Closing Panel // AgTech Investment: Attracting Venture Capital to Drive Growth in the Mexico and Central America’s AgTech Ecosystem (en español)

29 Oct 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • Which areas of Mexico and Central America’s AgTech sector are attracting the most investor interest in terms of growth potential and return on investment? What specific qualities or criteria are investors prioritizing when evaluating new AgTech opportunities?
  • In light of the current global investment slowdown, what is the outlook for the region’s AgTech ecosystem over the next year? What key obstacles exist in securing funding, and how can investors mitigate risks when backing early-stage startups?
  • What role do universities and research institutions play in the development of new AgTech projects, and how can they collaborate with VC funds and corporates to grow the development of Mexico and Central America’s AgTech ecosystem?
  • How can AgTech companies scale and develop their products for markets outside of Mexico? What examples exist of AgTech companies successfully expanding into new countries, and what lessons can be learnt from these expansions?
Chairperson
Monica Pascua
Monica Pascua, COO - AMEXCAP
Speakers
Armando Laborde
Armando Laborde, Managing Partner - NEW VENTURES
Adrian Garcia
Adrian Garcia, Head of Mexico Activities - THE KIRCHNER IMPACT FOUNDATION
Isaac Martinez
Isaac Martinez, Investment Director - IALUMBRA CAPITAL
Gabriel Estrada Escalante
Gabriel Estrada Escalante, Partner - DALUS CAPITAL
Ariadne Caballero
Ariadne Caballero, Partner - SP VENTURES