LIP Ventures Boutique

What LIP Ventures Boutique does

LIP Ventures Boutique is a privately-held venture capital and business development firm founded in 2018 (incorporated 2019) and headquartered in Mexico City, with additional offices in New York and Tel Aviv. The firm manages $220 million in assets under management across two flagship vehicles — LIP Fund I ($90 million, established 2021) and LIP Fund II ($130 million, launched 2024) — and invests in early- to growth-stage technology startups connecting the Latin American and Israeli innovation ecosystems. Its stated portfolio spans more than 40 companies across fintech, cybersecurity, quantum computing, AI, healthcare, digital workspaces, identity management, and sustainable materials, with four companies reaching unicorn status and a combined portfolio ARR of $1.9 billion. Beyond capital, LIP operates the LIP Solution Marketplace, an intermediary platform providing portfolio companies with professional services and market access, and a business-partner channel offering nearshoring solutions and digital transformation support to established companies.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting three stakeholder segments: institutional and individual investors seeking diversified VC exposure (accessed through dedicated Fund I and Fund II investor portals), technology startups seeking capital plus operational enablement, and business partners pursuing nearshoring and digital transformation. LIP generates revenue through fund management economics (management fees on committed AUM), professional services to portfolio companies, and business-partner engagement fees; specific pricing, fee schedules, and carry terms are not publicly disclosed. The team is led by Managing Partners Mario Nissan and Nathan Shabot, alongside Partner & Head of Israel Alan Weisleder, and is supplemented by specialized heads of Strategy, Legal, and Finance plus a deal team of principal, associate, and analyst capacity, with total headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

LIP Ventures Boutique

Legal name

LIP Ventures Boutique

Website

https://lip.lat

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LIP Ventures Boutique is a Mexico City-based venture capital and business development firm managing $220M AUM across Fund I and Fund II, investing in technology startups across Latin America and Israel with offices in Mexico City, New York, and Tel Aviv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brand & Portfolio Strategy Consulting (MPAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Venture capital investing
• Technology startup funding
• Portfolio business development
• Nearshoring advisory
• Innovation ecosystem bridge

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fund Management: Managing venture capital funds (Fund I and Fund II) that invest in technology startups, generating returns through portfolio company value creation and exits.
2. Professional Services: Providing specialized business development services to portfolio companies including market access, professional services, and acceleration of path to profitability.
3. Business Partner Services: Nearshoring solutions and access to cutting edge technologies and business models for business partners seeking digital transformation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LIP Ventures Boutique is a global venture capital and regional business development firm that manages two actively investing technology-focused funds (Fund I at $90M and Fund II at $130M) connecting Latin American and Israeli ecosystems, providing investors with curated VC deal flow and portfolio companies with funding, market access, and professional services, while offering business partners nearshoring solutions and digital transformation support.

Product overview

LIP Ventures is a venture capital and business development firm that operates two investment funds (Fund I and Fund II) and provides a suite of investor-facing portals and a marketplace platform. Fund I and Fund II are VC funds investing in technology startups, while the Fund I and Fund II Investors Portals provide separate secure access for investors in each fund. The LIP Solution Marketplace connects portfolio companies with professional services and market access resources. The firm also offers business development services to help portfolio companies expand and accelerate growth, positioning itself as a bridge between Latin American technology ecosystems and global capital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIP Fund I: First investment vehicle of LIP Ventures managing early-stage technology investments in Latin America and Israel ecosystems.
• LIP Fund II
• LIP Solution Marketplace

Products and services

• LIP Fund I LIP Ventures' first venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology startups, providing investors access to portfolio companies across sectors including fintech, worktech, and cybersecurity. Target AUM $90M.
• LIP Fund II LIP Ventures' second venture capital fund with expanded focus, including investments in quantum computing, AI, and advanced technologies, with participation from global financial leaders. Target AUM $130M.
• Fund I Investors Portal Secure web portal for LIP Fund I investors (LPs) to access fund performance data, documents, and investment updates.
• Fund II Investors Portal Secure web portal for LIP Fund II investors (LPs) to access fund performance data, documents, and investment updates.
• LIP Solution Marketplace Online marketplace connecting LIP Ventures' portfolio companies with professional services, market access opportunities, and business development resources to accelerate growth.
• Business Development Services Hands-on business development services LIP Ventures provides to portfolio companies including market access, professional services, and operational support to expand business, grow revenue, and accelerate path to profitability. Also delivered as nearshoring and digital transformation support to business partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 unicorns generated from portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• monashees: Brazilian-born venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Latin America. Comparable to LIP in its LatAm geographic focus, stage orientation, and long-term commitment to building category leaders in the region.
• Magma Partners: Latin America-focused early-stage venture fund investing across multiple LatAm countries in technology startups. Comparable to LIP in its regional LatAm focus, fund-of-funds-plus-direct model, and emphasis on cross-border market access for portfolio companies.
• Pitango Venture Capital: Israel's largest and most established venture capital firm, investing across early and growth stages in deep tech, health tech, and enterprise software. Comparable to LIP in its Israel-first orientation and deep-tech focus, with a longer and more diversified fund track record.
• Kaszek Ventures: Largest Latin America-focused venture capital firm, investing in technology and internet-enabled companies across the region. Directly comparable to LIP's LatAm sourcing and stage focus, and a benchmark for LatAm VC returns and exit outcomes.
• Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP): Israel-focused early-stage VC investing in deep tech, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. Directly comparable to LIP's Israeli ecosystem focus and stage orientation, and a likely co-investor / competitor for Israeli deal flow.
• OurCrowd: Israel-based venture investing platform that provides LPs access to a diversified portfolio of Israeli and global tech startups. Comparable in its Israel-centric sourcing, multi-fund structure, and LP-access model, and a natural competitor for Israeli deal flow.

Regional players

• Cometa: Mexico-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage Latin American technology startups, founded by former operators. Comparable as a LatAm peer, particularly in the Mexican ecosystem where LIP is headquartered, though it is more regionally focused without the Israel leg.

Broad incumbents

• Andreessen Horowitz (a16z): Large, US-based venture capital firm operating multiple sector and stage funds including deep tech, bio, and crypto. A broad incumbent that competes for many of the same deep-tech founders (AI, security, crypto) that LIP backs, and sets the bar for follow-on capital.
• Sequoia Capital: Premier global venture capital firm investing across stages and geographies, with deep AI, infrastructure, and security franchises. A broad incumbent that increasingly competes for the same deep-tech founders and provides exit-stage capital that LIP's portfolio companies may depend on.

Emerging players

• Emerge: Early-stage venture fund focused on Latin American and US-based startups led by underrepresented founders. Comparable in its LatAm focus and stage orientation, and a potential co-investor/competitor for early-stage LatAm tech deals alongside LIP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments36 records

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