VELA Impact Fund
Vehicle for Social and Environmental Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean
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The VELA Impact Fund is an investment vehicle anchored by CAF - development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean - and managed by Sonen Capital in partnership with Fondo de Fondos, focused on identifying and evaluating investment opportunities across the region.
What is VELA?
What is VELA?
VELA was born to strengthen the impact investment ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean, connecting institutional capital with investment opportunities that contribute to the sustainable development of the region.
The Fund seeks to boost companies and funds with growth potential, promoting solutions that generate measurable social and environmental outcomes, while seeking competitive risk-adjusted returns.
Who participates?
Who participates?
VELA brings together the experience of three organizations committed to sustainable development and the mobilization of capital to Latin America and the Caribbean.
CAF: Anchor investor of the Fund.
Sonen Capital: Manager specializing in impact investments.
Fondo de Fondos: Co-manager with extensive experience in private equity and financing for high-potential companies.
Who should apply?
Who should apply?
To be considered, you must have a fund or company that operates in Latin America and the Caribbean that develops solutions with social and environmental impact.
We are looking for:
Venture Capital Funds, Growth Equity, Private Debt and Mezzanine Structures.
Growth stage companies (Series A and above).
Organizations with potential for scalable and measurable impact.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Before submitting your information, verify that you meet these requirements:
Operate in eligible countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Seek to generate social and/or environmental impact.
Align with the Fund's priority sectors.
Meet the investment criteria established for funds or companies.
Upon reviewing your information, the team will assess your alignment with VELA's investment strategy. Submitting an application does not guarantee that we will review, pursue or invest in any opportunity.
Prioritized Sectors
Prioritized Sectors
Investment Areas
VELA prioritizes opportunities that contribute to solving some of the region's main development challenges.
Regenerative Agriculture
Biodiversity
Blue Economy
Financial Inclusion
Poverty Reduction: Health, education and employability, connectivity and access to basic services.
Does your fund or company meet the criteria?
If your organization seeks to generate social or environmental impact and meets the eligibility requirements, we want to hear about it.
The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to invest, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Submission of information regarding a company or fund does not create any obligation on the part of VELA Impact Fund, Sonen Capital, Fondo de Fondos, or CAF to review, respond to, or invest in any opportunity. Any investment is subject to the Fund's investment criteria, due diligence, internal approvals, and definitive legal documentation. Information submitted through this website may be shared among Sonen Capital, Fondo de Fondos, CAF, and their advisors to evaluate potential investment opportunities. The VELA Impact Fund, Sonen Capital, Fondo de Fondos, and CAF make no representation or warranty regarding the security or confidentiality of information submitted electronically.
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