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# [Learn NuMundo’s perspectives on investing, our portfolio, and the network we bring to founders](https://blog.numundoventures.com/blog/numundos-perspectives-on-investing-our-portfolio-and-network)

 Written by [Ivan Montoya](https://blog.numundoventures.com/blog/author/ivan-montoya) | Jul 2, 2025 1:50:47 AM

After years of listening to *Startupeable*, joining Enzo Cavalie on the podcast was both an honor and a milestone. We sat down to talk about what’s really happening in the Latin American startup scene — the stories that rarely make headlines but define the future we’re building.

Here are the ideas I shared — the ones that guide how I invest, what I look for, and why I believe LatAm is just getting started.

## Latin America feels like Silicon Valley in the 70s

There’s a reason I’m so optimistic about this region. Latin America today reminds me of:

- **Silicon Valley in the 1970s** — full of raw talent and underestimated ambition
- **China in the early 2000s** — chaotic on the surface, but deeply transformative underneath

While others focus on the problems, I see the opportunity. We’re not just copying playbooks — **we’re creating our own**.

Recommended Reading: [How to Obtain Seed Capital? ](https://blog.numundoventures.com/blog/how-to-obtain-seed-capital-the-ultimate-guide)

## I invest in founders that others overlook

Some of the best founders I’ve backed were not obvious to most investors. People like:

- **Mairon Sandoval (OCN)**
- **Pedro Julio Vallenilla Sosa (Cashea)**

What they had in common wasn’t flashy traction — it was clarity, resilience, and deep insight into the problem they were solving. I often spend **weeks or even months** getting to know founders before investing. Not because I’m slow — because **I care about how they think, not just what they’ve built**.

## I don’t believe in “growth at all costs”

There’s a false belief in venture that unless you’re burning capital aggressively, you’re not building a big company. I disagree.

I’m a huge fan of:

- **Atlassian**
- **Klaviyo**

They built massive companies with sustainable economics from day one. For me, **discipline and scale can — and should — coexist**.

Recommeded Reading: [Investment in Startups in the U.S. vs. Latin America](https://numundoventures.com/investment-in-startups-in-the-u-s-vs-latin-america/)

## Curiosity beats judgment

One of the principles that guides my work is simple:  
**Be curious, not judgmental**. (Yes, shoutout to *Ted Lasso*.)

This mindset helps me avoid snap assumptions and stay open to learning — from founders, teams, and the market itself. The best investments I’ve made came from staying curious a little longer than most.

## None of this is solo work

I’ve been lucky to learn from people like **Rich Wong**, who influenced how I think about venture. And I’ve also had the privilege of collaborating with leaders like Enzo, who’ve pushed our ecosystem forward.

Recording at Enzo’s home felt symbolic — a reminder that **building in LatAm is deeply personal, deeply connected, and always collaborative**. We kept talking for another hour after the mics were off. That says everything.

## Want to hear the full conversation?

The episode is live on [Startupeable](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupeable/). And if you’re a founder building something real in Latin America, I’d love to hear your story.

[View full post](https://blog.numundoventures.com/blog/numundos-perspectives-on-investing-our-portfolio-and-network)

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