Carao Ventures

Aviva is developing an AI-driven digital bank focused on serving underbanked communities in Latin America. Initially targeting Mexico's unsecured credit market, Aviva offers inclusive financial services through innovative physical onboarding kiosks and novel AI-based risk models.

Wekall is a cloud-based contact center software company that focuses on enhancing customer service and sales efficiency for businesses in Latin America. The platform enables companies to communicate effectively through real-time voice interactions, eschewing the limitations of chatbots and voicebots. Wekall provides telephone numbers in Colombia and globally, allowing for seamless connectivity and productivity through mobile or PC access. With integration capabilities to popular customer relationship management systems and productivity applications, Wekall offers an affordable solution accessible to small, medium, and large enterprises. Their service is competitively priced, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses aiming to optimize user service and boost sales.

Boxful provides ultra-fast fulfillment, shipping management, and a network of smart lockers to enable same-day or next-day deliveries for e-commerce brands and online sellers in Latin America.

FinanEx operates a digital trade finance platform supporting underserved food exporters worldwide, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Latin America. Its mission is to increase export volumes sustainably while positively impacting rural communities.

Nullplatform is a developer-focused company that specializes in creating an enterprise-grade cloud development platform designed to simplify and automate software deployment. Its platform offers a range of features, including progressive delivery, rapid rollbacks, and end-to-end traceability, which facilitate seamless web development. By providing these tools, Nullplatform empowers developers to build and deploy software more efficiently, enhancing the overall engineering process for organizations.

Huli is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the management of patient records and healthcare services. It offers a platform that integrates an online calendar with automatic reminders, enabling the seamless collection and communication of patient information, contacts, and medical insurance details. By streamlining appointment scheduling and other healthcare services, Huli aims to boost patient volume and satisfaction for healthcare providers while ensuring that patients can access medical services characterized by transparency and affordability. The company is dedicated to connecting the Latin American health ecosystem in a secure and efficient manner, ultimately improving the overall quality of care.

FinanEx operates a digital trade finance platform supporting underserved food exporters worldwide, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Latin America. Its mission is to increase export volumes sustainably while positively impacting rural communities.

ObraLink offers a technology service that automates manual tasks and processes in construction projects. It uses advanced technologies like BIM, computer vision, infrared thermography, and LiDAR to monitor progress, automate planning, and measure concrete strength in real-time. This reduces human dependency, lowers costs by up to $200k per 10 months of construction, and shortens project timelines. The service provides real-time data access, automatic notifications, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for enhanced project management.

Loopa Finance is a pioneering litigation funder in Europe and Latin America, leveraging technology to facilitate meritorious legal claims. Founded by Yago Zavalia Gahan and Fernando Folgueiro, the company employs an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and engineers who use proprietary software to screen, filter, and select promising cases, offering clients uncorrelated returns.

Levita Magnetics SpA, established in January 2012 by Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, is a medical device company based in Chile that focuses on advancing surgical techniques through its innovative magnetic surgical platform, Magnetic Surgery®. The company aims to enhance patient outcomes by promoting less invasive surgical procedures across various medical indications. Levita Magnetics has developed a unique magnetic surgical system that facilitates single and reduced port operations by utilizing non-traumatic, shaftless magnetic retraction. This approach eliminates the need for traditional trocars and shafted instruments, which can clutter the surgical field during procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. By minimizing surgical trauma and improving cosmetic results, Levita Magnetics is contributing to the evolution of modern surgery.

Naya Homes is a property management and hospitality platform focused on enhancing the short-term and vacation rental experience for homeowners in Latin America. The company assists clients in maximizing revenue and alleviating the challenges associated with operating rental properties. Naya Homes provides a range of services including revenue optimization through data-driven insights, multi-channel listing and marketing to increase visibility, financing for furniture and equipment, and interior design solutions. Additionally, the company prioritizes guest satisfaction, ensuring that visitors enjoy a comfortable stay. By offering these comprehensive services, Naya Homes empowers homeowners and real estate developers to improve their financial returns while simplifying property management.

