Jaime Sotomayor: New Venture Partner at Impacta VC
Impacta VC has announced the appointment of renowned Peruvian investor and entrepreneur Jaime Sotomayor as its new Venture Partner.
Impact investment fund Impacta VC has announced the appointment of renowned Peruvian investor and entrepreneur Jaime Sotomayor as its new Venture Partner. With this designation, the fund continues to strengthen its team with key leaders from Latin America’s venture capital ecosystem.
What is Impacta VC?
Impacta VC is a venture capital fund focused on social and environmental impact startups in Latin America. It invests in early-stage companies, providing capital, access to strategic networks, and specialized support to scale sustainable and transformative business models in the region.
The fund reaffirms its commitment to diversity and regional collaboration. Its current team includes members from Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Uruguay, and the United States, enabling them to operate with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective throughout Latin America.
A Strategic Role Focused on Investment and Support
As Venture Partner, Jaime Sotomayor will advise the fund on investment decisions and strategic partnerships, while also providing direct support to portfolio startups. His participation will also be pivotal in the Fundraising Program 2025, one of Impacta VC’s flagship initiatives aimed at scaling the reach of entrepreneurs and investors across the region.
Jaime Sotomayor’s Track Record
Jaime Sotomayor currently serves as Managing Partner at Worthit VC, a fund focused on early-stage B2B SaaS startups. He also leads SHIFT, a community of companies committed to driving business innovation in Peru.
His professional background includes:
- Former Country Manager of Wayra Peru
- Host of the podcast Innovación Sin Barreras (Innovation Without Barriers)
- Columnist for Darwin Digital in Semana Económica
- Named by MIT Technology Review as one of the country’s top innovators under 35
A Vision for Impact in Latin America
“Joining Impacta VC as a Venture Partner is an opportunity to keep connecting high-impact entrepreneurs with the Peruvian ecosystem. I am especially excited to support the Fundraising Program 2025, where I will interview top-tier global leaders to inspire and accelerate the next generation of founders and investors in the region,” said Sotomayor.
The addition of Jaime Sotomayor as Venture Partner not only strengthens Impacta VC’s network of experts, but also reaffirms its commitment to growing Latin America’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With leaders like him, the fund continues to position itself as a key player in impact investing and in developing initiatives that connect talent, capital, and innovation across the region.
