New Ventures

What New Ventures does

New Ventures is a Mexico City-headquartered impact investment and acceleration platform operating across Latin America since 2004. The organization runs 14 active acceleration programs annually, accelerating approximately 300 impact-focused companies per year and building toward a cumulative base of more than 2,000 startups across 15+ countries. Its core customer segments are impact-driven entrepreneurs (primary), women-led and social/environmental enterprises (financing via VIWALA), and impact investors/corporate sponsors/ecosystem players (networking via FLII and AIIMx).

The product portfolio is structured across four interconnected pillars. (1) Acceleration Programs include flagship offerings such as I3 LATAM, the Mexico Accelerator Programme (with IKEA), #EmprendeEnTikTok Latam (with TikTok across Mexico, Colombia, and Peru), Mexico ClimAccelerator CHIH (with Climate KIC and IDB LAB), MAR+Invest (Mesoamerican Reef), RE-INVENTA EL CAMPO (agribusiness for youth 18–35), TECA México (coastal marine ecosystems), Desafía (trans founders), and Amasando tu negocio (mipyme bakers, with Lesaffre). All programs are free to participants and funded through corporate and foundation sponsorships. (2) Financing comprises NV Capital (equity investment fund for impact enterprises) and VIWALA (revenue-based loans for women-led and social/environmental enterprises in Mexico). (3) Ecosystem Building is delivered through FLII (Latin American Impact Investment Forum, launched 2011, connecting 3,500+ participants from 50+ countries) and AIIMx (Mexico's national representative in the GSG Impact global network). (4) NV Frontiers offers advisory services, impact measurement frameworks, and innovative finance design. The organization reports no proprietary technology and is explicitly characterized as a non-technology platform; technology, where present, is conventional (website, social channels, email, event platforms).

The business model is hybrid. Revenue is generated through corporate and foundation sponsorship of acceleration programs (not participant fees), investment returns from NV Capital equity positions, interest/repayment from VIWALA revenue-based loans, and advisory fees from NV Frontiers engagements. The customer base is highly distributed at the entrepreneur level (300 new + 2,000+ alumni), but revenue concentration likely sits at the sponsor/fund level with a finite roster of corporate and institutional backers including IKEA, TikTok, SAP, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, IDB LAB, Climate KIC, GIZ, Lesaffre, and COSUDE. Leadership is anchored by Founding Partner Rodrigo Villar (also founder of Adobe Capital, Mexico's first impact investment fund) and Managing Partner Armando Laborde (former director of ProMujer México, Ashoka Latinoamérica, and Fincomún microfinance), giving the firm founder-level credibility in the LATAM impact ecosystem. In 2026, the company expanded its operational footprint beyond Latin America for the first time as fleet operator for Apollo Go's autonomous ride-hailing service in Dubai.

Name

New Ventures

Legal name

New Ventures México

Website

https://nvgroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New Ventures is a Mexico City-headquartered impact investment and acceleration platform that runs 14 programs annually, accelerating 300+ impact startups across Latin America through capital (NV Capital, VIWALA), mentorship, and ecosystem-building (FLII, AIIMx), serving entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Impact Venture Acceleration and Investment

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Loan Brokers (6163)

akta.pro primary industry

Impact / ESG Venture Capital (FSANAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Sector & Blended Finance Arms (IFC-type) (BPADACAJ), Impact Investment & Social Finance Programs (BPADAOAJ), Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Impact venture acceleration
• Social entrepreneurship programs
• Impact investment fund
• Revenue-based loans
• Ecosystem building services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Acceleration Program Fees: Free acceleration programs supported by large companies and foundations - revenue comes from corporate and foundation sponsorships rather than participant fees.
2. Investment Returns: NVC invests in impact-focused enterprises throughout Latin America; returns generated through equity investments and revenue-based loans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Ventures accelerates, invests in, and supports impact-driven ventures across Latin America through a portfolio of 14 annual acceleration programs, an impact investment fund (NVC), revenue-based loans for women-led enterprises (VIWALA), advisory and impact finance services (NV Frontiers), and ecosystem-building platforms (FLII forum and AIIMx network). The programs are offered free to participating entrepreneurs and funded by corporate and foundation sponsors such as IKEA, TikTok, SAP, JPMorgan, and GIZ.