ObraLink offers a technology service that automates manual tasks and processes in construction projects. It uses advanced technologies like BIM, computer vision, infrared thermography, and LiDAR to monitor progress, automate planning, and measure concrete strength in real-time. This reduces human dependency, lowers costs by up to $200k per 10 months of construction, and shortens project timelines. The service provides real-time data access, automatic notifications, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for enhanced project management.

Tesorio, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in cash flow management solutions. Established in 2013, Tesorio has developed a cloud platform that utilizes machine learning to enhance financial operations for businesses. The platform provides comprehensive tools for analyzing accounts receivable and payable, forecasting cash flows, and improving payment processing for suppliers, vendors, and freelancers. By aggregating and structuring real-time data, Tesorio enables finance leaders to gain actionable insights, automate workflows, and optimize cash flow management. Its end-to-end capabilities facilitate better decision-making and cross-functional collaboration, allowing organizations to maintain capital efficiency while driving growth.

Strike is a cybersecurity firm focused on providing accessible and high-quality security solutions to enterprises of all sizes. The company specializes in Continuous Pentesting, which connects organizations with cybersecurity professionals to ensure ongoing security assessments rather than relying solely on periodic testing. This approach combines manual pentesting by skilled experts with automated scanning, allowing organizations to identify and address vulnerabilities in real-time. By integrating with clients' management and communication systems, Strike enhances the efficiency of vulnerability triaging and remediation, helping businesses safeguard their data against potential threats before they can be exploited.

Crabi is a digital car insurance provider that focuses on personalized coverage tailored to the individual driver. Their platform offers full-stack, digital insurance solutions, enabling customers to manage their policies and make claims conveniently.

R5 is a company based in Colombia that simplifies vehicle ownership by providing an online insurance and lending platform. It enables low-income customers to use their cars and motorcycles as collateral to secure financing. The platform facilitates access to funds for refinancing expensive debt or investing in businesses, offering a digital process for purchasing compulsory vehicle insurance with affordable policies. Through its services, R5 allows customers to leverage their vehicles to obtain credit at lower rates, making financial opportunities more accessible.

LOGYSTO is a logistics solutions provider focused on enhancing the supply chain for brands and retailers in the direct e-commerce sector. By leveraging technology and the shared economy, LOGYSTO enables businesses to increase sales by up to 30% through improved fulfillment processes akin to those of larger platforms like Amazon. Their innovative approach includes managing logistics across all stages—first, middle, and last-mile delivery—by utilizing dark stores and urban mini-hubs for rapid fulfillment. The company’s express digital platform employs artificial intelligence to optimize delivery routes for couriers, ensuring safe and efficient deliveries for e-commerce businesses.

Escala provides an integrated CRM platform that helps businesses optimize their marketing and sales processes. Its platform includes tools for customer relationship management, email marketing, landing pages, and automation.

Floid is an open banking platform based in Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region, established in 2019. The company specializes in facilitating the development of applications, payment solutions, and risk engines for banks and fintech organizations. By leveraging its API, Floid connects consumers' bank accounts with various entities in the financial sector, thereby providing users with secure access to risk evaluations and payment options. This innovative approach aims to reduce the potential for fraudulent activities while enhancing the overall user experience in financial transactions.

Wekall is a cloud-based contact center software company that focuses on enhancing customer service and sales efficiency for businesses in Latin America. The platform enables companies to communicate effectively through real-time voice interactions, eschewing the limitations of chatbots and voicebots. Wekall provides telephone numbers in Colombia and globally, allowing for seamless connectivity and productivity through mobile or PC access. With integration capabilities to popular customer relationship management systems and productivity applications, Wekall offers an affordable solution accessible to small, medium, and large enterprises. Their service is competitively priced, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses aiming to optimize user service and boost sales.

Founded in 2021, RewardsWeb offers a platform that enhances loyalty and reward programs. Its browser extension enables users to earn and redeem reward points for purchases across various brands, providing unparalleled redemption flexibility.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.

