OW Ventures and COREangels Atlantic, Strengthening Transatlantic Startup Growth

OW Ventures has recently assumed the role of managing entity for the COREangels Atlantic subfund, a move that reinforces its commitment to boosting innovation and fostering startup ecosystems across borders. This transition is a strategic step to enhance collaboration between Portuguese and Latin American startups, enabling them to access broader networks and investment opportunities.

The motivation behind this change is driven by the shared vision of key players in the venture capital landscape. Luis Gutman, representing OW Ventures, highlights the opportunity to leverage deep market expertise in Portugal and Latin America to accelerate startups with global ambitions. Meanwhile, Maurizio Calcopietro, leader of the COREangels Atlantic fund, and Cintia Mano, CEO of COREangels, emphasize the importance of this partnership in scaling innovative ventures and strengthening transatlantic ties.

Maurizio Calcopietro points out that managing the COREangels Atlantic subfund enables a focused approach to supporting startups that can benefit from targeted capital and strategic guidance, while Cintia Mano stresses that the collaboration aligns with COREangels’ mission to democratize investment and nurture entrepreneurship with a purpose.

By managing the COREangels Atlantic subfund, OW Ventures positions itself as a crucial bridge between two vibrant startup ecosystems, facilitating knowledge exchange, investor access, and growth potential for early-stage companies. This initiative not only fosters economic cooperation across the Atlantic but also drives sustainable innovation that benefits investors, entrepreneurs, and communities alike.

With this partnership, OW Ventures, COREangels, and their leadership teams demonstrate how cross-border collaboration in venture capital can create impactful outcomes, proving that profit and purpose can truly go hand in hand.