Alaya Capital

Alaya Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in Cordoba, Argentina. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets, as well as information technology, software as a service (SaaS), artificial intelligence, big data, climate technology, e-commerce, education technology, financial technology, food technology, and supply chain technology. Alaya Capital aims to promote and enhance the value of companies and technological ventures in Central and South America, contributing to the development of a new economy in the region that leverages technology and knowledge to make a global impact.

Mario Barra

Founding Partner and Director

Luis Narro

Venture Partner

Bruno Perez

Principal

Juan Valderrama Vera

Principal

Luis Bermejo

Managing Partner and CEO

50 past transactions

Creditop

Seed Round in 2024
Creditop is a company that specializes in facilitating loans through a multi-lender payment method, aimed at helping merchants sell on credit more effectively. It has developed a credit portal and banking comparison software that connects merchants with an embedded lending network. In Colombia, Creditop assists customers by comparing various financial institutions based on their specific requests. The company provides support throughout the entire loan process, including advice, document collection, application submission, and approval. By enabling customers to navigate the credit landscape efficiently, Creditop helps them identify suitable credit options, ultimately promoting cost savings during the loan acquisition process.

Loads

Venture Round in 2024
Loads is the first digital platform to offer an end-to-end solution to make importing and exporting fresh food simple, transparent, and accessible, from financing through logistics and everything in between, enabling traceable and secure transactions worldwide for growers and importers. Located in Chile, our multidisciplinary team combines up to +20 years of experience in technology and international trade, all sharing the same purpose: Change how the industry has been working for the past +80 years by helping local growers connect with global markets through technology.

escala

Venture Round in 2024
Escala provides an all-in-one CRM platform aimed at improving marketing and sales operations for businesses. The platform includes a range of digital marketing tools, such as customer relationship management, email marketing, landing pages, and automation features. By offering these integrated solutions, Escala helps businesses streamline their processes and enhance customer retention, ultimately enabling them to accelerate growth.

Coba

Seed Round in 2024
Coba is taking the complexity out of remote work through an open platform of financial tools and services that are built around the needs of the remote worker, with an initial focus on Latin America.

Loads

Seed Round in 2023
Loads is the first digital platform to offer an end-to-end solution to make importing and exporting fresh food simple, transparent, and accessible, from financing through logistics and everything in between, enabling traceable and secure transactions worldwide for growers and importers. Located in Chile, our multidisciplinary team combines up to +20 years of experience in technology and international trade, all sharing the same purpose: Change how the industry has been working for the past +80 years by helping local growers connect with global markets through technology.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2023
Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2023
Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

Moova

Venture Round in 2023
Moova is a technological platform focused on enhancing last-mile logistics by optimizing idle delivery capacity. It connects e-commerce and retail businesses with a network of independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who utilize bicycles, motorcycles, cars, or vans to fulfill deliveries, thereby creating additional income opportunities. The platform features route optimization software, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, allowing businesses to offer multiple delivery options to their customers. With its flexible warehousing and analytical capabilities, Moova aims to improve the efficiency of urban logistics in Latin America, supporting the growth of the e-commerce sector while promoting sustainable delivery practices.

weco

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Weco is a platform B2B that democratizes global access to films, series and documentaries through technological solutions for copyrights management in the Entertainment Industry, so that the commercialization of audiovisual rights is simpler and easier.

Teamcubation

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Teamcubation specializes in developing junior software development teams into skilled professionals. By providing targeted training and practical experience on various projects, the company addresses the shortage of senior digital talent in the industry. This approach not only equips junior developers with the necessary expertise but also allows businesses to concentrate on critical projects, alleviating the demands on their hiring teams. Through its innovative incubation process, Teamcubation ensures a steady pipeline of trained programmers ready to take on more advanced roles within organizations.

Lemon Cash

Seed Round in 2022
Lemon Cash is a digital wallet that provides banking, extra banking, and cryptocurrency functionalities, catering primarily to users in Latin America. The company has developed an online payment platform that facilitates secure electronic transactions and integrates various payment services. Through partnerships, Lemon Cash offers features such as margin trading and a lending market, allowing users to effectively invest and manage their digital assets. Additionally, the platform enables liquidity providers to engage in real-time trading within the peer-to-peer crypto financing market.

