About 17Sigma
17Sigma is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. It is primarily based out of Buenos Aires, Argentina. As of Apr 2026, 17Sigma is an active investor, having invested in 8 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Brazil based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of aro.ia.br A lot of funds co-invest with 17Sigma, with names like Onevc sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. 17Sigma has team of 7 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Rounds of Entry
Seed
17Sigma's List of Top Investments
17Sigma has a portfolio of 8 companies. Their most notable investments are in aro.ia.br and Patagon.Their portfolio spans across Brazil, Ukraine, United States and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Retail and 2 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by 17Sigma:
1. NG.CASH
Provider of digital accounts, prepaid cards, and payment processing services. The company offers digital accounts with options for customization. It facilitates money transfers and payments through its platform. The company also provides prepaid cards for online and physical purchases. It acts as a payment institution authorized by the central bank. The company partners with banking institutions to offer financial products.
Key facts about NG.CASH
2. Patagon
Developer of AI agents for lead qualification and sales automation. The company provides customizable AI agents that qualify leads and schedule appointments. These agents integrate with existing databases and customer relationship management systems. The agents record interactions, providing detailed lead profiles and automated follow-ups. The company offers onboarding to integrate the AI agents.
Key facts about Patagon
- Location: Wilmington (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.85M
- Employee Count: 24 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: K Fund, Onevc and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 05, 2025, $*****
3. Aravita
Provider of inventory management software solutions for grocery retailers. The platform provides sophisticated AI and optimization models for retail operations. It also helps to reduce overstocking of food products and food waste.
Key facts about Aravita
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.5M
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, DGF and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 31, 2023, $*****
4. Neofin
Provider of no-code lending automation platform for financial institutions. This platform enables the creation and deployment of various loan products, including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and other lending solutions. It offers features such as digital onboarding, KYC technology, and a comprehensive underwriting studio. The platform is designed for scalability and reliability, supporting high transaction volumes and seamless integration with existing systems. It streamlines loan origination processes, allowing for faster product launches and improved operational efficiency. The platform prioritizes security and compliance with industry standards.
Key facts about Neofin
5. Stay
Platform providing employee benefits, long-term incentives, and private corporate pension plans to help companies engage and retain their talent. It provides guidance and resources to enhance executive compensation strategies and improve remuneration practices. It help you invest in your dreams quickly and without complications with our corporate private pension benefit, bringing peace of mind for a peaceful future.
Key facts about Stay
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Investors: Maya Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 30, 2024, $*****
17Sigma's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
17Sigma has invested in 8 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 4 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in aro.ia.br and most recent follow-on round was in Patagon.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
17Sigma's Investments by Stage
17Sigma has made 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.64M.17Sigma's Investments by Sector
17Sigma has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 7 Tech companies, 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Software companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
FinTech | 5 |
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
17Sigma's Investments by Geography
17Sigma has made most investments in Brazil (4), followed by Ukraine where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Brazil | 4 |
Ukraine | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Uruguay | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
17Sigma's recent investments
17Sigma has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - aro.ia.br.Here are the most recent investments by 17Sigma:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 21, 2026 | - | Seed | 5461 | [+3] | |
Nov 05, 2025 | United States | Seed | 5895 | [+2] | |
Jul 14, 2025 | Brazil | Series B | 9278 | ||
Feb 05, 2025 | Brazil | Seed | 5856 | [+9] | |
Feb 05, 2025 | Ukraine | Seed | 8445 | [+8] |
Team profile of 17Sigma
17Sigma has a team of 7 members including 2 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 1 Principal located in United States and Argentina. 17Sigma's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in 17Sigma:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Argentina | - | ||
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - |
Co-investors of 17Sigma
Over the past 4 years, 42 investors have co-invested in 17Sigma's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of 17Sigma: 32 investors entered a company along with 17Sigma. These include investors like Onevc (2 companies).
- Invested after 17Sigma: A total of 10 investors have invested in 17Sigma's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tekton Ventures (1 company), Generalist Capital (1 company) and New Enterprise Associates (1 company).
Recent News related to 17Sigma
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Aro Raises $2.5M Pre-Seed RoundLatamList•Apr 21, 2026•Norte Ventures, 17Sigma, Gilgamesh, Grao and 1 other
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NEA-Backed NG.CASH Announces the Close of $26.5M Series BTMC•Aug 05, 2025•NG.CASH, QuantumLight, New Enterprise Associates, Firestorm and 12 others
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Neofin raises $6M seed round led by Quona and UploadLatamList•Feb 14, 2025•Neofin, Quona, Upload, 17Sigma and 5 others
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Neofin, which automates billing with AI, raises R$35 millionFinsidersbrasil•Feb 05, 2025•Neofin, Quona, Upload, 17Sigma and 7 others
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Patagon AI raises $1.1M to expand AI-powered sales in LATAMLatamList•Nov 07, 2024•Patagon, Onevc, 17Sigma
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Stay raises $2.6M to expand private pension offerings in BrazilLatamList•Nov 06, 2024•Stay, Maya Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, 17Sigma and 3 others
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Stay Raises $3M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Oct 30, 2024•Stay, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Maya Capital, 17Sigma and 3 others
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Brinta launches its product after raising $5MLatamList•Dec 06, 2023•Brinta, Kaszek, DST Global, 17Sigma and 3 others
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Kaszek leads investment in Brinta, which wants to simplify taxes in Latin AmericaFusoes & Aquisicoes•Nov 30, 2023•Kaszek, Brinta, Brinta, DST Global and 6 others
