Fondo Alerce

Fondo Alerce is a venture capital investment firm established in 2017 and based in Santiago, Chile. The firm specializes in investing in a diverse range of sectors, including deep technology, mining, agriculture, aquaculture, food, forest business-to-business, medical devices, biotechnology, computer science technology, machine learning, the internet of things, and big data. Focused on the Latin American market, Fondo Alerce seeks to support innovative companies that demonstrate potential for growth and impact in their respective fields. Through its strategic investments, the firm aims to foster development and technological advancement in the region.

Pablo Fernandez Gumucio

General Partner

15 past transactions

Done Properly

Seed Round in 2022
Done Properly Company SpA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in the manufacturing of vitamins and nutritional supplements. The company offers a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing gastrointestinal health, including probiotic drinks, probiotic water, powder protein drinks, and super grains. Through its innovative platform, Arya, Done Properly focuses on the discovery and development of new ingredients that leverage fermentation technologies and principles of circular economy. This approach not only reduces the use of salt in various applications but also enables the creation of meat substitutes using mycoproteins, contributing to healthier dietary options for consumers.

ETPay

Seed Round in 2022
ETPay is a Chilean company founded in 2018 that specializes in electronic payment systems focused on bank transfers. The company offers a range of products, including assisted transfers and automatic reconciliation, which enhance the payment process by allowing users to transfer money online with ease. Its platform supports various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets, facilitating a simplified and error-free transaction experience. ETPay aims to help businesses grow by providing tools for secure electronic payments while maintaining low commission rates compared to traditional card services. The company's omnichannel payment strategy ensures that businesses can efficiently accept payments online, directly transferring funds to clients' accounts.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.

Terapi

Seed Round in 2021
Terapi is an online psychological therapy platform designed to connect individuals with licensed psychologists and nutritionists. The platform offers users the ability to schedule appointments and receive tailored recommendations for therapists, facilitating access to various forms of therapy, including treatments for anxiety, depression, couples, family, and children. By integrating evidence-based interventions and machine learning, Terapi aims to deliver personalized mental and emotional healthcare solutions that cater to the unique needs of each individual, making professional support more accessible and convenient.

Done Properly

Venture Round in 2021
Done Properly Company SpA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in the manufacturing of vitamins and nutritional supplements. The company offers a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing gastrointestinal health, including probiotic drinks, probiotic water, powder protein drinks, and super grains. Through its innovative platform, Arya, Done Properly focuses on the discovery and development of new ingredients that leverage fermentation technologies and principles of circular economy. This approach not only reduces the use of salt in various applications but also enables the creation of meat substitutes using mycoproteins, contributing to healthier dietary options for consumers.

Done Properly

Seed Round in 2021
Done Properly Company SpA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in the manufacturing of vitamins and nutritional supplements. The company offers a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing gastrointestinal health, including probiotic drinks, probiotic water, powder protein drinks, and super grains. Through its innovative platform, Arya, Done Properly focuses on the discovery and development of new ingredients that leverage fermentation technologies and principles of circular economy. This approach not only reduces the use of salt in various applications but also enables the creation of meat substitutes using mycoproteins, contributing to healthier dietary options for consumers.

Andes

Seed Round in 2020
Andes Ag, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing microbe-based seed technologies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. The company leverages beneficial microbes that have naturally co-evolved with plants over millennia. Through scientific research and advanced predictive software powered by artificial intelligence, Andes creates customized microbe-based formulations designed to enhance crop yields, accelerate growth, and enable cultivation in traditionally unsuitable lands. These solutions also aim to reduce the reliance on fertilizers and pesticides, helping farmers address the challenges posed by global climate change. Andes is positioned to contribute significantly to a new green revolution, fostering responsible and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Citysense

Seed Round in 2020
Citysense Co. operates a cloud-based infrastructure platform aimed at facilitating the development of smart cities. Established in 2015 and based in Santiago, Chile, the company offers an array of products including Airmob, which provides real-time air quality data; Carmob, a Bluetooth-based system for tracking stolen vehicles; Datmob, a tool for real-time people counting and migration pattern analysis; and Trackmob, a tracking system for assets in areas where traditional GPS is ineffective. Citysense's platform utilizes a network of sensors that leverage Internet of Things technology, allowing developers to create solutions across various sectors such as security, transportation, environment, and public services. The company operates on a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, supporting the creation of scalable solutions and demonstrating significant market potential through both its internal developments and collaborations with external developers.

PolyNatural

Seed Round in 2020
PolyNatural focuses on innovative research and development in the fruticulture industry, leveraging natural components to create unique, environmentally sustainable products that enhance food quality. Inspired by traditional South American agricultural practices, the company has developed Shel-Life, a 100% natural plant-based emulsion that serves as an edible biopolymer coating for fruits. This coating significantly reduces food waste by minimizing dehydration and microbial growth, distinguishing itself from competitors that typically use synthetic waxes derived from petroleum. By offering solutions that improve the shelf life and overall quality of fresh produce, PolyNatural aims to enhance consumer access to safe and fresh food while promoting sustainability in agribusiness.

Houm

Seed Round in 2020
Houm is reinventing the way of leasing properties in Latam by leveraging technology, data, and design to transform a currently painful and bureaucratic process into a pleasant, quick, and simple experience, both for the owner as for the tenant.

The Live Green Co

Seed Round in 2020
The Live Green Company, founded in 2018 and based in Santiago, Chile, specializes in developing plant-based food products aimed at providing healthier and more sustainable alternatives to conventional offerings. The company produces items such as live green burger mixes and pancake mixes, focusing on clean labels and minimally processed ingredients. By leveraging technology, The Live Green Company enhances the taste and nutritional value of its products while adhering to sustainable practices. Their proprietary Recommendation Software utilizes principles from Ancestral Indian Science of Plant Nutrition to create 100% natural formulations, significantly reducing research and development costs and time. Additionally, their production process is designed with a commitment to frugal engineering and circular economy principles, which minimize pollution and resource consumption. As the demand for plant-based foods continues to grow, The Live Green Company is positioned to cater to consumers seeking convenient, delicious, and environmentally friendly food options.

Unima

Seed Round in 2019
Unima developed a fast and low cost diagnostic and disease surveillance technology for low resource settings. This technology allows anyone, even those with no technical training, to diagnose a disease at the point of care, without the need of lab equipment, with results on 15 minutes and at $1 per test. The company's goal is to solve the problem of lack of access to timely diagnostic regardless of where you live and your ability to pay.

Citysense

Seed Round in 2018
Citysense Co. operates a cloud-based infrastructure platform aimed at facilitating the development of smart cities. Established in 2015 and based in Santiago, Chile, the company offers an array of products including Airmob, which provides real-time air quality data; Carmob, a Bluetooth-based system for tracking stolen vehicles; Datmob, a tool for real-time people counting and migration pattern analysis; and Trackmob, a tracking system for assets in areas where traditional GPS is ineffective. Citysense's platform utilizes a network of sensors that leverage Internet of Things technology, allowing developers to create solutions across various sectors such as security, transportation, environment, and public services. The company operates on a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, supporting the creation of scalable solutions and demonstrating significant market potential through both its internal developments and collaborations with external developers.

GeneproDX

Series A in 2018
GeneproDX, a molecular diagnostics company, develops ThyroPrint, a diagnostic test for thyroid cancer. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Santiago, Chile.

GeneproDX

Series A in 2017
GeneproDX, a molecular diagnostics company, develops ThyroPrint, a diagnostic test for thyroid cancer. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Santiago, Chile.
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