MegaBite Food

Seed Round in 2022
MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that operates premium gastronomic brands and sells them at midrange prices to middle class of LATAM. We receive orders only through digital channels that integrated with our kitchen software and hardware and operate out of rented, ready to use dark-kitchens. Our modular growth model makes us ultrascalable, like no other restaurant business model before: We can open a new kitchen with 10x to 20x less CAPEX and 6 to 9 times faster than a comparable traditional restaurant that can sell the same amount of orders. We currently operate in Mexico and Peru and have been growing at an average of 30% MoM in our 13 months since start of operations.

Six Clovers

Seed Round in 2022
Six Clovers decentralizes a payment network that enables to reimagine payment infrastructure for the next generation of the internet. It is the intersection of blockchain, digital assets, and payments.

Talently

Seed Round in 2022
Talently offers an intensive program that helps software developers get a better job in the technology industry, anywhere in the world. It is the accelerator of the careers of Latin American tech talent.

Rapihogar

Seed Round in 2022
Rapihogar operates an advanced technology platform that specializes in facility management, catering to both residential and commercial users. The platform connects clients with a network of qualified service providers and offers essential services including emergency assistance, maintenance, and comprehensive home repairs. Additionally, it provides online consultations with medical professionals, including doctors, psychologists, and dentists, along with management of medical history and prescription services. Rapihogar also features services for pet care, such as tracking, veterinary consultations, and grooming, as well as GPS tracking and repairs for bicycles and skateboards. The platform consolidates various lifestyle benefits, including discounts at supermarkets, food delivery services, and adventure experiences, creating a unique and comprehensive user experience. With real-time monitoring tools, Rapihogar enhances operational efficiency for its clients.

Versal

Seed Round in 2022
Versal, Inc. is a Financial Services company.

Preauth

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Preauth is a software company founded in 2021 and based in Delaware, United States. It operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace designed to enhance access to financial resources by providing improved loan opportunities. The platform utilizes credit card line pre-authorizations as collateral, allowing for immediate transfers and secure repayments. This structure enables users to lend money directly to one another, minimizing concerns about returns and facilitating a more efficient lending process.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2021
Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

Houm

Seed Round in 2021
Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the process of renting, buying, and selling properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, Houm aims to simplify and expedite the traditionally cumbersome and bureaucratic experience for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to engage in online leasing of houses and apartments without the need for traditional notaries and extensive paperwork. This innovation enables renters to find and move into new homes quickly and effortlessly, eliminating many of the challenges associated with conventional renting processes.

Talently

Seed Round in 2021
Talently offers an intensive program that helps software developers get a better job in the technology industry, anywhere in the world. It is the accelerator of the careers of Latin American tech talent.

Talently

Seed Round in 2021
Talently offers an intensive program that helps software developers get a better job in the technology industry, anywhere in the world. It is the accelerator of the careers of Latin American tech talent.

Moova

Corporate Round in 2021
Moova is a technological platform focused on enhancing last-mile logistics by optimizing idle delivery capacity. It connects e-commerce and retail businesses with a network of independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who utilize bicycles, motorcycles, cars, or vans to fulfill deliveries, thereby creating additional income opportunities. The platform features route optimization software, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, allowing businesses to offer multiple delivery options to their customers. With its flexible warehousing and analytical capabilities, Moova aims to improve the efficiency of urban logistics in Latin America, supporting the growth of the e-commerce sector while promoting sustainable delivery practices.

Finerio

Seed Round in 2021
Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

Backstartup

Seed Round in 2020
Backstartup is an innovative company focused on transforming the relationship between small businesses and their financial management processes. By offering a Software as a Service (SwaS) platform, Backstartup replaces traditional accountants, providing monthly reports, tax filing, and financial statements through an online interface. The company leverages accounting automation and bank integration to minimize manual tasks and reduce human error. Additionally, it assigns a virtual administrative support team to each client, ensuring a comprehensive service experience. As a pioneer in Latin America, Backstartup aims to shift the entrenched paper-based practices of small businesses to a fully digital environment, streamlining operations and allowing businesses to concentrate on their core activities. The platform also facilitates document processing, tax liquidation, legal advice, and payroll calculations, enhancing overall productivity.

