Monashees is a pioneering venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2005. It specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on software, internet, and technology-based sectors across South America and Mexico. The firm partners with exceptional founders aiming to disrupt large markets and improve people's lives through technology. Monashees provides support from the initial stages of a startup's journey, offering expansion funds to aid growth. With a portfolio comprising over 150 companies and 300+ founders, Monashees fosters a community of innovative entrepreneurs challenging the status quo.
Kickoff is a dating app that connects friends of friends looking for a meaningful relationship. It emphasizes quality connection over quantity by making introductions to people in a user’s social network. It was launched in São Paulo in December 2014 and has since rapidly expanded across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay. Kickoff is founded and run by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs with prior experience in tech consulting, product development and finance, who have been close friends since meeting at Princeton and Stanford GSB. It is backed by a Latin American venture capital firm Monashees. Kickoff is available on iOS and Android.
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