Sam Heck

Sam Heck is a Managing Director at Valor Capital Group, a cross-border venture capital firm focused on connecting the United States and Latin American technology markets. The investment firm was established in 2011 to back early-stage and growth-stage enterprises operating across international borders, specifically targeting the Latin American region. Within his current role at the firm, Heck evaluates investment opportunities across the fintech and enterprise software sectors, frequently participating in syndicated funding rounds alongside established firms like QED Investors and Kaszek Ventures. Valor Capital Group's active portfolio includes strategic investments in regional technology startups such as Capim, which successfully secured a $27.0 million Series A financing round in February 2025. Heck currently focuses on deploying venture capital into cross-border technology startups that bridge the operational gap between North American and Latin American financial ecosystems.