ANIMO Ventures

Overview

ANIMO Ventures is a Miami-based seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in US-based pre-seed and seed companies raising $500k to $5m, with approximately $140 million in assets under management across two funds.¹⁵ It focuses on sectors including fintech, enterprise software, healthcare tech, consumer technology, and marketplaces, emphasizing a founder-centric approach with hands-on support in fundraising, hiring, and operations.¹³ The firm is led by Latin American immigrant partners and positions itself as a strategic partner to mission-driven founders.¹

History

ANIMO Ventures was founded by Nico Berardi, Antonio Osio, and their team of Latin American immigrant partners.¹ Fund II closed at $78 million in July 2022, bringing total assets under management to approximately $140 million.¹² The firm maintains offices in Miami, San Francisco, and New York, investing primarily in US-based companies with some exposure to Canada.³

Notable Products

• Animo Ventures Fund I - Early fund managed by the firm, contributing to $140M total AUM.
• Animo Ventures Fund II - $78M seed fund closed in July 2022, actively deploying into pre-seed and seed rounds.

Reputation

ANIMO Ventures is perceived as founder-focused with strong operational support and dense networks for portfolio growth, particularly appealing to early-stage founders in fintech and enterprise software.¹ Professionals note its cross-cultural approach and people-first philosophy led by immigrant partners.² It maintains a broad sector mandate without notable public criticisms in available sources.¹³