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GBM Ventures

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We invest in promising companies in LATAM to accelerate their growth through funding in Seed, A and B series. Our investment themes are Fintech, Ecommerce & Marketplaces, Health & Wellness, Foodtech & Food Services.

Companies in our portfolio have access to consulting services from our team of operational experts. We provide access to Mexico’s largest companies and a global network of top VC and PE funds.

We invest in top VC and PE funds around the world. As LP we look to diversify among different industries, growth stages and geographies, with the goal of creating synergies between local and global businesses.

We partner with top VC and PE funds to connect the best of LATAM with the rest of the world.

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