Carao Ventures

Carao Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica, founded in 2012. The firm partners with early-stage startups across various sectors, including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, and e-commerce, with a strong emphasis on companies that have the potential to expand throughout Latin America and globally. Carao Ventures seeks to collaborate with dedicated entrepreneurs and technically skilled founders, providing active support in areas such as strategy, finance, and marketing. Through its early-stage startup program, partners engage directly in the development of these companies, leveraging their experience and networks to facilitate growth. The firm also offers a co-working space designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment. Additionally, Carao Ventures assists established business groups and seasoned entrepreneurs in analyzing and developing new ventures, continuously providing resources to help companies achieve optimal performance.

Adrian Garcia

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Mario Peña

Senior Associate

Past deals in Peru

MegaBite

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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.
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