An Interview with Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner at Mouro Capital: Insights from an Astute Investor

# Discover the Future of Finance with Mouro Capital – Exclusive Interview Series

Join us each week for an exclusive interview video series featuring top leaders in the Fintech, Insurtech, and Banking industries as they discuss their vision of the future of finance. In today’s episode, our host Elliott Gotkine sits down with Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner of Mouro Capital.

Mouro Capital is an early to growth-stage fintech fund that invests in various tech companies across the United States, North America, Europe, and Latin America. With 45 companies in their portfolio, Mouro Capital focuses on three major themes: infrastructure, new products and services, and fintech adjacencies.

In this video, you’ll learn more about Mouro Capital’s role in the fintech ecosystem, Manuel’s journey in the industry, and his insights on the world of digital finance and fintech.

This interview is part of the Paris Fintech Forum Communities, a collection of high-quality digital content and exclusive networking events produced by Laurent Nizri of Alteir Event. For more information, visit [Paris Fintech Forum](www.parisfintechforum.com).

## Key Highlights:
– Hear from Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner of Mouro Capital, as he discusses the future of finance
– Discover Mouro Capital’s investments and their focus on infrastructure, new products, and fintech adjacencies
– Gain insights on the evolving fintech landscape and the connection between finance and other industries

This program is made possible with the support of the following partners:
– [Banque de France](https://www.banque-france.fr/)
– [bpifrance](https://www.bpifrance.fr/)
– [Caisse des dépôts](https://www.caissedesdepots.fr/)
– [Majorel](https://www.majorel.com/)
– [Mastercard](https://www.mastercard.com/)
– [nCino](https://www.ncino.com/)
– [Oracle](https://www.oracle.com/)
– [Sunrise Banks](https://sunrisebanks.com/)

**Keywords/Tags**: Finance, Fintech, Bank, Insurtech, Innovation

**Transcript**:
*[Applause]*
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening! Welcome to the Paris Fintech Forum Communities video interview series. I’m Elliott Gotkine, and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner at Mouro Capital. Thank you for joining us, Manuel.

Before we dive in, let’s learn a bit more about Mouro Capital. *[Applause]*
Mouro Capital is an early to growth-stage fintech fund with investments in tech companies across the US, North America, Europe, and Latin America. With a portfolio of 45 companies, Mouro Capital focuses on three main themes: infrastructure, new products and services, and fintech adjacencies. They aim to redefine the boundaries of the industry.

With over $400 million in assets under management, Mouro Capital has made notable investments such as Upgrade, Truly, Secure, and New Bank. Manuel, could you highlight three of your most significant fintech investments?

Manuel shares insights on Uncapped, a revenue-based finance lender that aims to redefine SME banking and cater to e-commerce and online businesses. He also mentions Now Ports, a logistics and freight forwarding company that explores the intersection of finance and supply chain. Manuel emphasizes the importance of strong fundamentals and long-term vision in today’s transforming banking industry.

Now, let’s get to know Manuel better. *[Applause]*
Manuel’s career in finance and investing began after initially aspiring to be an architect or an academic in social sciences. While there may not be a direct connection, Manuel believes that his passion for problem-solving and building aligns with his role as an investor.

So, how did Manuel end up in VC investing instead of pursuing his early passions? He shares his journey from traditional banking to venture capital, emphasizing the importance of exploring new opportunities and finding his place in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

Don’t miss this insightful interview with Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner at Mouro Capital, as he shares his perspectives on the future of finance and the exciting possibilities in fintech.

For more information about the Paris Fintech Forum Communities and to access exclusive content, visit [Paris Fintech Forum](www.parisfintechforum.com).

Discover each week a new episode of our exclusive Interview Video Series where top leaders of the Fintech / Insurtech / Banking international scene speak about their vision of the future of finance.

In today’s episode our host Elliott Gotkine receives the General Partner of Mouro Capital. In this video you will learn more about what is doing Mouro Capital in the fintech ecosystem, what was the journey of Manuel, and what are his views on the Digital Finance & Fintech world.

This series is part of the Paris Fintech Forum Communities, a collection of top level digital contents and exclusive in person networking events produced by Laurent Nizri (Alteir Event).
To know more ➡️ www.parisfintechforum.com

This program is produced thanks to the support of :
– Banque de France,
– bpifrance,
– Caisse des dépôts,
– Majorel,
– Mastercard,
– nCino,
– Oracle,
– Sunrise Banks