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Elian Alvarez

Managing Partner at 54 Ventures

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province

Overview 

Elian Alvarez is a General Partner at Ripio Ventures, specializing in Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, and FinTech in Latin America, with a strong background in business strategy and corporate finance. With experience as a Managing Partner at 54 Ventures and a Founding Member of ASEA, Alvarez has a track record of successful investments and strategic business development within the startup ecosystem.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2025 - Current

    Ripio Ventures is an early-stage Venture Capital Fund that focuses on Web3. Backing the next generation of fearless crypto entrepreneurs.

  • Managing Partner

    2022 - 2025

    Led Latin America’s premier crypto venture capital firm, collaborating with entrepreneurs across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, and the USA to launch and scale businesses. Designed and executed strategies to identify and support high-growth startups in the crypto and fintech space. Managed institutional relationships within the entrepreneurial and investor ecosystem, including startups, venture funds, incubators, accelerators, NGOs and government stakeholders.

  • Founding Member

    2014

    Helping the entrepreneur ecosystem grow in Argentina.

  • Managing Partner @ Ripio Ventures

    2022 - 2025

    Led Latin America’s premier crypto venture capital firm, collaborating with entrepreneurs across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, and the USA to launch and scale businesses. Designed and executed strategies to identify and support high-growth startups in the crypto and fintech space. Managed institutional relationships within the entrepreneurial and investor ecosystem, including startups, venture funds, incubators, accelerators, NGOs and government stakeholders.

Ripio is a bitcoin and digital payments company that provides electronic payment solutions for businesses in Latin America.

Raised $94,449,592.00 from Blockchain.com Ventures, Amplo, Tim Draper, Marcos Galperin, Martin Migoya, Digital Currency Group, Boost VC and FJ Labs.

  • Entrepreneur in Residence

    2021 - 2022

    Delivered entrepreneurial vision and strategic leadership to the Business Development team, driving growth and operational scaling across Latin America. Positioned Argentina as Reserve’s second-largest market by developing and executing regional expansion strategies. Built high-impact partnerships with local players, government entities, and international stakeholders to reinforce Reserve’s market presence and influence in Latin America.

  • Co-Founder

    2017 - 2020

    B2B Fintech E-commerce payments solution Defined the company’s vision and strategic roadmap, guiding the organization toward achieving key objectives. Directed the payment processor business, including the creation of digital bank accounts (CVU), fostering partnerships with Banco Industrial (BIND), Pago Fácil (Western Union), Rapipago, and PRISMA (debit and credit cards). Spearheaded the launch of the "Multi-Beneficiaries Payment Solution," achieving: +3.5x growth in client base. +10x increase in transaction volume. +7x expansion in digital bank account openings.

  • Managing Partner

    2014 - 2020

    54 Ventures is an investment company founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 54 Ventures is always looking for scalable and profitable business models. As both advisors and investors, we approach each client engagement and investment opportunity from the owner’s perspective, with a focus on maximizing long-term value. We primarily grant Start-Up/Seed Funding and Early Stage capital. Our transaction and investing experience includes most industry sectors.

  • Managing Director

    2016 - 2018

    Responsible for the angel investors network. Liaison between entrepreneurs and investors. Helping the entrepreneur and investors ecosystem grow in Argentina.

  • Deal Manager

    2014 - 2016

    I lead EBA's investment opportunities through sourcing deals and conducting due-diligence. Primary responsibility for deal flow into the angel network. I oversee the local applications from entrepreneurs, the startups analysis, screening and meetings.

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