Daniel Ospina

Daniel Ospina is a dedicated entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a strong focus on the Latin American tech ecosystem. As a Co-Founder and General Partner at Pygma, he is instrumental in accelerating fintech and B2B SaaS founders, aiming to empower Latinx tech entrepreneurs globally. His work at Pygma is characterized by a commitment to building a supportive ecosystem, offering both acceleration programs and capital, with an explicit goal of establishing one of the most disruptive VC funds in LatAm. pygma+3

His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Scala, a micro-fund that successfully completed 12 investments and achieved a 3.5X MOIC before its acquisition by Pygma. This experience highlights his ability to not only build and grow ventures but also to achieve successful exits and integrate them into larger strategic initiatives. He is also a prolific angel investor, having invested in 58 companies through Pygma. wellfound+1

Daniel is actively involved in fostering entrepreneurial communities, serving as an Executive for the Sigma Squared Society in Colombia and holding a role as a Startup Community Builder. This engagement demonstrates his broader commitment to nurturing talent and connections within the startup landscape, beyond his direct investment activities. linkedin

His educational background is solid, with a Bachelor in Business Administration from CESA, and early exposure to business and English language programs at Wellington College and The Leys School. This foundational knowledge in business, coupled with international educational experiences, has likely contributed to his strategic approach to venture capital and startup development. wellfound