Product overview

New Ventures operates as an impact investment and acceleration ecosystem in Latin America, offering a multi-faceted portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offerings include: (1) Acceleration Programs — 14 active programs annually accelerating 300+ impact companies, including flagship programs like I3 LATAM, #EmprendeEnTikTok, Mexico Accelerator Programme, MAR+Invest, RE-INVENTA EL CAMPO, Mexico ClimAccelerator CHIH, Desafía, Amasando tu negocio, and TECA México; (2) Financing — through New Ventures Capital (NVC) investment fund for impact-focused enterprises and VIWALA revenue-based loans for women-led enterprises; (3) NV Frontiers Advisory & Impact Finance — offering advisory services, impact measurement & management frameworks, and innovative financial vehicles; (4) Ecosystem Building — FLII (Latin American Impact Investment Forum) and AIIMx (Alliance for Impact Investing) as networking platforms; and (5) Colectiva NV — a community platform connecting accelerated entrepreneurs with mentors. Together, these offerings create a comprehensive support system from acceleration through financing to ecosystem integration for impact-driven ventures across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acceleration Programs (umbrella portfolio) Scalable acceleration programs supporting impact-driven startups across Latin America, providing mentorship, training, and capacity building through 14 active programs annually targeting social and environmental challenges. Free for participating entrepreneurs.
• I3 LATAM Free acceleration program seeking innovative social entrepreneurs in Latin America that benefit vulnerable populations through quality employment, goods, and services provision, selecting 10 entrepreneurs per edition.
• #EmprendeEnTikTok Latam Free acceleration program designed to boost visibility, growth, and commercial success of MSMEs in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru through training, personalized mentoring, and access to seed capital and financing.
• Mexico Accelerator Programme (MAP) Supports 10 Mexican entrepreneurs annually creating livelihood opportunities and providing access to affordable goods and services for underserved communities, addressing environmental challenges in Mexico City.
• MAR+Invest Acceleration program promoting for-profit projects that contribute to protection, conservation, and restoration of the Mesoamerican Reef and nearby ecosystems and communities in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
• RE-INVENTA EL CAMPO Acceleration program focused on early-stage agribusiness models founded by Mexican youth ages 18-35, seeking to improve agriculture processes for smallholders in Mexico.
• Mexico ClimAccelerator CHIH Year-long program dedicated to strengthening the Climate Tech ecosystem in Chihuahua and Mexico, boosting innovative startups addressing climate change challenges and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Desafía Program helping trans founders understand basic business elements including legal, operations, and finance to optimize processes and create successful businesses, focused on financial inclusion.
• Amasando tu negocio First acceleration program for mipyme bakers designed by bakers and business experts, helping professionalize products and services to develop the bakery industry.
• TECA México Program promoting companies, organizations, and ideas with positive social and environmental impact in coastal marine ecosystems in Mexico, with priority in Baja California Sur.
• New Ventures Capital (NVC) Impact investment fund investing in entrepreneurs with innovative market-based solutions addressing social and environmental challenges, combining smart capital with capacity building to trigger high-growth and impact.
• VIWALA Revenue-based loan product committed to reducing gender inequality by financing women-led and social/environmental enterprises to maximize their potential and participate in local economies.
• NV Frontiers (Advisory & Impact Finance) Advisory and impact finance services supporting organizations to amplify impact through innovative business and investment models, including strategic guidance, capacity building, impact measurement frameworks, and innovative financial vehicles.
• FLII (Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto) Latin American Impact Investment Forum, the leading conference for impact investing and social entrepreneurship in Latin America, connecting investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and government representatives since 2011.
• AIIMx (Alianza por la Inversión de Impacto) Alliance for Impact Investing network dedicated to advancing impact investing and social entrepreneurship agenda in Mexico, representing Mexico in the GSG Impact global network active in over 50 countries.
• Colectiva NV Living community of entrepreneurs and mentors created to connect talent, experience, and purpose, forming part of New Ventures acceleration programs with the goal of strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem through personalized mentorship, learning spaces, and valuable professional connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ startups accelerated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Apollo Go (Baidu and Uber)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026New Ventures serves as the fleet operator for Apollo Go, the world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dubai's Jumeirah area, as part of Dubai's Vision 2030 goal to make 25% of city trips autonomous by 2030.
• GSG ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011New Ventures Group participates in the GSG Impact network, a global network active in over 50 countries, contributing to the transformation of financial systems worldwide by promoting impact consideration alongside risk and return in every investment decision.
• AshokamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshoka provides 3-year stipends and lifetime access to networks and support for early-stage entrepreneurs. For I3 LATAM, they provide workshops on systemic change.
• Bridge for BillionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner3-month online incubation program with mentor support for entrepreneurs in incubation stage (pre-sale or post-sale without validated business model).
• LefilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSwiss consultancy focused on social impact that provides support for alliances through donations, facilitation, and technical assistance for PES LATAM entrepreneurs.
• VC4AmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform connecting entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors with opportunities to grow business and impact. Hosts I3 LATAM application process.
• TikTokcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTikTok partners with New Ventures on #EmprendeEnTikTok Latam acceleration program to boost visibility, growth, and commercial success of MSMEs in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pomona Impact: LATAM-focused impact investment and advisory firm. Directly comparable in regional scope, advisory practice, and blended-finance orientation to New Ventures.
• Acumen: Global impact investment fund and accelerator focused on early-stage social enterprises. Directly comparable to NV Capital + acceleration model, with a longer track record and broader geographic footprint.
• Agora Partnerships: LATAM-focused impact accelerator and network for social enterprises. Closely mirrors New Ventures' acceleration-plus-fellowship model across Central and South America.
• NESsT: Nonprofit that finances and develops social enterprises in Central/Eastern Europe and LATAM. Directly comparable as a regional impact enterprise accelerator and fund.
• Vox Capital: Brazilian impact venture capital firm investing in startups at the base of the pyramid. Comparable equity-instrument focus to NV Capital within the LATAM impact ecosystem.
• Quona Capital: Emerging-markets venture firm investing in fintech and impact-driven startups. Comparable to NV Capital's equity-instrument approach with a fintech and financial-inclusion tilt similar to VIWALA.

Broad incumbents

• IDB Lab: Innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank. Co-funds ClimAccelerator CHIH with New Ventures and operates at much larger scale across LATAM, providing a development-finance incumbent benchmark.
• Ashoka: Global network of leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows). Strategic partner with New Ventures on I3 LATAM and a broader incumbent in social-entrepreneurship support worldwide.
• Omidyar Network: Philanthropic investment firm founded by Pierre Omidyar. Comparable as a large-scale impact investor with both grant and equity vehicles across emerging markets.
• Bridges Fund Management: Specialist impact and sustainable investment manager in the UK. Comparable as an established impact fund manager with multi-strategy products (equity, debt, advisory).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewVenturesMX
• Facebookfacebook.com/newventuresmexico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newventuresmx
• Instagraminstagram.com/newventuresmx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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