46 Degrees Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Pago46, a San Diego Ca.-based company, helps the unbanked world of consumers connect with digital merchants. The company offers mobile payment alternatives to users that do not have access to a bank account. Its smartphone application connects collection agents with consumers that need to pay with cash for digital goods and services. Its application enables unbanked consumers to arrange cash payments with digital merchants through a convenient and beneficial on-demand service provided by third party collection agents. P46 community serves users in Latin America, connects them with Global merchants through a unique mobile network of agents, providing the easiest way to collect and process cash payments. Collection agents use services provided by Pago46 to collect cash from users and make an additional source of income.

Simpleat

Seed Round in 2020
Simpleat is a meal delivery service company that provides healthy, nutritious, homemade meals ready in under 15 minutes right to the customers doorstep. The company delivers a superior selection of more than 100 available meals for the consumer to have in their freezer. The products are prepared with quick frozen technology and vacuum-packed techniques that make it possible to offer the convenience of frozen plus outstanding quality by bringing the freshness of the farm to the table. Customers discover a new easy way to eat fresher and healthier food as well as save time, money and reduce waste.

Rocketpin

Seed Round in 2020
Rocketpin is a mobile crowdsourcing platform based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing businesses and consumers with trustworthy verification services. The company utilizes its proprietary technology and a network of trained on-demand professionals to efficiently gather and validate information in the field. By dynamically matching clients' requests with suitable agents based on their experience, location, and availability, Rocketpin enables clients to conduct a variety of tasks, including verifications, inspections, audits, and remote signatures. This platform aims to streamline the process of ensuring that products are properly arranged and exhibited, thereby enhancing operational accuracy for its users.

INTI-TECH

Venture Round in 2019
Solar energy is the fastest growing renewable energy in Chile and the world's leading unconventional source. Photovoltaic solar plants need a simple and effective solution to stop the loss of efficiency caused by dirt on the surface of the modules. USD $ 1.8M / year in a 100MWp plant After two months without supervision, a solar panel can generate up to 35% less energy due to the effect of dirt depending on the location and context of the plant. Its cleaning constitutes approximately 40% of the operation and maintenance costs of a photovoltaic plant. This means a great loss of efficiency, therefore money, putting at risk the success of the projects.

Entelai

Seed Round in 2019
Entelai LLC is a company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in artificial intelligence software solutions for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2018, Entelai offers products such as Entelai Pic, which focuses on medical image analysis, and Entelai Pre-Doc, aimed at enhancing patient interactions in clinical settings. The company's technology enables the early detection of anomalies, providing diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations that assist medical practitioners in understanding patient conditions more effectively. Through its innovative solutions, Entelai seeks to improve patient care and streamline the overall healthcare experience.

Moova

Seed Round in 2019
Moova is a technological platform focused on enhancing last-mile logistics by optimizing idle delivery capacity. It connects e-commerce and retail businesses with a network of independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who utilize bicycles, motorcycles, cars, or vans to fulfill deliveries, thereby creating additional income opportunities. The platform features route optimization software, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, allowing businesses to offer multiple delivery options to their customers. With its flexible warehousing and analytical capabilities, Moova aims to improve the efficiency of urban logistics in Latin America, supporting the growth of the e-commerce sector while promoting sustainable delivery practices.

INITECH

Seed Round in 2019
INITECH Co., Ltd. is an information security and IT solutions provider based in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1997, the company specializes in developing e-banking systems, which encompass service planning, consulting, development, and ongoing maintenance. INITECH offers a range of e-banking solutions, including internet and smart banking, as well as operates data centers that deliver supplementary services for businesses. The company's services extend to IT professional support, including security system management, business management, and education programs. INITECH also provides several frameworks such as IB20, which manages multi-device support, and UBiz30, designed to enhance productivity and adapt to changing business environments. Additionally, the company delivers various security solutions, including public key infrastructure, biometric authentication, integrated access control management, and endpoint security solutions. As a subsidiary of H&C Network Co. Ltd., INITECH aims to create a safer and more accessible IT landscape.

Winclap

Seed Round in 2019
Winclap is a Growth Transformation company focused on enhancing how brands attract, acquire, retain, and monetize users, particularly within the mobile app sector. The company offers a range of services designed to transition marketing from data-driven approaches to AI-driven strategies. Its offerings include consultative media buying to optimize marketing channels, a creative studio that develops effective content, and an AI-powered budget allocation tool aimed at maximizing return on investment. Winclap integrates technology, expertise, and creator input to deliver tailored growth solutions that help mobile app marketers improve user acquisition, engagement, and retention.

