IDC Ventures

$1 billion on-chain = a groundbreaking achievement for institutional finance. The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), tokenized by Securitize, has officially surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) Why does this matter? ➡️Institutional validation: BUIDL proves that tokenized funds are not just a concept but a scalable reality, backed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. ➡️Enhanced liquidity & transparency: On-chain tokenization reduces counterparty risk, enables near-instant transfers, and offers real-time visibility into assets. ➡️Cross-chain interoperability: Launched on Ethereum, BUIDL now operates across multiple blockchains, including Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. ➡️Growing market potential: Tokenization of real-world assets is projected to reach $50B in value by the end of 2025. As Carlos Domingo, Co-founder & CEO of Securitize, puts it: "BUIDL is a pioneering product that has paved the way for tokenized securities to demonstrate for the investment community the integration and accessibility that the market desperately needed." Securitize continues to lead the charge in tokenizing real-world assets, reshaping the financial landscape, and accelerating digital asset adoption at scale. #Securitize #Tokenization #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalFinance #Fintech #IDCVentures 

We’re grateful to our partners at IDC Arena Credit Ventures for joining the IDC Annual Meeting 2025 and strengthening our growth in venture debt. Their work is expanding our reach and reinforcing our commitment to supporting founders with flexible financing solutions. Congratulations to Melissa Ramirez de Coburn, Erik Garrigo, and the entire team! #VentureDebt #GrowthCapital #IDCAnnualMeeting #IDCArenaCreditVentures #IDCVentures

Over the past two days, we’ve hosted 26 sessions, 25 speakers, and countless meaningful conversations – all fueled by IDC Ventures’ vision and long-term commitment to founders and investors. Day 2 of the IDC Annual Meeting was all about innovation: 🔹 Bobby Aitkenhead, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Jaclyn Baumgarten explored what makes IDCV unique: our marketplace- and fintech-driven strategy and evolution from fund builder to platform creator – delivering 2x capital returns. We saw firsthand how our portfolio is reshaping industries, including the Rule of 40 for marketplaces. 🔹 Noah Palansky shared how Taiv is transforming in-bar TV advertising. 🔹 Mateo Marietti took us behind the scenes of CookUnity, the tech-powered meal delivery giant transforming the food industry. He shared the company's journey – from its early challenges to its rapid growth – and we had the unique opportunity to hear directly from the chefs, consumers, and team members who make this vision a reality every day. 🔹 Max Reiff shed light on AI, automation, and the age of exponential innovation, while Antonio Baena Marcos provided key insights into the evolution of Fintech in LatAm – two forces shaping the future of global markets. 🔹 Reeta K. Holmes, Niels Ankerstjerne Sloth, and Alejandra Godoy shared a closer look at IDCV’s strategy, performance, and approach to building a durable, founder-first platform for global venture. 🔹 Daniel Shteyn of SuperSim and Fernando Gonzalez of Coru each shared updates from the frontlines of consumer lending in Latin America – from reaching millions of underserved customers to building sustainable and profitable growth in highly competitive markets. 🔹 Richard Aitkenhead delivered a remarkable closing session, taking us through IDC’s 30-year journey and setting the stage for an even bolder future ahead. 🔹 A special recognition to the groundbreaking IDCV projects that took center stage: VC4 FoF Fund of Funds, Protein Capital, and IDC Arena Credit Ventures, each driving innovation and pushing boundaries across venture. To top it all off, we had the honor of learning from bestselling author Florencia Andres, inspiring us to dream bigger and cultivate a winning mindset! An event filled with genuine connections, bold ideas, and a shared vision for the future. #IDCAnnualMeeting #VentureCapital #Founders #Innovation #IDCV

Over the past two days, we’ve hosted 26 sessions, 25 speakers, and countless meaningful conversations – all fueled by IDC Ventures’ vision and long-term commitment to founders and investors. Day 2 of the IDC Annual Meeting was all about innovation: 🔹 Bobby Aitkenhead, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Jaclyn Baumgarten explored what makes IDCV unique: our marketplace- and fintech-driven strategy and evolution from fund builder to platform creator – delivering 2x capital returns. We saw firsthand how our portfolio is reshaping industries, including the Rule of 40 for marketplaces. 🔹 Noah Palansky shared how Taiv is transforming in-bar TV advertising. 🔹 Mateo Marietti took us behind the scenes of CookUnity, the tech-powered meal delivery giant transforming the food industry. He shared the company's journey – from its early challenges to its rapid growth – and we had the unique opportunity to hear directly from the chefs, consumers, and team members who make this vision a reality every day. 🔹 Max Reiff shed light on AI, automation, and the age of exponential innovation, while Antonio Baena Marcos provided key insights into the evolution of Fintech in LatAm – two forces shaping the future of global markets. 🔹 Reeta K. Holmes, Niels Ankerstjerne Sloth, and Alejandra Godoy shared a closer look at IDCV’s strategy, performance, and approach to building a durable, founder-first platform for global venture. 🔹 Daniel Shteyn of SuperSim and Fernando Gonzalez of Coru each shared updates from the frontlines of consumer lending in Latin America – from reaching millions of underserved customers to building sustainable and profitable growth in highly competitive markets. 🔹 Richard Aitkenhead delivered a remarkable closing session, taking us through IDC’s 30-year journey and setting the stage for an even bolder future ahead. 🔹 A special recognition to the groundbreaking IDCV projects that took center stage: VC4 FoF Fund of Funds, Protein Capital, and IDC Arena Credit Ventures, each driving innovation and pushing boundaries across venture. To top it all off, we had the honor of learning from bestselling author Florencia Andres, inspiring us to dream bigger and cultivate a winning mindset! An event filled with genuine connections, bold ideas, and a shared vision for the future. #IDCAnnualMeeting #VentureCapital #Founders #Innovation #IDCV

