Matías Peire
Matías Peire is the Founder and CEO of GRIDX, a venture capital fund with a company builder approach focused on transforming cutting-edge science into high-growth startups — from Latin America to the world.Over the past eight years, Matias has led GRIDX in launching more than 80 biotech startups across the region, with a focus on Health, Ag & Food, Bioindustry, and Deep Bio. GRIDX pioneers a model that bridges the gap between Latin America's scientific ecosystem and the global venture capital industry, partnering with top researchers and entrepreneurs to turn groundbreaking science into globally scalable companies. Passionate about reimagining how venture capital can unlock the potential of emerging science in underserved ecosystems, Matías is helping shape a new generation of biotech founders driven by scientific excellence and global ambition. Before founding GRIDX, Matías co-founded companies in software and electronics, creating innovative products for the broadcast industry.
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How Latin America is Building Biotech Power-Hubs
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Latin America is rapidly emerging as a promising region for synthetic biology innovation, with a growing number of startups developing impactful technologies across agriculture, health, industrial biotech, and environmental sustainability. In this panel, we will explore the unique potential of Latin American synbio startups and the ecosystems that support them. Join the conversation as we dive into real-world success stories and lessons learned. The panel will examine different startup creation models, highlight national ecosystems in Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, discuss the region's competitive advantages, investment opportunities, and the strategic role Latin America can play in shaping the future of synthetic biology globally.
