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Kaszek

Buenos Aires, Argentina · Invests in LATAM · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthLogistics & Supply ChainEdTechReal Estate & PropTechHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

Partner with extraordinary founders building the next generation of iconic Latin American technology companies. Invest in any tech-enabled sector where innovation can drive significant disruption. Bring not just capital but deep operational expertise as former MercadoLibre executives and entrepreneurs.

Likely not a fit for

Non-technology businesses; companies without meaningful Latin America exposure; founders seeking purely passive capital without strategic engagement

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$2B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

HK

Hernan Kazah

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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h•••@ka•••.com

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DF

Daniel Franco

PartnerPartner

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d•••@ka•••.com

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NS

Nicolas Szekasy

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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MD

Marcelo Diaz

Platform & OpsCOO

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NB

Nicolas Berman

PartnerPartner

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SF

Santiago Fossatti

PartnerPartner

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AU

Angel Uribe

PartnerPartner

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AY

Andy Young

PartnerPartner

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Portfolio

NubankFintech Payments

Nubank is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving 127 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services.

QuintoAndarProptech Real Estate

QuintoAndar is the largest real estate ecosystem in Latin America, focused on transforming the rental market through innovative solutions and technologies.

KavakEcommerce Marketplaces

Kavak is a disruptive brand looking to change how pre-owned cars are bought and sold in the auto industry. They empower people by helping them solve everything related to one of their most important assets: their car, through an e-commerce platform, app complements, and stores around the world.

CreditasFintech Payments

Creditas is a leading Brazilian secured lending platform focused on restructuring household debt and reducing high interest rates for consumers. By leveraging home and auto assets, the company offers affordable secured loans, aiming to transform the borrowing experience in Brazil's financial landscape.

NuvemshopEcommerce Marketplaces

Nuvemshop is an e-commerce platform that enables brands to sell online through various channels, including social media and marketplaces.

BitsoFintech Payments

Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Latin America, offering services for buying, selling, and earning on crypto and stocks. It provides business solutions and job opportunities.

GympassHr Tech Work

Gympass offers Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep options through a single subscription service. It aims to enhance employee wellbeing and engagement while reducing healthcare costs for companies.

NotFood Beverage

NotCo is a food-tech company using AI to develop plant-based foods, founded in 2015, and has raised $70 million in its latest funding round.

MadeiraMadeiraEcommerce Marketplaces

MadeiraMadeira is an online store specializing in furniture and home decor, offering a variety of products including furniture for different rooms, home renovation services, and exclusive offers through their app.

LoggiLogistics Supply Chain

Loggi is a Brazilian unicorn startup focused on logistics, providing fast and cost-efficient delivery services, including real-time tracking, for e-commerce, restaurants, and individuals across Brazil.

KonfioFintech Payments

Konfío provides financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico, including business credit, corporate cards, and payment terminals.

TechnisysFintech Payments

Technisys is a financial technology company that provides a cloud-native, developer-friendly platform for banks, fintechs, and brands to build and scale modern financial products and experiences. The company focuses on innovative banking and processing capabilities, leveraging secure and scalable APIs.

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Kaszek Research Investment Thesis Kaszek is the largest venture capital firm based in Latin America, founded in 2011 by Hernan Kazah and Nicolas Szekasy, both former executives at MercadoLibre (where Kazah was Co-founder/COO and Szekasy was CFO, having led MercadoLibre's $•• IPO). The firm was established to fill a critical gap: exceptional founders were building high-potential technology compan

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