Monashees

Monashees is a pioneering venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2005. The firm focuses on partnering with exceptional founders who are transforming significant markets in Latin America and Mexico. Monashees supports entrepreneurs from their initial stages and aids in their growth through various expansion funds. With a commitment to a human-values-first approach, the firm encourages founders to challenge the status quo and enhance people's lives through technology. Its portfolio includes over 150 companies and more than 300 founders, spanning sectors such as business products, consumer services, financial services, information technology, and e-commerce.

Eric Acher

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Rodrigo Aldrighi

Associate

Sullyen Almeida

Associate

Caio Bolognesi

General Partner

Carlo Dapuzzo

Partner

Guilherme Décourt

Partner

Marcelo Gobato

Associate

Fabio Igel

Founding Partner

Bruno Koba

Associate

Marcelo Lima

Partner

Past deals in Marketplace

Merama

Venture Round in 2025
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners and exponentiates the growth of each brand they work with. The platform helps fuel their business with outstanding human resources and non-dilutive capital. Its mission is to be the best and largest online group of brands in Latin America. Merama was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Loft

Venture Round in 2023
Loft is a transactional marketplace for residential real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. It facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs, providing an end-to-end digital workflow that modernizes the homebuying experience. The platform includes a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate residential and commercial properties, enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. By utilizing proprietary transaction data, Loft integrates various adjacent services, aiming to streamline the entire real estate process and adapt it to the e-commerce landscape.

Merama

Venture Round in 2023
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners and exponentiates the growth of each brand they work with. The platform helps fuel their business with outstanding human resources and non-dilutive capital. Its mission is to be the best and largest online group of brands in Latin America. Merama was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Inventa

Series B in 2022
Inventa is a wholesale marketplace that connects suppliers and retailers in search of new business opportunities. It aims to make the lives of millions of Latin American entrepreneurs easier by connecting fantastic brands to small and medium-sized retailers and facilitating the entire purchasing, selection, and discovery of new products, credit, logistics, and service processes.

Muni Tienda

Series A in 2022
Muni Tienda is the first community group buying platform in Latin America, the system aims to provide convenience and savings to the region's middle class households.

Inventa

Series A in 2022
Inventa is a wholesale marketplace that connects suppliers and retailers in search of new business opportunities. It aims to make the lives of millions of Latin American entrepreneurs easier by connecting fantastic brands to small and medium-sized retailers and facilitating the entire purchasing, selection, and discovery of new products, credit, logistics, and service processes.

Facily

Series D in 2021
Facily is a social commerce marketplace operating in Latin America, designed to cater to low-ticket items and provide competitive prices alongside efficient logistics for lower-income neighborhoods. The platform emphasizes community engagement by facilitating group buying, allowing users to purchase products collectively while enjoying interactive experiences such as games and quizzes. By harnessing local leaders and influencers, Facily enhances its appeal and promotes a sense of community among buyers. Users can also earn rewards by inviting friends, making the shopping experience not only economical but also enjoyable and socially engaging.

Frubana

Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Merama

Series B in 2021
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners and exponentiates the growth of each brand they work with. The platform helps fuel their business with outstanding human resources and non-dilutive capital. Its mission is to be the best and largest online group of brands in Latin America. Merama was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Tul

Series B in 2021
Tul is a marketplace designed for the buying and selling of hardware and construction materials, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates an e-commerce application that connects construction material manufacturers with small businesses. Through its online store, Tul offers a wide range of hardware and construction products, allowing users to purchase everything they need in one location. The platform facilitates delivery to the buyer's chosen destination, helping businesses manage their inventory needs efficiently while providing customers with easy access to the parts required for their projects.

Buser

Series C in 2021
Buser is a bus charter marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in November 2016. The platform facilitates low-cost group travel by connecting individuals traveling to the same destination, allowing them to collectively charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus companies. This innovative approach not only reduces travel costs for users but also promotes sustainable mobility options in Brazil. The service is designed to provide safe, quality, and equitable transportation solutions, making it a distinctive choice for travelers. Buser's mobile application is available on both iOS and Android, enhancing accessibility for users seeking affordable and collaborative travel experiences.

