Amasia

Amasia is a global venture capital firm founded in 2012 in California that pursues a thesis-driven approach focused on sustainability and climate. It invests in seed to Series B rounds for founders with global ambitions and supports them with access to global markets, best practices, and knowledge to scale across regions including the United States, Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and Latin America.

Sungwoo Kim

Venture Partner

Shuyi Yeo

Venture Partner

Past deals in Ecuador

Ripio

Seed Round in 2014
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.
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