Huli is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the management of patient records and healthcare services. It offers a platform that integrates an online calendar with automatic reminders, enabling the seamless collection and communication of patient information, contacts, and medical insurance details. By streamlining appointment scheduling and other healthcare services, Huli aims to boost patient volume and satisfaction for healthcare providers while ensuring that patients can access medical services characterized by transparency and affordability. The company is dedicated to connecting the Latin American health ecosystem in a secure and efficient manner, ultimately improving the overall quality of care.

HuliHealth is an online medical appointments service in Costa Rica. It enables users to find doctors based on the location, treatment type, ailment, and more. HuliHealth also facilitates finding, selecting, and booking medical procedures and health services abroad. It was founded in March 2011 by Alejandro Vega.

Singularities is a company that specializes in supply chain optimization and consumer finance solutions. It has developed an agent-oriented artificial intelligence platform that leverages machine reasoning technology and mathematical optimization to enhance business operations. By addressing limitations and inventory distortions, Singularities provides clients with improved visibility and adaptability in their supply chains. The platform also enables personalized attention to customers, allowing businesses to better meet their needs. Through these innovations, Singularities helps organizations augment their operational intelligence and effectively navigate evolving challenges in the marketplace.

Speratum is a biopharmaceutical company focused on microRNA-directed oncology therapies. The Company was founded in 2014 by Christian Marín-Müller, Ph.D. and is dedicated to the development of a patented treatment for pancreatic cancer based on the combination of tumor suppressive microRNA molecules and nanoparticle-based drug delivery technologies. The Company is currently entering the final stage of preclinical trials for the pancreatic cancer therapy, while simultaneously expanding the patent’s coverage to incorporate other types of cancer and non-cancer indications and illnesses and expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio with complementary technologies in the fields of nanotechnology, medical devices and veterinary medicine.

Singularities is a company that specializes in supply chain optimization and consumer finance solutions. It has developed an agent-oriented artificial intelligence platform that leverages machine reasoning technology and mathematical optimization to enhance business operations. By addressing limitations and inventory distortions, Singularities provides clients with improved visibility and adaptability in their supply chains. The platform also enables personalized attention to customers, allowing businesses to better meet their needs. Through these innovations, Singularities helps organizations augment their operational intelligence and effectively navigate evolving challenges in the marketplace.

GoPato Inc. is a Costa Rican company that operates an on-demand platform designed to connect users with assistants and messengers for various errand and delivery needs. Founded in 2015 and based in Cartago, GoPato offers personalized delivery services for everyday tasks, including food and grocery orders, retail shopping, and other errands that require physical logistics. The platform leverages drone technology to facilitate hyperlocal food delivery, aiming for delivery times under 30 minutes. GoPato has received authorization to begin commercial operations in urban areas, particularly in San José, through a partnership with McDonald's. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and was awarded by Forbes Central America as one of the region's promising businesses.

Slidebean, Inc., founded in 2014, operates a web-based platform designed to simplify the process of creating presentations, particularly for startups seeking funding. Based in New York with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers tools that include pre-filled decks, templates, and fonts, along with AI-driven pitch deck building services. The company's platform has evolved to provide financial modeling, pitch deck design services, and extensive educational resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the fundraising process effectively.

BildTEK designs, manufactures, and constructs cold-formed steel structures for residential and commercial projects. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the company integrates design and fabrication through building information modeling and computer-assisted production, producing galvanized steel profiles for roofs, walls, floors, and stairs. Employing an industrialized construction approach and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK aims to improve productivity and quality while reducing environmental impact, offering engineered steel systems and integrated construction services to streamline the design-to-build workflow.

Slidebean, Inc., founded in 2014, operates a web-based platform designed to simplify the process of creating presentations, particularly for startups seeking funding. Based in New York with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers tools that include pre-filled decks, templates, and fonts, along with AI-driven pitch deck building services. The company's platform has evolved to provide financial modeling, pitch deck design services, and extensive educational resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the fundraising process effectively.

