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§ Venture Capital · Boca Raton, FL, USA
Venture capital firm investing £500,000-£5 million in early-stage and high-growth technology companies in UK and Europe.
Key people at Chromo Invest.
Chromo Invest is a venture capital firm based in Dundee, Scotland, that invests in early stage and established high growth technology companies across the United Kingdom and Europe. The firm focuses on building a portfolio of data driven businesses operating within the artificial intelligence, software as a service, healthcare, gaming, and financial technology sectors. The organization typically allocates capital ranging from £500,000 to £5 million per transaction, participating in multiple financing rounds from the seed stage onward. Its investment portfolio features technology and gaming enterprises, including Ace Aquatec, Team17, and TVSquared by Innovid. Additionally, the firm frequently collaborates with strategic investment partners such as LVP and SIS Ventures to support its portfolio companies. Chromo Invest was originally founded prior to 2006, operating for over two decades under founders Paddy Burns and Chris van der Kuyl.
Key people at Chromo Invest.
Chromo Invest is a Brazilian family investment office, private equity firm, hedge fund, and venture capital entity primarily managing the media-derived wealth of the Sirotsky family, originating from Grupo RBS. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Porto Alegre, it focuses on global alternative investments, including liquid and non-liquid assets, with a flexible, multi-asset capital approach aimed at preserving and compounding intergenerational wealth. The firm invests across various sectors, including early-stage technology and growth opportunities, with a particular interest in alternative business models and renewable energy in North America and Europe[1][2][3][5].
Chromo Invest was founded in 2013 by Celso Viegas Portasio, Marcelo Ferreira, and Tiago Wallau Kretzmann in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It evolved as a single-family office managing the wealth of the Sirotsky family, whose fortune stems from the media conglomerate Grupo RBS. Over time, the firm expanded its focus from managing family wealth to actively investing in early-stage ventures and alternative assets globally, reflecting a strategic evolution toward venture capital and private equity investments[1][2].
Chromo Invest rides the trend of family offices increasingly engaging in venture capital and alternative investments, particularly in technology and renewable energy sectors. The timing aligns with growing global emphasis on sustainability and innovation, where early-stage investments can yield significant long-term impact. By deploying flexible capital and backing unique investment ideas, Chromo Invest influences the startup ecosystem by providing critical growth capital and strategic support, especially in Brazil and expanding internationally[1][2][5].
Looking ahead, Chromo Invest is likely to deepen its focus on early-stage technology and renewable energy sectors, capitalizing on global sustainability trends and technological innovation. Its role as a family office with a venture capital mindset positions it well to adapt to evolving market dynamics and emerging opportunities. The firm’s influence may expand as it continues to back innovative startups and alternative assets, potentially increasing its footprint beyond Brazil into broader global markets, reinforcing its mission to preserve and grow wealth through forward-looking investments[1][2][5].