Frubana

Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Merama

Debt Financing in 2021
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners and exponentiates the growth of each brand they work with. The platform helps fuel their business with outstanding human resources and non-dilutive capital. Its mission is to be the best and largest online group of brands in Latin America. Merama was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Merama

Series A in 2021
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners and exponentiates the growth of each brand they work with. The platform helps fuel their business with outstanding human resources and non-dilutive capital. Its mission is to be the best and largest online group of brands in Latin America. Merama was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Loft

Series D in 2021
Loft is a transactional marketplace for residential real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. It facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs, providing an end-to-end digital workflow that modernizes the homebuying experience. The platform includes a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate residential and commercial properties, enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. By utilizing proprietary transaction data, Loft integrates various adjacent services, aiming to streamline the entire real estate process and adapt it to the e-commerce landscape.

Loggi

Series F in 2021
Loggi is a Brazilian logistics company founded in 2013 and based in São Paulo. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient delivery services for a variety of users, including major e-commerce businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individual customers. By leveraging technology, Loggi aims to reinvent logistics, providing a fast, cost-effective, and reliable network that meets the shipping needs of Brazil's large, young, urban population. The company plays a significant role in enhancing the on-demand economy, making deliveries easier, quicker, and more secure for its users.

MadeiraMadeira

Series E in 2021
MadeiraMadeira is an online marketplace based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in home products. Founded in 2009, the platform offers over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through their smartphones or computers. The product range includes bathtubs, wooden doors, steel windows, wooden flooring, and lighting products, enabling consumers to access a comprehensive selection of home decor items in one place.

Liftit

Series B in 2020
Liftit S.A.S. is a logistics company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that operates a technology-driven platform connecting cargo transportation services with individuals and businesses in need of these services. Established in 2016, Liftit serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring transportation for a variety of items, including home goods, electronics, and construction materials, by linking them with independent truck drivers. The platform focuses on enhancing the logistics industry through technological innovation, optimizing operations, and providing real-time monitoring and tracking of services from order placement to dispatch. This approach aims to streamline logistics management and improve efficiency for its users.

Frubana

Series A in 2020
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Loft

Series C in 2020
Loft is a transactional marketplace for residential real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. It facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs, providing an end-to-end digital workflow that modernizes the homebuying experience. The platform includes a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate residential and commercial properties, enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. By utilizing proprietary transaction data, Loft integrates various adjacent services, aiming to streamline the entire real estate process and adapt it to the e-commerce landscape.

Facily

Series A in 2020
Facily is a social commerce marketplace operating in Latin America, designed to cater to low-ticket items and provide competitive prices alongside efficient logistics for lower-income neighborhoods. The platform emphasizes community engagement by facilitating group buying, allowing users to purchase products collectively while enjoying interactive experiences such as games and quizzes. By harnessing local leaders and influencers, Facily enhances its appeal and promotes a sense of community among buyers. Users can also earn rewards by inviting friends, making the shopping experience not only economical but also enjoyable and socially engaging.

Facily

Seed Round in 2019
Facily is a social commerce marketplace operating in Latin America, designed to cater to low-ticket items and provide competitive prices alongside efficient logistics for lower-income neighborhoods. The platform emphasizes community engagement by facilitating group buying, allowing users to purchase products collectively while enjoying interactive experiences such as games and quizzes. By harnessing local leaders and influencers, Facily enhances its appeal and promotes a sense of community among buyers. Users can also earn rewards by inviting friends, making the shopping experience not only economical but also enjoyable and socially engaging.

Volanty

Series B in 2019
Volanty is a digital marketplace based in Rio de Janeiro that specializes in the buying and selling of pre-owned cars in Brazil. Established in 2017, the platform streamlines the sales process for sellers by handling inspections, photography, and negotiations, thereby minimizing bureaucratic hurdles. For buyers, Volanty ensures a safe and transparent purchasing experience by offering only high-quality vehicles and comprehensive information about each car and its seller. By leveraging technology to connect buyers and sellers directly, Volanty eliminates intermediaries such as dealerships, enhancing the overall value of transactions. The marketplace aims to transform the experience of buying and selling used cars, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Frubana

Seed Round in 2019
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Calii

Seed Round in 2019
Calii Inc is a technology-driven company that offers marketplace solutions to facilitate direct connections between consumers and local producers in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 2016 by Stanford engineers and based in San Francisco, Calii focuses on delivering ultra-fresh groceries and a wide range of grocery items, often within two hours. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers and automating the food supply chain, the company aims to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers while increasing producers' earnings. Calii's approach eliminates middlemen, thus providing significant savings and enhancing the overall shopping experience. The company is positioned to capitalize on the large and largely offline grocery market in Latin America, seeking to redefine grocery shopping in the region.

