Carao Ventures

Carao Ventures, established in 2012 in San José, Costa Rica, is a pioneering venture capital firm led by Allan Boruchowicz. It specializes in investing in early-stage startups across various industries, including software, biotech, healthtech, fintech, AI, and construction tech, primarily in small and medium-sized countries in Latin America. Carao's unique approach combines elements of early-stage VC, venture-building, and startup accelerators, providing value to both promising startups and investors interested in frontier markets. The firm manages Carao Ventures Fund I, a $35 million VC vehicle focused on Latin America, with a primary focus on Central America, the North Andean region, and the Dominican Republic. The fund invests in technology-based sectors, with a preference for information technology and AI & machine learning, typically ranging from $0.5 million to $7.5 million per investment.

Allan Boruchowicz

Founder and Managing Partner

Mario Peña

Investment Associate

Past deals in Costa Rica

HuliHealth

Convertible Note in 2019
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.

GoPato

Seed Round in 2017
GoPato Inc. is an on-demand platform based in Cartago, Costa Rica, that connects users with assistants and messengers for various errand and delivery needs. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in hyperlocal food delivery and utilizes drone technology to enhance its services, promising delivery within 30 minutes. GoPato has received authorization to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in urban areas, notably partnering with McDonald's to facilitate commercial operations in San José. The company has been recognized by Forbes Central America as one of the top 30 business prospects and has garnered significant media attention. Through its mobile application, GoPato offers personalized delivery services that streamline everyday tasks, allowing customers to efficiently manage their time while outsourcing errands such as food ordering, grocery shopping, and messenger services.

Slidebean

Seed Round in 2016
Slidebean, Inc. is a web-based platform that facilitates the creation of presentations, primarily targeting startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers a range of services, including AI-driven pitch deck creation, financial modeling, and pitch deck design. The platform features pre-filled decks and customizable templates, allowing users to efficiently construct compelling presentations. Additionally, Slidebean provides a wealth of resources, including video materials, to support entrepreneurs through the fundraising process. Since achieving $1 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, Slidebean has continually evolved its offerings to better assist founders in navigating the complexities of securing investment for their ventures.

BildTEK

Venture Round in 2016
BildTEK S.A. is a Costa Rican company founded in 2013 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of cold-formed steel structures for both commercial and residential projects. The company focuses on increasing productivity and quality in construction by integrating advanced technology and design principles. Utilizing building information modeling (BIM) and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK produces galvanized steel profiles that are used in systems for roofs, walls, floors, and stairways. Their approach emphasizes a simplified construction process that reduces environmental impact while ensuring structural precision, promoting an efficient and industrialized method of building.

Slidebean

Seed Round in 2016
Slidebean, Inc. is a web-based platform that facilitates the creation of presentations, primarily targeting startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers a range of services, including AI-driven pitch deck creation, financial modeling, and pitch deck design. The platform features pre-filled decks and customizable templates, allowing users to efficiently construct compelling presentations. Additionally, Slidebean provides a wealth of resources, including video materials, to support entrepreneurs through the fundraising process. Since achieving $1 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, Slidebean has continually evolved its offerings to better assist founders in navigating the complexities of securing investment for their ventures.

GoPato

Seed Round in 2016
GoPato Inc. is an on-demand platform based in Cartago, Costa Rica, that connects users with assistants and messengers for various errand and delivery needs. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in hyperlocal food delivery and utilizes drone technology to enhance its services, promising delivery within 30 minutes. GoPato has received authorization to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in urban areas, notably partnering with McDonald's to facilitate commercial operations in San José. The company has been recognized by Forbes Central America as one of the top 30 business prospects and has garnered significant media attention. Through its mobile application, GoPato offers personalized delivery services that streamline everyday tasks, allowing customers to efficiently manage their time while outsourcing errands such as food ordering, grocery shopping, and messenger services.

BildTEK

Series A in 2015
BildTEK S.A. is a Costa Rican company founded in 2013 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of cold-formed steel structures for both commercial and residential projects. The company focuses on increasing productivity and quality in construction by integrating advanced technology and design principles. Utilizing building information modeling (BIM) and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK produces galvanized steel profiles that are used in systems for roofs, walls, floors, and stairways. Their approach emphasizes a simplified construction process that reduces environmental impact while ensuring structural precision, promoting an efficient and industrialized method of building.

Slidebean

Convertible Note in 2015
Slidebean, Inc. is a web-based platform that facilitates the creation of presentations, primarily targeting startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers a range of services, including AI-driven pitch deck creation, financial modeling, and pitch deck design. The platform features pre-filled decks and customizable templates, allowing users to efficiently construct compelling presentations. Additionally, Slidebean provides a wealth of resources, including video materials, to support entrepreneurs through the fundraising process. Since achieving $1 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, Slidebean has continually evolved its offerings to better assist founders in navigating the complexities of securing investment for their ventures.

BildTEK

Convertible Note in 2014
BildTEK S.A. is a Costa Rican company founded in 2013 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of cold-formed steel structures for both commercial and residential projects. The company focuses on increasing productivity and quality in construction by integrating advanced technology and design principles. Utilizing building information modeling (BIM) and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK produces galvanized steel profiles that are used in systems for roofs, walls, floors, and stairways. Their approach emphasizes a simplified construction process that reduces environmental impact while ensuring structural precision, promoting an efficient and industrialized method of building.

BildTEK

Seed Round in 2013
BildTEK S.A. is a Costa Rican company founded in 2013 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of cold-formed steel structures for both commercial and residential projects. The company focuses on increasing productivity and quality in construction by integrating advanced technology and design principles. Utilizing building information modeling (BIM) and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK produces galvanized steel profiles that are used in systems for roofs, walls, floors, and stairways. Their approach emphasizes a simplified construction process that reduces environmental impact while ensuring structural precision, promoting an efficient and industrialized method of building.

Slidebean

Seed Round in 2013
Slidebean, Inc. is a web-based platform that facilitates the creation of presentations, primarily targeting startups and entrepreneurs seeking funding. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Slidebean offers a range of services, including AI-driven pitch deck creation, financial modeling, and pitch deck design. The platform features pre-filled decks and customizable templates, allowing users to efficiently construct compelling presentations. Additionally, Slidebean provides a wealth of resources, including video materials, to support entrepreneurs through the fundraising process. Since achieving $1 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, Slidebean has continually evolved its offerings to better assist founders in navigating the complexities of securing investment for their ventures.

BildTEK

BildTEK S.A. is a Costa Rican company founded in 2013 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of cold-formed steel structures for both commercial and residential projects. The company focuses on increasing productivity and quality in construction by integrating advanced technology and design principles. Utilizing building information modeling (BIM) and a controlled manufacturing process, BildTEK produces galvanized steel profiles that are used in systems for roofs, walls, floors, and stairways. Their approach emphasizes a simplified construction process that reduces environmental impact while ensuring structural precision, promoting an efficient and industrialized method of building.
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