Aurus

Investor type

VC

Founded

2008

AUM

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Location

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

South America
Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Aurus is a Chilean investment firm that manages funds in the venture capital, real estate, and capital markets.We are pioneers in Latin America’s Venture Capital industry, dedicated to developing the ecosystem and investing in the region’s most impressive talent, and scalable technologies. We believe that Chile is the best platform in which toinvest in our region because of its investment friendly policies, commitment to innovation, and industry leadership.As local investors, we realize where the biggest transformations are occurring. We add value to our portfolio companies through experience, insights, best practices, and network. Our investment decisions are aided by the advice of outstanding advisory committees for each of the funds. All of them are also LPs in the fund and a valuable resource to Aurus and our investees, both in evaluating a prospective investment and later adding value to them through our mentoring program.

Industry

Fintech Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Transportation Energy HealthTech

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Raimundo Cerda L. Managing Partner and CEO
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FAQs about Aurus

Aurus is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Aurus is located in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
Aurus was founded in 2008.
Aurus invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech.
Aurus invests in companies and startups in South America.
Aurus invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Aurus usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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