Devlabs

Devlabs is a micro venture capital firm with a focus on early-stage investments in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, and Temuco, Chile, Devlabs manages an $8 million fund dedicated to pre-seed investments in software startups, with plans to close a $21 million fund for agriculture and renewable energy sectors​. The firm typically invests between $100,000 and $300,000 per company in exchange for 5-15% equity, targeting industries such as B2B software in agri-business, finance, health, tourism, education, and operations​. Devlabs focuses on high-impact, high-growth tech entrepreneurs, especially those addressing multi-billion dollar problems with market-driven solutions. Devlabs was co-founded by Jose D Lopez and Ruben Hernandez, both of whom bring over 20 years of experience in venture capital, software development, and business innovation​ (devlabs)​. The firm leverages its extensive network and experience in emerging markets to reduce barriers and costs for investment, aiming to support lean, early-stage companies and help them scale rapidly.