GoPato Inc. is a Costa Rican company that operates an on-demand platform designed to connect users with assistants and messengers for various errand and delivery needs. Founded in 2015 and based in Cartago, GoPato offers personalized delivery services for everyday tasks, including food and grocery orders, retail shopping, and other errands that require physical logistics. The platform leverages drone technology to facilitate hyperlocal food delivery, aiming for delivery times under 30 minutes. GoPato has received authorization to begin commercial operations in urban areas, particularly in San José, through a partnership with McDonald's. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and was awarded by Forbes Central America as one of the region's promising businesses.

BildTEK designs, manufactures, and constructs cold-formed steel structures for residential and commercial projects. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the company integrates design and fabrication through building information modeling and computer-assisted production, producing galvanized steel profiles for roofs, walls, floors, and stairs. Employing an industrialized construction approach and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK aims to improve productivity and quality while reducing environmental impact, offering engineered steel systems and integrated construction services to streamline the design-to-build workflow.

Junar, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based open data platform that facilitates the accessibility and management of data for organizations globally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Dallas, Silicon Valley, Latin America, and Israel, Junar's platform allows businesses, governments, NGOs, and research institutions to transform complex data into engaging tables, charts, maps, and dashboards. This solution enhances stakeholder engagement, tracks data usage, and measures impact, thereby driving new opportunities and promoting transparency. Furthermore, Junar offers an API toolbox for developers, enabling the creation of innovative applications that showcase data in unique ways. The company is recognized for empowering organizations to leverage their data effectively, contributing to the broader Data Economy.

Slidebean, Inc., founded in 2014, operates a web-based platform designed to simplify the process of creating presentations, particularly for startups seeking funding. Based in New York with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers tools that include pre-filled decks, templates, and fonts, along with AI-driven pitch deck building services. The company's platform has evolved to provide financial modeling, pitch deck design services, and extensive educational resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the fundraising process effectively.

BildTEK designs, manufactures, and constructs cold-formed steel structures for residential and commercial projects. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the company integrates design and fabrication through building information modeling and computer-assisted production, producing galvanized steel profiles for roofs, walls, floors, and stairs. Employing an industrialized construction approach and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK aims to improve productivity and quality while reducing environmental impact, offering engineered steel systems and integrated construction services to streamline the design-to-build workflow.

Bellelli Educación is an operator of an educational center focused on providing early childhood educational services. The company creates a friendly, playful, and emotionally supportive environment that fosters quality education during critical developmental years. By prioritizing social-emotional development, Bellelli Educación aims to assist parents in nurturing their children's growth and well-being.

Speratum is a biopharmaceutical company focused on microRNA-directed oncology therapies. The Company was founded in 2014 by Christian Marín-Müller, Ph.D. and is dedicated to the development of a patented treatment for pancreatic cancer based on the combination of tumor suppressive microRNA molecules and nanoparticle-based drug delivery technologies. The Company is currently entering the final stage of preclinical trials for the pancreatic cancer therapy, while simultaneously expanding the patent’s coverage to incorporate other types of cancer and non-cancer indications and illnesses and expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio with complementary technologies in the fields of nanotechnology, medical devices and veterinary medicine.

BildTEK designs, manufactures, and constructs cold-formed steel structures for residential and commercial projects. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the company integrates design and fabrication through building information modeling and computer-assisted production, producing galvanized steel profiles for roofs, walls, floors, and stairs. Employing an industrialized construction approach and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK aims to improve productivity and quality while reducing environmental impact, offering engineered steel systems and integrated construction services to streamline the design-to-build workflow.

Slidebean, Inc., founded in 2014, operates a web-based platform designed to simplify the process of creating presentations, particularly for startups seeking funding. Based in New York with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers tools that include pre-filled decks, templates, and fonts, along with AI-driven pitch deck building services. The company's platform has evolved to provide financial modeling, pitch deck design services, and extensive educational resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the fundraising process effectively.

Lenk specializes in digitalizing mortgage origination processes for financial institutions across Latin America.

