ADN.vc, the Peruvian fund led by Alberto Arrieta and Diego Alfageme, recently announced the closing of its Fund I at US$2.5 million, exceeding the $2 million initially targeted. The fund is backed by more than 60 limited partners (LPs) based in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, the United States, and Europe.
Its goal is to support startups in the pre-seed stage, where financing is often difficult to secure, particularly in sectors such as fintech and proptech.
Sectors with a lack of investment
The team at ADN.vc has over 15 years of experience in finance, real estate, and investment, and they have identified a gap: founders with solid ideas in pre-seed stages often run out of viable options. Therefore, with this fund, they plan to invest in 21 to 24 startups, with an initial investment of US$50,000.
From that group, they will select between 7 and 8 companies to follow up with up to an additional $120,000. This is a game-changer for an entrepreneur validating a product and market in countries like Mexico, Chile, Colombia, or Peru—and now also looking toward Argentina, Ecuador, and Central America.
According to data from the fund itself shared in a press release, the startups already in its portfolio have reported an average 65% increase in revenue after receiving support from ADN.
Addressing critical infrastructure
Today, the portfolio consists of 11 companies spread across the region. Among them are Kira, Konvex, Finnecto, Yuun AI, Neat Pagos, Lebané, Nufi, Creditrust, Skyblue Analytics, UIN, and Wisecricket. Each, from its own niche, is tackling real problems in financial or real estate infrastructure, ranging from payments with stablecoins to identity verification using artificial intelligence, as well as platforms that connect data from ERPs and CRMs or loyalty systems linked to rent payments.
All are addressing structural pain points that hinder the growth of businesses and individuals in Latin America. And the fund emphasizes that this approach is no coincidence; it stems from a team that has operated within these industries, not just from a VC’s desk.
Alberto Arrieta was appointed to the board of the Peruvian Venture Capital Association (PECAP) for the 2026–2028 term. And Diego Alfageme will lead the organization of Peru Tech Week 2026, to be held in October in Lima, featuring events such as Endeavor Inspire, the Peru Venture Capital Conference, and the Peru Business Fest.
“Peru Tech Week is a unique opportunity that brings together the region’s top founders,
investors, and technology developers in the region. This year, in close
collaboration with PECAP, COFIDE, Endeavor, and ADN,” said Alfageme.
This highlights something that is often underestimated: the need to connect founders, investors, and developers in the region, especially outside traditional hubs like Mexico or Brazil. For now, ADN is already reviewing applications from startups interested in participating.