QMATCH - eCommerce Intelligence

Seed Round in 2019
QMATCH is a business-to-business web platform specializing in information extraction, analysis, and comparison for the e-commerce sector. Founded in 2017 and based in Vitacura, Chile, QMATCH utilizes innovative data validation technology to scrape the web for product information, enabling client companies to optimize pricing, assortments, and marketing strategies. The platform offers insights into competitor performance, market trends, and brand analysis, allowing e-commerce clients to enhance their sales and customer loyalty. By providing accurate and comprehensive data, QMATCH helps businesses gain a competitive edge in the dynamic e-commerce marketplace.

Aquabyte

Series A in 2019
Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the fish farming industry, employing computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's smart camera system enables real-time applications such as detecting biomass, counting sea lice, and monitoring fish appetite. The accompanying web dashboard provides continuous metrics to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating these technologies, Aquabyte aims to reduce operational costs and fish mortality while promoting sustainability in aquaculture. The company’s innovative approach seeks to address the challenges faced by fish farms, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry.

Egg

Seed Round in 2019
Egg is an education company focused on enhancing human cooperation through science and artificial intelligence. Founded by women, it has developed an online training system that leverages a co-op model to teach programming using a unique, scientifically-based methodology. The company offers a seven-week scholarship program designed for individuals who wish to explore programming and related digital skills without committing to a long-term investment. This initiative allows participants to quickly assess their interest in pursuing a professional career in technology, equipping them with essential skills in programming, testing, and other areas necessary for advancement in the tech industry.

Egg

Seed Round in 2019
Egg is an education company focused on enhancing human cooperation through science and artificial intelligence. Founded by women, it has developed an online training system that leverages a co-op model to teach programming using a unique, scientifically-based methodology. The company offers a seven-week scholarship program designed for individuals who wish to explore programming and related digital skills without committing to a long-term investment. This initiative allows participants to quickly assess their interest in pursuing a professional career in technology, equipping them with essential skills in programming, testing, and other areas necessary for advancement in the tech industry.

Filadd

Seed Round in 2019
Filadd Chile SpA is an educational technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina. The company operates a digital platform designed for university students, facilitating access to study resources and enhancing collaborative learning. Through its web platform, users can share study materials, take organized notes, and participate in online classes to improve their understanding of various subjects. The platform also features experienced educators who provide recorded lectures, ensuring high-quality content while allowing teachers to address student inquiries efficiently. By creating a collaborative space for sharing summaries, feedback, and exam models, Filadd aims to support students in their academic pursuits.

Avancargo

Seed Round in 2018
Avancargo operates a B2B trucking platform that enhances land transport logistics by connecting carriers and shippers. The platform simplifies the contracting of cargo transport by integrating supply and demand, facilitating transactions while offering features such as better pricing, instant availability, traceability, and insurance. Avancargo aims to improve the overall efficiency and security of freight transport by providing clients with a network of qualified carriers and real-time tracking capabilities. By digitizing documentation and streamlining communication, the company seeks to elevate the speed and reliability of cargo management for its users.

Axend

Seed Round in 2018
Axend is an online investment marketplace based in Juarez, Mexico, founded in 2017. The platform connects individuals with a variety of alternative investment opportunities, enabling users to discover, compare, and invest in products such as peer-to-peer lending, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), real estate, factoring, and cryptocurrencies. By offering a digital financial lending solution, Axend allows investors to contribute to crowdsourced loans, facilitating debt financing for businesses in a secure manner. The platform aims to simplify the investment process and broaden access to diverse financial opportunities.

Betterfly

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Betterfly is a purpose-driven wellbeing and insurance platform based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing the health and wellbeing of employees while fostering positive community impacts. Its innovative platform allows organizations to reward employees for maintaining healthy habits by offering life insurance coverage that increases over time. Additionally, every healthy activity is converted into a charitable donation sponsored by the company. This model not only supports employee wellbeing but also integrates corporate wellness and social responsibility into business operations, allowing companies to contribute actively to their communities.

