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 Personal Finance

Clara

Venture Round in 2025
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

NG.CASH

Series A in 2024
NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.

Fintoc

Series A in 2024
Fintoc is an API-based service that enables online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, the company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Fintoc's interface is designed to facilitate seamless integration with financial institutions, allowing users to receive payments and manage recurring charges from any bank account. The platform also provides tools for consumer payments, personal finance management, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, and credit granting, thereby simplifying the connection between banks and their customers.

Nomad

Series B in 2023
Nomad is a fintech company that provides financial services such as a bank account and an investment platform. It develops an application where users can open an account and can use it to travel, buy, save money, and invest in the USA. It also offers remittances and a debit card.

NG.CASH

Seed Round in 2023
NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.

Clara

Series B in 2023
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

NG.CASH

Seed Round in 2022
NG.CASH is a digital app designed to help Generation Z become financially independent. It allows users to manage their own money with solutions such as PIX (Brazil’s “instant-payment” method), prepaid credit cards, allowance management, and a virtual card. Structured as a financial hub, NG.CASH aims to accompany its clients throughout their lives and increase financial literacy in the region.

Modak

Seed Round in 2022
Modak is a US-based fintech platform designed to empower teens and young adults to achieve their financial potential. The company offers a gamified ecosystem that includes financial literacy resources, a Visa card, and a checking account, all aimed at fostering healthy financial habits. Through its innovative approach, Modak combines elements of gamification with community engagement to make financial education engaging and rewarding. Users can earn cashback and other rewards as they learn to navigate their finances, promoting independence and financial responsibility among young individuals, regardless of their backgrounds.

Nomad

Series B in 2022
Nomad is a fintech company that provides financial services such as a bank account and an investment platform. It develops an application where users can open an account and can use it to travel, buy, save money, and invest in the USA. It also offers remittances and a debit card.

Clara

Series B in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Nomad

Series A in 2021
Nomad is a fintech company that provides financial services such as a bank account and an investment platform. It develops an application where users can open an account and can use it to travel, buy, save money, and invest in the USA. It also offers remittances and a debit card.

Clara

Series A in 2021
Clara is a spending management platform focused on serving companies in Latin America. It offers an end-to-end solution that includes locally-issued corporate cards, bill payment services, financing options, and a software platform that streamlines corporate expense management. The platform is designed to simplify and automate financial processes, allowing businesses to gain real-time insights into spending and manage budgets more effectively. Clara is backed by a diverse group of global and regional investors, aiming to empower companies with greater financial agility and clarity. By enhancing the way company finances are managed, Clara contributes to increasing the economic competitiveness of the region.

Fintoc

Seed Round in 2021
Fintoc is an API-based service that enables online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, the company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Fintoc's interface is designed to facilitate seamless integration with financial institutions, allowing users to receive payments and manage recurring charges from any bank account. The platform also provides tools for consumer payments, personal finance management, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, and credit granting, thereby simplifying the connection between banks and their customers.

Nomad

Seed Round in 2020
Nomad is a fintech company that provides financial services such as a bank account and an investment platform. It develops an application where users can open an account and can use it to travel, buy, save money, and invest in the USA. It also offers remittances and a debit card.

Neon

Series C in 2020
Neon is a Brazilian fintech established in 2016, founded by Pedro Conrade in response to the high fees charged by traditional banks. The company pioneered the first digital account in Brazil, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of financial services without abusive fees. Neon's offerings include debit and credit cards, personal loans, payroll loans, and investment options, such as CDBs and CDs, all designed with Brazilian workers in mind. Additionally, through its MEI Fácil initiative, Neon supports individual micro-entrepreneurs by providing financial services and education. The company has experienced significant growth, boasting over 15 million customers and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. In 2021, Neon tripled its revenue and continues to anticipate strong growth. Neon For Life, an AI-driven buy now, pay later platform, further illustrates the company's commitment to enhancing financial flexibility for modern consumers by simplifying the management of essential expenses. Overall, Neon is redefining banking in Brazil by integrating technology to offer an accessible and user-friendly financial experience.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech established in 2016, founded by Pedro Conrade in response to the high fees charged by traditional banks. The company pioneered the first digital account in Brazil, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of financial services without abusive fees. Neon's offerings include debit and credit cards, personal loans, payroll loans, and investment options, such as CDBs and CDs, all designed with Brazilian workers in mind. Additionally, through its MEI Fácil initiative, Neon supports individual micro-entrepreneurs by providing financial services and education. The company has experienced significant growth, boasting over 15 million customers and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. In 2021, Neon tripled its revenue and continues to anticipate strong growth. Neon For Life, an AI-driven buy now, pay later platform, further illustrates the company's commitment to enhancing financial flexibility for modern consumers by simplifying the management of essential expenses. Overall, Neon is redefining banking in Brazil by integrating technology to offer an accessible and user-friendly financial experience.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech established in 2016, founded by Pedro Conrade in response to the high fees charged by traditional banks. The company pioneered the first digital account in Brazil, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of financial services without abusive fees. Neon's offerings include debit and credit cards, personal loans, payroll loans, and investment options, such as CDBs and CDs, all designed with Brazilian workers in mind. Additionally, through its MEI Fácil initiative, Neon supports individual micro-entrepreneurs by providing financial services and education. The company has experienced significant growth, boasting over 15 million customers and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. In 2021, Neon tripled its revenue and continues to anticipate strong growth. Neon For Life, an AI-driven buy now, pay later platform, further illustrates the company's commitment to enhancing financial flexibility for modern consumers by simplifying the management of essential expenses. Overall, Neon is redefining banking in Brazil by integrating technology to offer an accessible and user-friendly financial experience.

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.
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