About Vesuvio Ventures
Vesuvio Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. It is primarily based out of Miami, United States. As of Oct 2015, Vesuvio Ventures has invested in 29 companies. It primarily invests in Series E round in Gibraltar based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series E round of WaveCrest Overall, Vesuvio Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 9 acquisitions including key companies like Bizzabo, Pixowl and Nearpod. Vesuvio Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Vesuvio Ventures' List of Top Investments
Vesuvio Ventures has a portfolio of 29 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in WaveCrestTheir portfolio spans across United States, Argentina, Brazil and 5 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Series E stage. Here is the list of top investments by Vesuvio Ventures:1. Kairos
Provider of AI-powered identity verification, document authentication, and biometric solutions. It offers tools for ID verification, liveness detection, and age estimation. The company's technology supports various industries, including financial services, online gaming, and adult entertainment. It helps businesses grow their user base while mitigating fraud.
Key facts about Kairos
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.6M
- Employee Count: 192 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Vesuvio Ventures, SoGal Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Feb 19, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. RecargaPay
Mobile wallet and prepaid card provider. Users can make cellular recharges, utility bill payments, public transport payments, and also peer-to-peer transfers. The wallet can be reloaded through credit cards, bank transfers, or cash deposits in physical stores. Users can opt for a monthly subscription plan which offers features such as additional discounts, free automatic recharge, and recharge without an internet connection.
Key facts about RecargaPay
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $127M
- Employee Count: 535 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 10x Group, ATW Partners and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 28, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Bizzabo
Cloud based event management software for enterprises. It helps organizers create and manage in person, virtual, and hybrid events. It offers features such as ticketing and registration, event website builder, contact management, networking tools, polls and surveys, and more. It allows attendees and exhibitors to share contact information by using wearable technology.
Key facts about Bizzabo
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $226M
- Employee Count: 193 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Invictus Growth, Vesuvio Ventures and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 21, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Pixowl
Mobile game studio creating engaging experiences with popular characters and worlds. They develop and publish mobile games featuring well-known franchises like Addams Family, Snoopy, Goosebumps, Garfield, and The Sandbox. Their games offer diverse experiences, from town simulation and horror adventures to creative sandbox gameplay. They focus on creating engaging stories and interactive experiences for players of all ages. The studio leverages intellectual property to deliver unique and immersive mobile gaming experiences. They are a B2C company in the mobile gaming industry.
Key facts about Pixowl
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.82M
- Employee Count: 19 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Vesuvio Ventures, Kima Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 21, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Nearpod
Learning network for K-12. Using its platform teachers can create mobile presentations, engage students in class, and assess them in real-time. It allows educators to take their existing presentations, convert them into mobile-friendly content, and engage all students to convert them into active classroom participants. Teachers can deliver their existing content through mobile devices and get instant feedback from students through interactive features like polls, quizzes and drawing activities.
Key facts about Nearpod
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Hallandale Beach (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $50.6M
- Employee Count: 167 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Storm Ventures, StartX and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 08, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Vesuvio Ventures' Investments by Stage
Vesuvio Ventures has made 1 investment in Series E stage with an average round size of $14M.Vesuvio Ventures' Investments by Sector
Vesuvio Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, FinTech and Travel and Hospitality Tech. Notably, it has invested in 26 Tech companies, 20 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 17 Software companies and at least 11 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Travel and Hospitality Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Vesuvio Ventures' Investments by Geography
Vesuvio Ventures has made most investments in Gibraltar (1).Vesuvio Ventures' recent investments
Vesuvio Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Vesuvio Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 19, 2015 | Gibraltar | Series E | 5496 | - |
Unicorns in Vesuvio Ventures' Portfolio
Vesuvio Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Bizzabo. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Bizzabo which became a unicorn in 2020, 5 years before Vesuvio Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Vesuvio Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
60 | Cloud based event management software for enterprises | 2010 | New York City | Series E | bqgtkdj |
Acquired companies in Vesuvio Ventures' Portfolio
9 companies from Vesuvio Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was mobLee in Jul 2022 by Yazo for $*****.Here are Vesuvio Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 25, 2022 | - | - | 7137 | |
Feb 19, 2021 | - | - | 6141 | |
Jul 10, 2019 | - | - | 3468 | |
Oct 02, 2018 | - | - | 5193 | |
Aug 26, 2018 | - | - | 4684 |
Team profile of Vesuvio Ventures
Vesuvio Ventures has a team of 1 member located in United States. Vesuvio Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Vesuvio Ventures
Over the past 11 years, one investor has co-invested in Vesuvio Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Vesuvio Ventures: Upfront Ventures has invested before Vesuvio Ventures.
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