IGNIA overview
Stories about IGNIA
Mexican VC: profits will help fight poverty
Good returns are essential for IGNIA, which looks to create meaningful change in the lowest socioeconomic segment in Latin America, said co-founder Álvaro Rodríguez. The Monterrey, Mexico-based firm recently held a $21m first close on its debut fund.
Latin American social venture fund holds first close on $20.6m
Mexican VC IGNIA’s first fund, targeting up to $75m, will seek to create social impact throughout Latin America without sacrificing returns.
IGNIA contact information
Offices
101 Arch St., 8th Floor, Boston, 02110, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Gabriela Santín Arreola | Job titleIndustry and Investor Relation | LocationSan Pedro, Mexico | Email  ----------- |
| Ms. Cristina Fernández | Job titleChief Financial Officer | LocationSan Pedro, Mexico | Email -------- |
| Mr. Álvaro Rodríguez | Job titleCo-Founder and Managing Partner | LocationSan Pedro, Mexico | Email --------- |
| Mr. Michael Chu | Job titleCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus | LocationBoston, United States | Email ---------- |
IGNIA funds managed
Closed funds: 6
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----- | Close dateApr 2024 | Strategy ----------- | |
Fund size -------- | Close dateApr 2024 | Strategy ------- | |
Fund size ----------- | Close dateMay 2022 | Strategy ----------- | |
Stories that mention IGNIA
BRAZIL RISING
The Latin American nation is seeing a positive impact from US rating agency Standard & Poor's officially changing its status to investment grade.
Looking down market
Expect private equity firms in Latin America to target businesses catering to the base of the socioeconomic pyramid, writes Suzanne Weinstock.