Profile
Nomada Fund is a media-focused investment firm based in Miami, FL, known for its pioneering approach in the Distribution for Equity (D4E) model. Founded by experienced media and venture capital experts, including Co-founder and Managing Partner Jose Kont, the firm applies a unique strategy by investing media credits instead of capital in early-stage startups. The team, which includes notable figures like Israel García Ballesteros, Vibrant Rodrigo Giacaman, Ileana Figueroa, and legal strategist Eugenia di Marco, leverages their extensive networks to provide growth through media exposure rather than traditional equity financing. Nomada Fund's strategic backing by ILB Media Group offers an advantage through access to an extensive media distribution network across the U.S. and Latin America, enhancing the visibility and market reach of its portfolio companies.
Nomada Fund specializes in the early-stage market, targeting pre-seed and seed investments in sectors such as AI, fintech and the Future of Work (FoW). The firm directs its efforts primarily in the North American and Latin American regions, employing innovative media strategies across newsletters, podcasts, and digital financial media to aid early-stage startups. Unlike traditional Media for Equity models that target mature companies, Nomada Fund's D4E approach focuses on startups with proven traction, offering them a sustained presence in growth-oriented New Media platforms.
Notable investments by Nomada Fund include companies at the intersection of media and technology that have leveraged the unique advantage of the D4E model. Through its alliance with ILB Media Group, portfolio startups are positioned to gain significant traction by accessing a network of over 500 investors, thereby optimizing their growth potential and market positioning.
Industry
Nomada Fund Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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New Media Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Media and Entertainment
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
South America
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$0-1 m
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October 2026
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