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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture Capital |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Bobby Aitkenhead |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Assets Under Management (AUM) | USD 800 million+ |
| Global Presence | Copenhagen, Madrid, Guatemala, Miami |
| Website | idcventures.com |
IDC Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology companies across Europe, the United States, and Latin America, with a particular focus on Brazil and Mexico. Founded in 2019 by Bobby Aitkenhead, the firm specializes in fintech, marketplaces, and healthtech. IDC Ventures operates as part of the IDC Network, a multi-fund asset management platform, and backs startups from Series A onward[1]
Background
[edit]IDC Ventures is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with offices in Madrid, Guatemala City, and Miami. The firm is supported by over 160 family offices and institutional limited partners from more than 30 countries and manages over USD 800 million in assets[2]
Founder Bobby Aitkenhead, who serves as Managing Director, is the son of economist Richard Aitkenhead, former Minister of Economy and Finance of Guatemala. IDC Ventures is also led by Alejandro Rodriguez (Managing Partner), alongside senior partners Jeremy Sparrow and Gonzalo Hinojosa. Board members include Richard Aitkenhead, Niels Ankerstjerne, and Melissa Ramirez.[3]
Investments and Portfolio
[edit]IDC Ventures led the Series C of Curve in 2021, a London-based fintech company that provides a smart card and financial app, which has since expanded operations across Europe.[4]
IDC Ventures backed CookUnity in its Series A in 2021, a U.S.-based chef-to-consumer meal delivery platform that later expanded nationwide.[5]
IDC Ventures invested in Lunar in 2021, a Danish digital bank that has since reached unicorn status after raising $210 million.[6]
IDC Ventures invested in BiPi, a car-as-a-service startup headquartered in Madrid, Spain, which was acquired by Renault in 2021.[7][8]
IDC Ventures participated in the Series A of Marco in 2022, a Miami-based trade finance platform that provides working capital to SMEs in Latin America.[9]
Funding
[edit]In 2025, IDC Ventures launched VC4 FoF I, a €150 million Fund of Funds targeting emerging venture capital managers, marking the firm’s first dedicated vehicle of this kind.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Garcia, David Cendon (2025-02-27). "IDC Ventures launches €150 million Fund of Funds, expanding global VC platform". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ Garcia, David Cendon (2025-02-27). "IDC Ventures launches €150 million Fund of Funds, expanding global VC platform". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "IDC Ventures launches inaugural €150M Fund of Funds". 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ Browne, Ryan (2021-01-12). "Fintech start-up Curve raises $95 million to bring its 'smart' payment card to the U.S." CNBC. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Meal delivery company raises $15.5 million | 2021-01-13 | Food Business News". www.foodbusinessnews.net. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "The Paypers". thepaypers.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ Garcia, David Cendon (2025-02-27). "IDC Ventures launches €150 million Fund of Funds, expanding global VC platform". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Spanish Investment Firm IDC Ventures Announces €150 Million Fund of Funds I". Tech.eu. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ Marco. "Marco Secures $12M in Series A Funding to Revolutionize LatAm SME Trade Finance". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Spanish Investment Firm IDC Ventures Announces €150 Million Fund of Funds I". Tech.eu. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "IDC Ventures launches inaugural €150M Fund of Funds". 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
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