Loft

Series B in 2019
Loft is a transactional marketplace for residential real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. It facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs, providing an end-to-end digital workflow that modernizes the homebuying experience. The platform includes a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate residential and commercial properties, enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. By utilizing proprietary transaction data, Loft integrates various adjacent services, aiming to streamline the entire real estate process and adapt it to the e-commerce landscape.

Liftit

Series A in 2018
Liftit S.A.S. is a logistics company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that operates a technology-driven platform connecting cargo transportation services with individuals and businesses in need of these services. Established in 2016, Liftit serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring transportation for a variety of items, including home goods, electronics, and construction materials, by linking them with independent truck drivers. The platform focuses on enhancing the logistics industry through technological innovation, optimizing operations, and providing real-time monitoring and tracking of services from order placement to dispatch. This approach aims to streamline logistics management and improve efficiency for its users.

Buser

Series A in 2018
Buser is a bus charter marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in November 2016. The platform facilitates low-cost group travel by connecting individuals traveling to the same destination, allowing them to collectively charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus companies. This innovative approach not only reduces travel costs for users but also promotes sustainable mobility options in Brazil. The service is designed to provide safe, quality, and equitable transportation solutions, making it a distinctive choice for travelers. Buser's mobile application is available on both iOS and Android, enhancing accessibility for users seeking affordable and collaborative travel experiences.

Volanty

Series A in 2018
Volanty is a digital marketplace based in Rio de Janeiro that specializes in the buying and selling of pre-owned cars in Brazil. Established in 2017, the platform streamlines the sales process for sellers by handling inspections, photography, and negotiations, thereby minimizing bureaucratic hurdles. For buyers, Volanty ensures a safe and transparent purchasing experience by offering only high-quality vehicles and comprehensive information about each car and its seller. By leveraging technology to connect buyers and sellers directly, Volanty eliminates intermediaries such as dealerships, enhancing the overall value of transactions. The marketplace aims to transform the experience of buying and selling used cars, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Frubana

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that connects restaurants and small retailers with agricultural suppliers. Founded in 2018, the company aims to streamline the procurement process by enabling direct transactions between restaurants and farmers, eliminating intermediaries to enhance price transparency and reduce trade barriers. In addition to facilitating the purchase of food products, Frubana offers tools for restaurants to digitize their menus and websites, including the creation of "Virtual Frubana Menus" that utilize QR codes for easy sharing with customers. Through its comprehensive services, Frubana supports the food supply chain, making it more efficient for both suppliers and businesses in the urban food market.

Loft

Series A in 2018
Loft is a transactional marketplace for residential real estate based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. It facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs, providing an end-to-end digital workflow that modernizes the homebuying experience. The platform includes a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate residential and commercial properties, enhancing transparency in real estate transactions. By utilizing proprietary transaction data, Loft integrates various adjacent services, aiming to streamline the entire real estate process and adapt it to the e-commerce landscape.

DogHero

Series B in 2017
DogHero, Ltd. operates a peer-to-peer platform that connects pet owners with trusted sitters, facilitating a marketplace for dog boarding services. Founded in 2014 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the company offers solutions for dog owners to find pet-hosting services, including dog boarding, sitting, walking, and daycare. Through its platform, DogHero enables pet owners to find reliable hosts who provide care and maintain a routine for their dogs while the owners are away. As of October 2020, DogHero operates as a subsidiary of Petsupermarket Comércio de Produtos Para Animais S.A.

Enjoei

Venture Round in 2017
Enjoei is an online marketplace for used products in Brazil. Its platform allows buyers and sellers to communicate directly and negotiate to get used products at an affordable price. Enjoei was founded in 2009 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

GetNinjas

Series B in 2015
GetNinjas is a local services marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects clients with a wide range of service providers across Latin America. Launched in 2011, the platform facilitates the hiring of over 200 types of services, including cleaning, private lessons, plumbing, and personal care, among others. With a network of more than 650,000 service providers, GetNinjas generates over $100 million in gross merchandise volume (GMV). The platform aims to streamline the process of finding and hiring local professionals, making it easier for users to access essential services tailored to their needs.

