Kaszek

Kaszek is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 with offices in Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, focused on technology-driven startups in Latin America. The firm targets early-stage investments, typically Seed to Series A, and offers more than capital through hands-on guidance in strategy, product, growth, operations, team-building, fundraising, and networking. Kaszek backs ambitious founders building software-enabled platforms across sectors such as financial services, education, healthcare, e-commerce, marketplaces, and enterprise software, including SaaS. It operates with a regional lens, identifying opportunities across Latin America and helping portfolio companies navigate local markets, regulatory environments, and scaling challenges. The firm emphasizes practical expertise and operational support to accelerate growth, with the aim of helping portfolio companies achieve durable, regionally scaled businesses.

Nicolas Berman

Partner

Mariana Donangelo

Partner

Santiago Fossatti

Partner

Hernan Kazah

Managing Partner

Guillermo Laborde

Investor

Thaisa Miyazaki

Associate

Natalia Navas

Associate

Juan Abadi

Senior Associate

Martin Schimmel

Associate

Nicolas Szekasy

Managing Partner

Bruna Thalenberg

Associate

Angel Uribe

Partner

Andy Young

Partner

Past deals in Andes

Cobre

Series B in 2024
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico

Fintual

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2018, Fintual is a Chilean company that offers low-commission investment accounts for young professionals seeking passive investment opportunities. Headquartered in Santiago, the company uses artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles and provide tailored investment recommendations.

Cobre

Series B in 2023
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico

Compareemcasa

Seed Round in 2023
Compareemcasa is an online insurance price comparison platform that uses artificial intelligence and automation to help consumers in Latin America compare insurance and financial products, with a focus on car insurance, and to find affordable options. The platform connects customers with insurer carriers to deliver fast, transparent quotes across markets including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, the company aims to democratize access to insurance in emerging markets by simplifying the decision process and improving pricing transparency.

Somos Internet

Venture Round in 2023
Somos Internet is a network and telecommunications startup that provides latest generation internet with a fast, secure, stable connection. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

NotCo

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.

Kushki

Series B in 2022
Kushki is a Latin America–focused digital payments platform that offers an integrated payments solution and omnichannel capabilities for e-commerce, m-commerce, and brick‑and‑mortar retail. It provides an API that standardizes the region’s fragmented payments landscape by supporting card payments, bank transfers, and cash networks, with access to more than 300,000 physical payment points. The platform emphasizes local logic and pricing to simplify cross‑border and local transactions and enables rapid integration for merchants. Founded in 2016 in New York City, Kushki operates across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Canada.

99 Minutos

Series C in 2022
99 minutos is a last-mile logistics disruptor for LatAm's burgeoning e-commerce space. The company enables enterprise e-commerce clients to reliably same-day deliver products at low cost - a first for the region. Currently operating in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexis Patjane and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Fintual

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Fintual is a Chilean company that offers low-commission investment accounts for young professionals seeking passive investment opportunities. Headquartered in Santiago, the company uses artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles and provide tailored investment recommendations.

NotCo

Series D in 2021
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.

Fintual

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2018, Fintual is a Chilean company that offers low-commission investment accounts for young professionals seeking passive investment opportunities. Headquartered in Santiago, the company uses artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles and provide tailored investment recommendations.

99 Minutos

Series B in 2021
99 minutos is a last-mile logistics disruptor for LatAm's burgeoning e-commerce space. The company enables enterprise e-commerce clients to reliably same-day deliver products at low cost - a first for the region. Currently operating in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexis Patjane and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Kushki

Series B in 2021
Kushki is a Latin America–focused digital payments platform that offers an integrated payments solution and omnichannel capabilities for e-commerce, m-commerce, and brick‑and‑mortar retail. It provides an API that standardizes the region’s fragmented payments landscape by supporting card payments, bank transfers, and cash networks, with access to more than 300,000 physical payment points. The platform emphasizes local logic and pricing to simplify cross‑border and local transactions and enables rapid integration for merchants. Founded in 2016 in New York City, Kushki operates across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Canada.

Digital House

Venture Round in 2021
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company specializes in offering technology and coding courses designed to equip new generations of coders and digital professionals with the skills necessary to innovate and create in the digital landscape. By focusing on practical training and real-world applications, Digital House aims to empower its students to realize their aspirations in technology and coding.

Chiper

Series A in 2020
Chiper is a leading B2B e-commerce platform that connects corner stores across Latin America. Operating in Colombia, Mexico, and soon Brazil, Chiper aggregates demand from thousands of stores to optimize supply chains, offering faster delivery, wider product selection, and competitive pricing.

NotCo

Series C in 2020
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.

Kushki

Series A in 2020
Kushki is a Latin America–focused digital payments platform that offers an integrated payments solution and omnichannel capabilities for e-commerce, m-commerce, and brick‑and‑mortar retail. It provides an API that standardizes the region’s fragmented payments landscape by supporting card payments, bank transfers, and cash networks, with access to more than 300,000 physical payment points. The platform emphasizes local logic and pricing to simplify cross‑border and local transactions and enables rapid integration for merchants. Founded in 2016 in New York City, Kushki operates across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Canada.

