IDB Lab
Overview
IDB Lab is the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, founded in 1993. Its mission is to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship to drive social inclusion, environmental action, and productivity. IDB Lab mobilizes financing, knowledge, and connections to support early-stage ventures, new technologies, and innovative markets, with a focus on benefiting poor and vulnerable populations. It invests directly in startups and also acts as a limited partner in regional venture capital funds.
Portfolio Companies
66
Website
bidlab.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Aviva | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sofía | May 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| ISA Saúde | Oct 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Tarcila Sugiyama
Venture Capital
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is IDB Lab based?
IDB Lab is headquartered in District of Columbia.
When was IDB Lab founded?
Founding year information for IDB Lab is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does IDB Lab have?
IDB Lab has 66 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in IDB Lab's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Aviva, Aviva, Sofía, ISA Saúde, Aviva.
What was IDB Lab's most recent investment?
IDB Lab's most recent investment on Caplight was in Aviva in 2026.
What sectors does IDB Lab focus on?
IDB Lab focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does IDB Lab focus on?
IDB Lab typically invests at the Early stage.