Aroa Venture Partners

The future isn’t built by dreamers. It’s built today, by doers. It’s crafted by people who live on the edge of cultural trends and understand where things are heading. Building tomorrow is the work of many hands and minds, not one person alone. And the future hinges on the support of a partner who understands that. At Lightspeed we believe tomorrow is built today. Our mission is to serve the world’s most extraordinary people who are building tomorrow’s companies today. OUR VALUES BE ONE LIGHTSPEED We are at our best as a global team. We put the team before individual egos, and share wins and learn from our misses to make us better. We think beyond borders and limits, and move together proudly. CHALLENGE CONVENTION Question and challenge each other, but focus on the merit of the idea instead of the person raising it. Diverse perspectives give us broader perspectives. Once the decision is set, be accountable to it. CREATE AN IMPACT We maximize our efforts when we find extraordinary people, companies, and ideas. We move decisively, and focus our capital. We operate like an owner because they sweat the small stuff, and so do we. PUT PEOPLE FIRST Reputation is built from the inside out. We practice empathy and respect each other, and ourselves. We hold each other accountable, and accountability is everyone’s responsibility. EARN IT We always have been and always will be challengers. We keep the underdog’s perspective, stay hungry, and fight to win. We stay humble and work like we have something to prove.

We're your partner from 0 to 1 and beyond. US$200k towards your pre-seed We write a high-conviction first check, providing limited dilution and no competition with seed leads in LatAm and the US. Top founders and mentors Find hands-on tactical support and connections within a community of outlier founders and seasoned operators. Help raising your next round We'll connect you to the right and best investors and walk side by side on the path to successfully closing your Seed round.

We combine early-stage capital with hands-on support across product, design, growth, and fundraising. With the backing of Inviox Studios, our portfolio companies get access to world-class AAA-level creative, go-to-market execution, and investor network - all aligned around building lasting, scalable ventures.

Apoiamos empreendedores que sonham em resolver grandes problemas e querem transformar o mundo. Contamos com a experiência, as competências e as conexões necessárias para ajudar as startups a darem o próximo passo.

We’re investing expertise, capital and our network to accelerate businesses and bring bold ideas to life. Acceleration Capital: A catalyst for change Acceleration Capital is for the long run. Real growth takes more than a one-time investment. It needs a partner who’s there for the ups, the downs, and everything in between. The boldest ideas need patience and vision to see things through, and a team to do the same. Acceleration Capital finds growth in unlikely places. Exciting opportunities aren’t always in front of us. We explore the left-field and the overlooked corners, spotting hidden potential. Acceleration Capital scales through process, frameworks and rigour. The opportunity is just the spark. Acceleration Capital knows the journey inside out. Bringing experience from a proven track record of building and scaling businesses and working through the day-to-day challenges that lead to success. Our valuesReimagine the box: Anti-status quo is in our soul. We seek out fresh and effective approaches to build from solid foundations. We bring in diverse people, partners and perspectives to step into new ways of thinking. People who can challenge the team with clarity and respect will thrive in our culture. Connect the dots: We spark ideas off each other and bring an experimental approach to what we do. We’re at our best when all the individual parts come together into new opportunities. We look for team members who can focus on what matters now to create impact for the long term. Be like bamboo: Our flexibility builds resilience. In the face of challenge and uncertainty, we grow from strength to strength. We’re pragmatic in a way that doesn’t impede our pace and progress. We want people who embrace every opportunity to grow themselves, our culture, and our business. Deliver the exceptional: Collectively, we want to achieve results that make us proud. Everyone has the responsibility to create an environment where we can deliver better and play to our strengths. We expect each other to look for opportunities to create more value for our business and the entrepreneurs we partner with. Why join Tsugu?A network of experts: You’ll bring your experience to work alongside our network of experts and successful entrepreneurs. Freedom to be flexible: We trust you to deliver and invite you to work in a way that works for your life. Grow as we grow: We’ll prioritise your professional development and focus on quality feedback. Be at the cutting edge: We’re at the forefront of the tech sector and reinventing the traditional investment model. Recognised and rewarded: We offer performance-led reward where everyone in the team shares in the win.