Darly Bendo

Darly Bendo is a prominent figure in early-stage technology investing, currently serving as a Partner at NXTP Ventures, a leading venture capital firm based in Latin America. He has been with NXTP Ventures since October 2018, focusing on early-stage investments across the region, particularly in technology startups. His role involves identifying and supporting promising companies primarily in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Partner at NXTP Ventures (2018 - Present)
  • Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Focus: Early-stage technology investing across Latin America
• Other Roles:
  • Investor and Board Member at several startups, including Cobli, Spline, and Arquivei.
  • Previously worked in growth stage technology investing at Warburg Pincus LLC and in mergers and acquisitions at J.P. Morgan.

Education

Bendo holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he was active in various clubs, including serving as the Chief Editor of the Western French Club's Journal.1

Languages

He is multilingual, fluent in Spanish, English, and French, with limited proficiency in Portuguese.

Recent Achievements

Under Bendo's leadership, NXTP Ventures recently closed its largest fund to date, raising $98 million to invest in early-stage B2B startups throughout Latin America. This fund aims to capitalize on the growing opportunities within the tech sector despite current macroeconomic challenges.234 Bendo has expressed optimism about the potential for growth in the region's tech landscape, highlighting low software penetration as a significant opportunity for investment.34