Ayenda Hotels

Series A in 2020
Ayenda Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda focuses on providing standardized, budget-friendly accommodations for individuals, families, and business travelers. The company operates a network of franchise hotels in major cities such as Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira, ensuring that essential needs are met for all types of guests. Utilizing proprietary technology, Ayenda manages its operations through a comprehensive platform that includes hotel management software, pricing algorithms, and user-friendly interfaces, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience. The chain emphasizes quality amenities, including free WiFi and clean accommodations, making it a competitive choice for travelers seeking affordable lodging options.

Truora

Seed Round in 2019
Truora is a technology company that provides identity verification, background checks, and onboarding automation through a cloud platform. Its solutions use optical character recognition for document validation, facial recognition for real-time user validation, and identity management to support KYC processes, enabling secure onboarding for retailers, banks, HR firms, and marketplaces. The company serves startups, marketplaces, fintechs, and banks seeking to reduce risk and verify relationships with users, customers, employees, and suppliers, and also offers a business chatbot platform to simplify onboarding, deliver personalized service, and improve sales and marketing efficiency via social media. Founded in 2018, Truora is based in San Francisco with additional offices in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Chiper

Seed Round in 2019
Chiper is a leading B2B e-commerce platform that connects corner stores across Latin America. Operating in Colombia, Mexico, and soon Brazil, Chiper aggregates demand from thousands of stores to optimize supply chains, offering faster delivery, wider product selection, and competitive pricing.

NotCo

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.

Agilis

Series A in 2019
Agilis is a financial services company that facilitates secured lending in Argentina. By using property as collateral, it enables lenders to access lower interest rates and longer repayment terms compared to traditional personal loans.

Digital House

Series B in 2017
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company specializes in offering technology and coding courses designed to equip new generations of coders and digital professionals with the skills necessary to innovate and create in the digital landscape. By focusing on practical training and real-world applications, Digital House aims to empower its students to realize their aspirations in technology and coding.

NotCo

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, NotCo specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to animal-derived products such as mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company creates food systems that mimic the taste and functionality of their animal-based counterparts.

Digital House

Series A in 2017
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company specializes in offering technology and coding courses designed to equip new generations of coders and digital professionals with the skills necessary to innovate and create in the digital landscape. By focusing on practical training and real-world applications, Digital House aims to empower its students to realize their aspirations in technology and coding.

YOP

Seed Round in 2015
YOP is a Social Commerce Mobile Only for Buying and Selling Used and New Products. C2C Sellers sell on YOP through a unique social “bargaining and chat” feature with a full ecommerce experience with Payments & Logistics. YOP allow Professional Sellers to sell through full ecommerce “buy it now” experience. YOP operate in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.

Increase

Seed Round in 2015
Increase specializes in streamlining business operations by offering cash flow management solutions. Its primary products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, serve over 25,000 businesses across Argentina, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. While it caters to notable clients like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo, the majority of its users are small and mid-sized enterprises.

Technisys

Series B in 2014
Technisys S.A. is a digital banking technology company that specializes in providing multichannel software products tailored for the financial services and banking industry. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices across multiple countries, Technisys offers a range of solutions designed to enhance customer experiences and facilitate digital transformation. Its flagship Cyberbank platform encompasses various components, including Cyberbank Core, Cyberbank Multichannel Manager, and Cyberbank mBanking, allowing banks to deliver services across multiple channels such as mobile devices, ATMs, and online platforms. The company leverages advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to create integrated banking ecosystems that help clients, from traditional banks to fintech startups, engage effectively with their customers. By emphasizing enhanced digital experiences and innovation through Open APIs, Technisys empowers financial institutions to adapt to the evolving demands of consumers in the digital age.

Restorando

Series B in 2013
Restorando S.A. is an online restaurant reservation platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2010, the company aims to enhance dining experiences by providing a user-friendly platform that allows consumers to make reservations efficiently. Restorando enables restaurants to develop new sales channels, promoting their available tables and ultimately increasing revenue. The service caters to both diners seeking to secure tables at their desired restaurants and establishments looking to optimize their booking processes. As of February 2019, Restorando operates as a subsidiary of Tripadvisor Uk Holdco Ltd.

Restorando

Series A in 2012
Restorando S.A. is an online restaurant reservation platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 2010, the company aims to enhance dining experiences by providing a user-friendly platform that allows consumers to make reservations efficiently. Restorando enables restaurants to develop new sales channels, promoting their available tables and ultimately increasing revenue. The service caters to both diners seeking to secure tables at their desired restaurants and establishments looking to optimize their booking processes. As of February 2019, Restorando operates as a subsidiary of Tripadvisor Uk Holdco Ltd.

Zupcat

Venture Round in 2011
ZupCat S.A. is a game development company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in mobile social games targeted at the Latin American market. Established in 2010, the company focuses on creating a variety of games, including social casino games, that emphasize social interaction among players. ZupCat engages audiences through dynamic and interactive gaming experiences on mobile platforms, catering specifically to users in social networks such as Facebook and Orkut.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.