Enjoei

Series A in 2014
Enjoei is an online marketplace for used products in Brazil. Its platform allows buyers and sellers to communicate directly and negotiate to get used products at an affordable price. Enjoei was founded in 2009 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Elo7

Series C in 2014
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

Loggi

Series A in 2014
Loggi is a Brazilian logistics company founded in 2013 and based in São Paulo. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient delivery services for a variety of users, including major e-commerce businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individual customers. By leveraging technology, Loggi aims to reinvent logistics, providing a fast, cost-effective, and reliable network that meets the shipping needs of Brazil's large, young, urban population. The company plays a significant role in enhancing the on-demand economy, making deliveries easier, quicker, and more secure for its users.

MadeiraMadeira

Series B in 2013
MadeiraMadeira is an online marketplace based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in home products. Founded in 2009, the platform offers over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through their smartphones or computers. The product range includes bathtubs, wooden doors, steel windows, wooden flooring, and lighting products, enabling consumers to access a comprehensive selection of home decor items in one place.

GetNinjas

Series A in 2013
GetNinjas is a local services marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects clients with a wide range of service providers across Latin America. Launched in 2011, the platform facilitates the hiring of over 200 types of services, including cleaning, private lessons, plumbing, and personal care, among others. With a network of more than 650,000 service providers, GetNinjas generates over $100 million in gross merchandise volume (GMV). The platform aims to streamline the process of finding and hiring local professionals, making it easier for users to access essential services tailored to their needs.

VivaReal

Series B in 2012
VivaReal is an online real estate marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with a diverse range of properties. Launched in 2009, the platform facilitates transactions for residential and commercial real estate, including vacation homes and investment properties. With approximately 5 million listings, VivaReal attracts over 15 million visitors each month, providing users with access to a wide array of real estate options to help them find their ideal property.

Bidu

Series A in 2012
Bidu is an online recommendation, comparison and marketplace portal for insurance and financial services. The company helped millions of consumers compare the prices and benefits of several types of insurance, including auto, travel, home, life, and health insurance, in addition to a variety of financial products, such as credit cards, financing options, and loans. Our mission is to help people make smart financial decisions throughout their lives by way of our technology and objective and content. Bidu was named Best of Insurance 2017, of the magazine Revista. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bidu

Seed Round in 2012
Bidu is an online recommendation, comparison and marketplace portal for insurance and financial services. The company helped millions of consumers compare the prices and benefits of several types of insurance, including auto, travel, home, life, and health insurance, in addition to a variety of financial products, such as credit cards, financing options, and loans. Our mission is to help people make smart financial decisions throughout their lives by way of our technology and objective and content. Bidu was named Best of Insurance 2017, of the magazine Revista. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

MadeiraMadeira

Series A in 2012
MadeiraMadeira is an online marketplace based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in home products. Founded in 2009, the platform offers over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through their smartphones or computers. The product range includes bathtubs, wooden doors, steel windows, wooden flooring, and lighting products, enabling consumers to access a comprehensive selection of home decor items in one place.

Elo7

Series B in 2012
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

Elo7

Series A in 2011
Elo7 is a Brazilian online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of handmade products. It serves as a platform that connects sellers and buyers who appreciate handicrafts and unique handmade goods, fostering a positive e-commerce environment. Elo7's offerings include a diverse range of items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, photo frames, and bags, all aimed at providing customers with traditional products at reasonable prices. By leveraging technology, Elo7 seeks to enhance the online commerce experience for its users while promoting the growth of the handmade goods market.

GetNinjas

Seed Round in 2011
GetNinjas is a local services marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects clients with a wide range of service providers across Latin America. Launched in 2011, the platform facilitates the hiring of over 200 types of services, including cleaning, private lessons, plumbing, and personal care, among others. With a network of more than 650,000 service providers, GetNinjas generates over $100 million in gross merchandise volume (GMV). The platform aims to streamline the process of finding and hiring local professionals, making it easier for users to access essential services tailored to their needs.

Buzzero

Series A in 2011
Buzzero is a marketplace of online education, where independent authors and institutions can create and deliver courses to users interested in a very diverse set of themes. Buzzero is a community devoted to knowledge sharing, establishing a new way of teaching and learning, more open, accessible, and social. Buzzero was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Peixe Urbano

Series A in 2011
Peixeurbano is an online platform that enables users to find and book deals on restaurants, air tickets, beauty services, entertainment activities, and trade services according to their localities and preferences. The company was voted "Best International Startup of the Year" by the Crunchies Awards, the United States' top prize for Internet and technology startups. Peixeurbano was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.
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