Kilimo

Seed Round in 2018
Kilimo is a company based in Cordoba, Argentina, founded in 2014, that specializes in Big Data solutions for water management in agriculture. It offers an irrigation management tool designed to enhance farm management and improve water use efficiency. By utilizing satellite and site-specific data, as well as soil testing, Kilimo provides tailored prescriptions for various crops. This approach allows farmers to optimize their irrigation practices, leading to increased yields while minimizing water usage.

Quiena Inversiones

Seed Round in 2018
Quiena Inversiones is a retail investor platform that empowers small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. Utilizing advanced technology, Quiena enables customers to begin investing with a single click, regardless of their prior knowledge. The platform automatically manages investments tailored to each user's goals and needs, providing solutions for short-term cash management in local currency, options for converting balances to US dollars, and opportunities for long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on individual risk profiles and objectives, Quiena offers a seamless way to navigate local, international, and sector-specific risks while maximizing potential returns.

Rocketpin

Seed Round in 2018
Rocketpin is a mobile crowdsourcing platform based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing businesses and consumers with trustworthy verification services. The company utilizes its proprietary technology and a network of trained on-demand professionals to efficiently gather and validate information in the field. By dynamically matching clients' requests with suitable agents based on their experience, location, and availability, Rocketpin enables clients to conduct a variety of tasks, including verifications, inspections, audits, and remote signatures. This platform aims to streamline the process of ensuring that products are properly arranged and exhibited, thereby enhancing operational accuracy for its users.

123Seguro

Seed Round in 2017
123Seguro is an online insurance brokerage based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2010. The company operates a digital insurance platform that enables users to compare, purchase, and manage various insurance policies, including auto, commercial, and life insurance. It serves customers not only in Argentina but also across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. By utilizing two business models, direct-to-consumer and embedded services through APIs, 123Seguro offers a comprehensive range of coverage options and pricing from leading insurers. The platform provides valuable insurance advice, assisting clients in making informed decisions to find the most suitable and cost-effective insurance plans for their needs.

Chattigo

Seed Round in 2017
Chattigo is the platform to manage all the chats of your company in one place.Chattigo offers a unique opportunity to incorporate new digital attention technologies into your business. They invite you to know how they strategically transform your care system.

myHotel

Seed Round in 2017
myHotel is a software company dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored for the hospitality industry. Its flagship product, a Guest Experience software, is the largest of its kind in Latin America, enabling hotels to personalize the guest experience prior to arrival and assess guest satisfaction levels. The platform facilitates increased direct bookings through various meta search engines and online advertising campaigns. Additionally, myHotel automates the collection and analysis of customer feedback, allowing hotels to engage more effectively with guests and improve their reputation. The software also includes features for measuring guest loyalty and compliance with quality standards, as well as alerts for addressing any dissatisfaction during a guest's stay. Overall, myHotel's solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency and service quality, ultimately contributing to increased revenue for hotel clients.

Welii

Seed Round in 2017
Welii is a unique and complete platform of technological products of last generation focused on optimizing the integral services of the health sector.They are a technology company born in Latin America with the goal of revolutionizing the health sector and bringing their products to the world.They are the perfect intersection between the technology that has come to this day to make everything simpler and more agile, and innovation in health that improves and extends their quality of life.

Topic Flower SA

Seed Round in 2015
TopicFlower is an innovative platform to manage Social Networks, oriented to Conversation Strategies and Content Marketing. The solution tracks the social interest behind the conversation and shows pollen. Pollen are visual indicators that let you know where your brand is having an impact and how (likes, shares, comments, RTs...).

Genwords

Seed Round in 2015
Genwords is a digital marketing agency based in Cordoba, Argentina, founded in 2013. The company specializes in content writing services, offering a range of products that include articles, blog posts, and product reviews tailored for online engagement. In addition to content creation, Genwords provides services in content marketing, inbound marketing, web positioning, and e-commerce solutions. The agency aims to help businesses enhance their online presence by generating relevant and original content that increases traffic and conversion rates. Furthermore, Genwords operates an online marketplace where users can find over 600 premium digital tools, including WordPress plugins and website templates, to assist in web design and development.

Nobracks! Alineadores Invisibles

Series A in 2013
Plataforma digital que vincula los pacientes de forma directa con el producto (Ortodoncia Invisible) a un bajo costo y con financiamiento logrando un acceso de forma masiva.
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