Esteban, a passionate entrepreneur with extensive experience in the travel and tourism world, found himself in the middle of closing his first SPV to fund a round for Viajanet in Brazil when the travel industry came to a standstill. Unprecedented uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic clouded the future, but Esteban remained steadfast in his belief that travel would ultimately recover, just as it had after 9-11. He recognized this period as a prime opportunity to invest in resilient travel companies that could weather the storm.

Over the next 12 months, Esteban evaluated more than 20 travel-related opportunities, but none displayed the strong fundamentals or motivated teams he sought. Simultaneously, he noticed an influx of promising ventures in other sectors, such as healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, and fintech, which were making a significant impact on people's lives.

This development resonated with Esteban's personal mission to transform lives and create a real-world impact. His passion, determination, and eagerness to embrace new challenges matched perfectly with these innovative sectors, setting the stage for his venture capital fund to thrive.

Jorge, a private equity and venture capital enthusiast with a history of early-stage investments dating back to his time in Silicon Valley in the late nineties, sensed the dawn of a new era in investment opportunities spanning the US and Latin America. He recognized the US for its unparalleled ability to transform major crises into opportunities for bold, moonshot ventures. Meanwhile, Latin America piqued the interest of sophisticated global investors, particularly from the US, as the region made impressive strides in bridging the digital divide between the wealthy and the poor.

This unique moment in history, marked by countless conversations, shared podcasts, articles, and inspiring webinars, resonated with Jorge, a voracious reader, as he reflected on the significance of his personal and professional journey. He felt compelled to actively pursue these promising opportunities.

As an astute observer of Silicon Valley trends and an investor in startups since 1998, Jorge's time living in the San Francisco Bay Area during the late nineties granted him valuable insights and fostered a robust network within the industry. This experience positioned him perfectly to seize the global investment opportunities on the horizon.