Brainstorm Ventures

Brainstorm Ventures is a small, generalist venture capital firm established in 1999 by a group of former exited founders. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build extraordinary technology companies that aim to change the world. With a dual presence in Silicon Valley and Mexico City, Brainstorm Ventures primarily invests in category-defining startups at their earliest stages across North America, demonstrating a deep understanding and empathy for the entrepreneurial journey.

The firm was co-founded by Eduardo Rallo, a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and restaurateur, who spearheaded many of Brainstorm Ventures' initial efforts in Mexico. Ariel Jadus serves as a Managing Partner, bringing fifteen years of experience in venture capital and impact investing to the firm. Both partners have extensive backgrounds, with Eduardo having co-founded World Wrapps Restaurants and Ariel having worked at Pacific Community Ventures and the Bridgespan Group, advising organizations like the Gates Foundation.

Brainstorm Ventures boasts a notable portfolio of early-stage investments that have achieved significant success. Key investments include Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer, and OpenTable, a provider of online restaurant reservation services. The firm also backed KIO Networks, a data center infrastructure company in Mexico, and Turing, an AI-driven talent platform. Other portfolio companies span various sectors, including AI platforms like AIO and Anthropogenic, fintech solutions such as Finvero and OrkestaPay, and cleantech innovators like Spring Free EV and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

The team at Brainstorm Ventures leverages its collective experience as former founders and investors to provide strategic guidance and support to its portfolio companies. Ariel Jadus, a Kauffman Fellow, mentors several other fellows and serves as a mentor for programs like Techstars Miami and Unreasonable Mexico. Eduardo Rallo's entrepreneurial background, including scaling World Wrapps to a 26-store chain, provides invaluable insights into building and growing businesses. The firm's partners are actively involved, making introductions and advising on critical early-stage issues, contributing to the growth and validation of their portfolio companies.