ANIMO Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

-

Location

Miami, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

ANIMO Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2018 by Nico Berardi and Antonio Osio. Nico, originally from Argentina, has a background in non-profit leadership and early-stage investing, while Antonio, from Mexico City, brings experience in venture capital, hedge funds, and corporate law. The firm operates with a small, focused team, emphasizing a hands-on, founder-focused approach to investing.

ANIMO Ventures invests primarily in the United States, focusing on sectors such as business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and software. They typically invest $500K to $2.5M in early-stage companies, from ideation to early traction. The firm is known for its dense networks and commitment to supporting founders through various stages of growth. ANIMO Ventures does not have a large team of associates or analysts, ensuring direct engagement with the general partners.

Notable investments by ANIMO Ventures include DeepTrust - network management software, doxx.net - network management software, Flamingo - business productivity software, and Zocalo Health - clinics/outpatient services. The firm has a portfolio of 54 companies and has achieved 14 exits, demonstrating its active role in the venture capital landscape.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Fintech SaaS Software

Contacts

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Nico Berardi General Partner
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Antonio Osio General Partner
General Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about ANIMO Ventures

ANIMO Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
ANIMO Ventures is located in Miami, Florida, United States.
ANIMO Ventures was founded in 2018.
ANIMO Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Fintech, SaaS, Software.
ANIMO Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
ANIMO Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
ANIMO Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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