It was great to have NovoPayment CEO Rodrigo Rodas join us at the IDC Annual Meeting 2025 in Miami! Rodrigo shared how NovoPayment is leading innovation across the Americas with cutting-edge digital financial solutions, and how their work is driving impactful change in the fintech landscape. #IDCAnnualMeeting #NovoPayment #Fintech #Innovation #Leadership #DigitalFinance #FutureOfFintech

This week, Miami became the home of visionaries, investors, and founders shaping the future. The IDC Annual Meeting has officially begun – setting the stage for transformation. A space where genuine connections spark bold opportunities, where innovation meets capital, and where IDC Network’s vision comes to life. And this year is unlike any other. IDC Network is celebrating 30 years of impact, of investing in people, of turning ambition into reality. Day 1 was dynamic: ✅ A major milestone for American Foods: We celebrated Valante Capital’s strategic investment in this market leader, expanding its footprint across 25+ countries. ✅ Unveiling the future of IDC Ventures: We introduced VC4 FoF, our new Fund of Funds, reinforcing our commitment to scaling world-class investments. And IDC Arena, an exciting new venture debt initiative that will expand the IDC Network ecosystem even further. ✅ Founders taking center stage: Visionary entrepreneurs Fernando Gonzalez, Rodrigo Rodas, Daniel Shteyn, and Ricardo Osorio Jones-Parra shared their journeys, proving that bold ideas and the right backing can change industries – and lives. This event is a reminder of what makes IDC Network so powerful: long-term partnerships, relentless ambition, and a global community that feels like home. A huge thank you to the people who drive this impact forward: Richard Aitkenhead, Bobby Aitkenhead, Richard Lee, Carlos Colom, Hector Valero, Melissa Ramirez de Coburnírez, Ana Luisa Martínez-Mont, Margarita Klose, and Miguel Fernandez. And we’re just getting started. Today, we continue shaping the next decade of investment and innovation. Let’s build the future, together. #IDCAnnualMeeting #30YearsOfIDC #Investment #VentureCapital #Founders #Innovation #Networking #TransformingLives

Can AI truly revolutionize customer experience? 🤖 The answer is a resounding yes. From the first interaction to post-sale support, AI is transforming every customer touchpoint – making experiences more seamless, efficient, and personalized. The key lies in how AI enhances every stage of the customer journey: ✔ ️ Anticipating needs before they arise – AI can proactively suggest solutions, reducing customer effort and enhancing satisfaction. ✔️ Creating truly personalized interactions – Every recommendation and response adapts in real time based on individual preferences and history. ✔️ Always available, always responsive – With 24/7 instant support, customers get the answers they need—whenever they need them. ✔️ Constantly improving through learning – AI refines its approach with each interaction, optimizing customer engagement over time. ✔️ Strengthening post-sale relationships – Beyond the purchase, AI keeps the conversation going with smart follow-ups and tailored support. Coru is leading this transformation with Adi, the Intelligent Digital Assistant. Powered by advanced AI, Adi enhances every stage of the customer journey—interacting with users, automating tasks, and delivering hyper-personalized digital experiences. The result? Smoother operations, stronger customer relationships, and a competitive edge that sets businesses apart. #AI #CustomerExperience #Innovation #VentureCapital #Coru #IDCVentures 

How do you expand access to credit in a region with 300M+ underbanked adults? You build the infrastructure to support it. NovoPayment has partnered with LoanPro to bring modern lending solutions to financial institutions and fintechs across Latin America. With financial inclusion rising—from 38 points in 2021 to 47.6 in 2024, according to the Credicorp Financial Inclusion Index—there’s still a long way to go. Millions lack access to modern credit products, and many providers lack the infrastructure to deliver them efficiently at scale. This partnership changes that. By integrating NovoPayment’s API-based issuing processing with LoanPro’s lending and credit management solutions, financial institutions can now offer tailored credit products with compliance and efficiency at the core. As Rodrigo Rodas, CEO of NovoPayment, puts it: "Access to credit is a cornerstone of true financial inclusion. Partnering with LoanPro enables us to empower financial institutions and fintechs across Latin America, providing them with the tools to offer diverse credit products and foster economic growth in the region." With 310M+ transactions processed in 2024 and operations in 15 markets, NovoPayment continues to drive financial innovation in Latin America. #NovoPayment #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #DigitalBanking #CreditSolutions #IDCVentures 

Grateful to have co-hosted the Women in Tech Dinner with J.P. Morgan, bringing together brilliant minds to discuss the future of women in technology. A special thanks to Melissa Ramirez de Coburn, Managing Partner at IDC Arena Credit Ventures for co-leading this initiative and championing the conversation around women’s leadership in tech. We also appreciate our partners at J.P. Morgan, and especially Lavinia Meliti, for making this event possible. Looking forward to driving more impact together! #WomenInTech #IDCVentures #JPMorgan #TechLeadership

If you want to learn about Retail & AI in Latin America, this is the place to be! The future of Retail in LatAm is being shaped by Artificial Intelligence, and staying ahead means understanding how to apply it effectively. AI-driven strategies are transforming customer acquisition, retention, and personalized experiences – key to driving growth in such a dynamic market. Join Leal, a leader in customer acquisition technology in Latin America, alongside top industry experts to explore how AI can boost repeat purchases and optimize retail profitability with real success stories from the region. 🗓 Date: March 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM COL | 10 AM MEX 📍 Zoom | Free Registration Featured Experts: 🎙 @FedericoCouret – Loyalty & Reward Co 🎙 @NicolásPérez – Leal 🎙 @SaloméMuriel – Publicize & Forbes Colombia Register here: #RetailTech #AI #CustomerRetention #Ecommerce #Latam #Webinar #Leal #IDCVentures