Mirlo specializes in streamlining mobile telecommunications for businesses. Its platform offers centralized management of lines and devices, adaptable plans, transparent billing, global roaming, SIM delivery, online recharges, and integration with messaging verification systems, enabling companies to maintain efficient communication while controlling costs.

Founded in 2019, Moons specializes in orthodontic solutions, offering transparent dental aligners tailored to each patient's needs. The company provides direct-to-consumer products and online dental services in Mexico and Colombia.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.

Lenk specializes in digitalizing mortgage origination processes for financial institutions across Latin America.

Speratum is a biopharmaceutical company focused on microRNA-directed oncology therapies. The Company was founded in 2014 by Christian Marín-Müller, Ph.D. and is dedicated to the development of a patented treatment for pancreatic cancer based on the combination of tumor suppressive microRNA molecules and nanoparticle-based drug delivery technologies. The Company is currently entering the final stage of preclinical trials for the pancreatic cancer therapy, while simultaneously expanding the patent’s coverage to incorporate other types of cancer and non-cancer indications and illnesses and expanding its intellectual property (IP) portfolio with complementary technologies in the fields of nanotechnology, medical devices and veterinary medicine.

Aviva is developing an AI-driven digital bank focused on serving underbanked communities in Latin America. Initially targeting Mexico's unsecured credit market, Aviva offers inclusive financial services through innovative physical onboarding kiosks and novel AI-based risk models.

Huli is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the management of patient records and healthcare services. It offers a platform that integrates an online calendar with automatic reminders, enabling the seamless collection and communication of patient information, contacts, and medical insurance details. By streamlining appointment scheduling and other healthcare services, Huli aims to boost patient volume and satisfaction for healthcare providers while ensuring that patients can access medical services characterized by transparency and affordability. The company is dedicated to connecting the Latin American health ecosystem in a secure and efficient manner, ultimately improving the overall quality of care.

Loopa Finance is a pioneering litigation funder in Europe and Latin America, leveraging technology to facilitate meritorious legal claims. Founded by Yago Zavalia Gahan and Fernando Folgueiro, the company employs an interdisciplinary team of lawyers and engineers who use proprietary software to screen, filter, and select promising cases, offering clients uncorrelated returns.

Thrive Natural Care is an online store for skin care products. Their product includes new arrivals, suncare, cleansers, shave, beard, moisturizers, kit, and gifts. They provide inquiries through online applications.

Augmental Technologies, Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative, hands-free technology that integrates with the human body. The company focuses on augmented reality and assistive technology, aiming to provide information access and assistance to users with both situational and severe motor impairments. By targeting the mouth as an unexplored interface for human-computer interaction, Augmental enables users to overcome physical and sensory limitations, enhancing autonomy and mobility, particularly for those living with upper extremity paralysis.

Floid is an open banking platform based in Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region, established in 2019. The company specializes in facilitating the development of applications, payment solutions, and risk engines for banks and fintech organizations. By leveraging its API, Floid connects consumers' bank accounts with various entities in the financial sector, thereby providing users with secure access to risk evaluations and payment options. This innovative approach aims to reduce the potential for fraudulent activities while enhancing the overall user experience in financial transactions.

Crabi is a digital car insurance provider that focuses on personalized coverage tailored to the individual driver. Their platform offers full-stack, digital insurance solutions, enabling customers to manage their policies and make claims conveniently.

BildTEK designs, manufactures, and constructs cold-formed steel structures for residential and commercial projects. Based in San José, Costa Rica, the company integrates design and fabrication through building information modeling and computer-assisted production, producing galvanized steel profiles for roofs, walls, floors, and stairs. Employing an industrialized construction approach and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK aims to improve productivity and quality while reducing environmental impact, offering engineered steel systems and integrated construction services to streamline the design-to-build workflow.

Clicoh is a startup born in Cordoba, Argentina in 2018 that provides fulfillment and logistics solutions through innovation and technology for digital companies in Latam.

Onest offers technology-based products that help customers meet their financial goals.