markets.

Venture Capital Active Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$42.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
C Round, B Round

About

LIP Ventures is a venture capital and innovation advisory firm headquartered in Mexico City. It specializes in connecting global investors, particularly from Latin America, with high-impact technology startups from leading tech ecosystems like Israel, the United States, and Europe. The firm manages over $220 million in assets across three funds and has invested in over 40 companies, including four unicorns. Beyond funding, LIP Ventures provides market access and professional services to its portfolio companies, helping them expand into Latin American markets and accelerate their path to profitability. They also support corporate partners with digital transformation strategies and nearshoring solutions. LIP Ventures focuses on early growth stage companies, typically investing $3-4 million in late Series A and B rounds, targeting companies with annual revenues between $5-15 million. Their latest fund, Fund II, has a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Sustainability technologies, while also investing in healthcare, fintech, and and cybersecurity.

Portfolio · 1

Phantom Auto
Remote Vehicle Operations Platform
1 round $42.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software6
Industrial Technologies6
Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Cyber Security3
Automotive & Mobility Technologies3
Agriculture & Food Technologies2
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Energy Tech1

Funds · 2

  • LIP Ventures Fund II — $90M Dec 2022
  • LIP Ventures Fund I — $62M Dec 2019

Q&A

What is LIP Ventures' primary geographic focus?
LIP Ventures is a Latin American venture capital firm headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Which investment stages does LIP Ventures typically target?
LIP Ventures primarily invests in C Round and B Round companies.
When was LIP Ventures founded?
LIP Ventures was founded in 2019.
Who are the co-founders and managing partners of LIP Ventures?
The co-founders and managing partners of LIP Ventures are Mario Nissan and Nathan Shabot.
What is a notable recent exit for LIP Ventures?
In May 2024, BioCatch, a portfolio company of LIP Ventures, was acquired by Permira for $750M.
What is another significant exit for LIP Ventures?
In November 2025, LIP Ventures saw an exit with the acquisition of Locusview by Itron for $525M.
Which fund did LIP Ventures raise most recently?
LIP Ventures raised LIP Ventures Fund II in December 2022, with an amount of $90M.
What is LIP Ventures' earliest fund?
LIP Ventures raised its first fund, LIP Ventures Fund I, in December 2019, totaling $62M.
What are some of the key sectors LIP Ventures invests in?
LIP Ventures shows concentration in Industrial Technologies and Business Software, with 7 and 6 investment rounds respectively.
Does LIP Ventures have a presence in Israel?
Yes, Alan Weisleder serves as a Partner and Head of Israel for LIP Ventures.
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