Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
Beeflow
Convertible Note in 2023
Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.
Michroma
Seed Round in 2022
Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.
Puna Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
Coffee Exchange
Seed Round in 2021
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.
Puna Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.
LiveKuna
Convertible Note in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
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.
Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.
Motion Metrics
Convertible Note in 2020
Motion Metrics is a Canadian technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance mine safety, productivity, and energy efficiency. The company provides solutions such as missing tooth detection for shovels and loaders, tooth wear monitoring, payload monitoring, boulder detection for haul trucks, and particle size analysis for various mining equipment. These market-leading technologies have been implemented at over 60 mines across six continents and are relied upon by some of the world's largest mining companies. Motion Metrics maintains offices in Canada, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and Russia to offer swift, localized support to its clients.
Tumi Robotics
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, Tumi Robotics specializes in robotic inspection and monitoring solutions for hard-to-reach areas and capital-intensive infrastructure. Its systems are designed to protect people, the environment, and assets across various industries such as tunnels, water bodies, industrial plants, and underground mining.
Michroma
Seed Round in 2019
Michroma is a biotech company that develops natural, thermostable colorants for fungus-based food and cosmetics by leveraging fermentation of filamentous fungi and synthetic biology. It aims to replace synthetic pigments with natural pigments produced through biotechnological fermentation, delivering pH- and heat-stable colorants at scale for food and cosmetic applications. The company operates in multiple locations, including San Francisco, United States, and Rosario, Argentina, and pursues scalable production in bioreactors using proprietary fungal strains.
Bioprocol
Seed Round in 2019
Bioprocol is a company established in 2004 that specializes in producing natural materials derived from plants sourced ethically through the sustainable use of Colombian biodiversity. Utilizing scientifically validated methods, Bioprocol focuses on developing raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries. The company's offerings primarily serve the skincare sector, aiming to restore skin health and enhance beauty. By providing high-added value innovations, Bioprocol supports its customers in their pursuit of health, beauty, and overall well-being.
Coffee Exchange
Seed Round in 2019
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.
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.
LiveKuna
Convertible Note in 2018
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
Coffee Exchange
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.
Beeflow
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.
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.
LiveKuna
Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
LiveKuna
Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
LiveKuna
Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
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.
Kaitek Labs
Convertible Note in 2017
Kaitek Labs is a biotechnology company based in Providencia, Chile, founded by Emilia Díaz in 2013. The company specializes in developing bio-based kits for environmental monitoring, with a focus on detecting harmful algae blooms (HABs) that can produce neurotoxins in shellfish. Their kits provide an early indication of toxicity derived from GTX toxins, using a color change to signal contamination. This technology enables clients to conduct on-site detection of HAB toxicity, helping to prevent both health risks and economic losses associated with contaminated shellfish.
BoosterAgro
Angel Round in 2017
BoosterAgro, founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a leading digital platform for agricultural producers in South America. The company provides an app that helps farmers make informed decisions by offering tools and content related to weather forecasts, precipitation, crop health, satellite imagery, smart spraying, and seasonal insights. With over 80,000 users across major agricultural countries including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia, BoosterAgro serves as a vital resource for farmers seeking to enhance efficiency and productivity. The platform allows users to access valuable information on demand via mobile devices and also facilitates direct connections between farmers and local suppliers, ensuring that users can easily find products and services tailored to their specific farming needs.
LiveKuna
Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
The Banana Chronicle
Seed Round in 2016
The Banana Chronicle is a startup based in Guayaquil, Ecuador, specializing in the development of tissue culture and transformation protocols for banana varieties. The company aims to enhance the resilience of commercial banana species against fungal blights and infections, which are significant threats to the industry. By leveraging biotechnology, The Banana Chronicle provides services that enable clients to create resistant banana varieties, ensuring improved agricultural sustainability and productivity.
BitNexo
Seed Round in 2015
BitNexo is a Chile-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in facilitating digital currency transactions, specifically using bitcoins, between China and Latin America. The company offers an online financial platform that provides software services for digital payments and transfers, including remittances and consulting. Utilizing blockchain technology, BitNexo enables users to send digital assets globally while providing tracking capabilities to monitor transaction statuses. This platform is designed to support cross-border small and medium-sized businesses in efficiently and securely paying for goods and services, while also minimizing transaction fees.
Yebame SpA
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Yebame is an innovative carpooling platform based in Chile, recognized as the first of its kind to receive support from the Chilean Government. The platform facilitates connections between users seeking rides and those willing to share their vehicle for a voluntary contribution. By promoting peer-to-peer rides, Yebame aims to reduce travel costs while enhancing the travel experience for sports enthusiasts and other users. Additionally, Yebame advocates for the establishment of a legal framework for carpooling in Chile, positioning itself as a leader in fostering a structured and supportive environment for shared transportation.