Alaya Capital

Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in Cordoba, Argentina. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets, as well as information technology, software as a service (SaaS), artificial intelligence, big data, climate technology, e-commerce, education technology, financial technology, food technology, and supply chain technology. Alaya Capital aims to promote and enhance the value of companies and technological ventures in Central and South America, contributing to the development of a new economy in the region that leverages technology and knowledge to make a global impact.

Luis Narro

Venture Partner

Bruno Perez

Principal

Juan Valderrama Vera

Principal

Luis Bermejo

Managing Partner and CEO

Past deals in South America

Loads

Seed Round in 2023
Loads is the first digital platform to offer an end-to-end solution to make importing and exporting fresh food simple, transparent, and accessible, from financing through logistics and everything in between, enabling traceable and secure transactions worldwide for growers and importers. Located in Chile, our multidisciplinary team combines up to +20 years of experience in technology and international trade, all sharing the same purpose: Change how the industry has been working for the past +80 years by helping local growers connect with global markets through technology.

MegaBite Food

Seed Round in 2022
MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that operates premium gastronomic brands and sells them at midrange prices to middle class of LATAM. We receive orders only through digital channels that integrated with our kitchen software and hardware and operate out of rented, ready to use dark-kitchens. Our modular growth model makes us ultrascalable, like no other restaurant business model before: We can open a new kitchen with 10x to 20x less CAPEX and 6 to 9 times faster than a comparable traditional restaurant that can sell the same amount of orders. We currently operate in Mexico and Peru and have been growing at an average of 30% MoM in our 13 months since start of operations.

Rocketpin

Seed Round in 2020
Rocketpin is a mobile crowdsourcing platform based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing businesses and consumers with trustworthy verification services. The company utilizes its proprietary technology and a network of trained on-demand professionals to efficiently gather and validate information in the field. By dynamically matching clients' requests with suitable agents based on their experience, location, and availability, Rocketpin enables clients to conduct a variety of tasks, including verifications, inspections, audits, and remote signatures. This platform aims to streamline the process of ensuring that products are properly arranged and exhibited, thereby enhancing operational accuracy for its users.

INTI-TECH

Venture Round in 2019
Solar energy is the fastest growing renewable energy in Chile and the world's leading unconventional source. Photovoltaic solar plants need a simple and effective solution to stop the loss of efficiency caused by dirt on the surface of the modules. USD $ 1.8M / year in a 100MWp plant After two months without supervision, a solar panel can generate up to 35% less energy due to the effect of dirt depending on the location and context of the plant. Its cleaning constitutes approximately 40% of the operation and maintenance costs of a photovoltaic plant. This means a great loss of efficiency, therefore money, putting at risk the success of the projects.

Entelai

Seed Round in 2019
Entelai LLC is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in artificial intelligence software solutions for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2018, Entelai offers products such as Entelai Pic, which focuses on medical image analysis, and Entelai Pre-Doc, aimed at enhancing patient interactions in clinical settings. The company's technology enables the early detection of anomalies, providing diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations that assist medical practitioners in understanding patient conditions more effectively. Through its innovative solutions, Entelai seeks to improve patient care and streamline the overall healthcare experience.

QMATCH - eCommerce Intelligence

Seed Round in 2019
QMATCH is a business-to-business web platform specializing in information extraction, analysis, and comparison for the e-commerce sector. Founded in 2017 and based in Vitacura, Chile, QMATCH utilizes innovative data validation technology to scrape the web for product information, enabling client companies to optimize pricing, assortments, and marketing strategies. The platform offers insights into competitor performance, market trends, and brand analysis, allowing e-commerce clients to enhance their sales and customer loyalty. By providing accurate and comprehensive data, QMATCH helps businesses gain a competitive edge in the dynamic e-commerce marketplace.

Filadd

Seed Round in 2019
Filadd Chile SpA is an educational technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina. The company operates a digital platform designed for university students, facilitating access to study resources and enhancing collaborative learning. Through its web platform, users can share study materials, take organized notes, and participate in online classes to improve their understanding of various subjects. The platform also features experienced educators who provide recorded lectures, ensuring high-quality content while allowing teachers to address student inquiries efficiently. By creating a collaborative space for sharing summaries, feedback, and exam models, Filadd aims to support students in their academic pursuits.

Betterfly

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Betterfly is a purpose-driven wellbeing and insurance platform based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing the health and wellbeing of employees while fostering positive community impacts. Its innovative platform allows organizations to reward employees for maintaining healthy habits by offering life insurance coverage that increases over time. Additionally, every healthy activity is converted into a charitable donation sponsored by the company. This model not only supports employee wellbeing but also integrates corporate wellness and social responsibility into business operations, allowing companies to contribute actively to their communities.

Kilimo

Seed Round in 2018
Kilimo is a company based in Cordoba, Argentina, founded in 2014, that specializes in Big Data solutions for water management in agriculture. It offers an irrigation management tool designed to enhance farm management and improve water use efficiency. By utilizing satellite and site-specific data, as well as soil testing, Kilimo provides tailored prescriptions for various crops. This approach allows farmers to optimize their irrigation practices, leading to increased yields while minimizing water usage.

Rocketpin

Seed Round in 2018
Rocketpin is a mobile crowdsourcing platform based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing businesses and consumers with trustworthy verification services. The company utilizes its proprietary technology and a network of trained on-demand professionals to efficiently gather and validate information in the field. By dynamically matching clients' requests with suitable agents based on their experience, location, and availability, Rocketpin enables clients to conduct a variety of tasks, including verifications, inspections, audits, and remote signatures. This platform aims to streamline the process of ensuring that products are properly arranged and exhibited, thereby enhancing operational accuracy for its users.

123Seguro

Seed Round in 2017
123Seguro is an online insurance brokerage based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2010. The company operates a digital insurance platform that enables users to compare, purchase, and manage various insurance policies, including auto, commercial, and life insurance. It serves customers not only in Argentina but also across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. By utilizing two business models, direct-to-consumer and embedded services through APIs, 123Seguro offers a comprehensive range of coverage options and pricing from leading insurers. The platform provides valuable insurance advice, assisting clients in making informed decisions to find the most suitable and cost-effective insurance plans for their needs.

MegaBite Food

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that operates premium gastronomic brands and sells them at midrange prices to middle class of LATAM. We receive orders only through digital channels that integrated with our kitchen software and hardware and operate out of rented, ready to use dark-kitchens. Our modular growth model makes us ultrascalable, like no other restaurant business model before: We can open a new kitchen with 10x to 20x less CAPEX and 6 to 9 times faster than a comparable traditional restaurant that can sell the same amount of orders. We currently operate in Mexico and Peru and have been growing at an average of 30% MoM in our 13 months since start of operations.
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