South Ventures

Mercado Diferente is a mission-driven Brazilian foodtech created with a purpose: give everyone access to healthy foods while fighting food waste in Latin America. By rescuing organic items considered "imperfect" and directly sending them to consumers, they are able to offer up to 40% off traditional retail prices. Founded by Eduardo Petrelli (ex-James Delivery), Saulo Marti (ex-Olist), Paulo Monçores (ex-VTex) & Walter Rodrigues (ex-Rappi), Mercado Diferente is backed by major investors such as Maya Capital, Collaborative Fund, GFC and unicorn founders like Matias Muchnick (founder of NotCo), Abhi Ramesh (founder of Misfits Market), Hamish Shepard (founder of HelloFresh) and Tiago Dalvi (founder of Olist).

FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium. FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Guidecentral is an online platform that specializes in mobile applications for creating and sharing how-to guides across a wide range of categories, including arts, beauty, crafts, food, health, and technology. Launched in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Argentina, Guidecentral caters to DIY enthusiasts by enabling them to explore and contribute projects within a community setting. The platform encourages user engagement through social sharing features, allowing guides to be shared on Facebook, Twitter, and via email. Additionally, Guidecentral has established The Maker Program, which recognizes and rewards creative individuals for their contributions. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of wikiHow, continuously evolving its offerings based on user feedback and needs.

Wideo Inc. is a company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an online platform for creating animated videos. Founded in 2012, Wideo allows users to create, edit, and share videos for free. The platform provides a range of customizable templates, enabling users to employ various images, backgrounds, and music to produce unique content. This versatility makes it suitable for a variety of applications, including explainer videos, demos, educational content, and animated e-cards. By simplifying the video creation process, Wideo aims to empower individuals and businesses to enhance their online marketing strategies effectively and efficiently.

Nubelo is a career marketplace for the digital workforce (developers, designers, digital marketers, product owners...). Nubelo works with clients to understand their project/team needs and custom-matches them with pre-screened professionals who join their teams on a full-time, part-time, or hourly basis. Users on the nubelo platform receive objective guidance throughout the interview process from a dedicated Talent Advocate, as well as the ability to compare new opportunities side by side so they can make their next career move or collaborate into a new project. Employers get access to a hand-picked pool of candidates who are interested in new roles, or available for new projects. The end result is an efficient, effective and enjoyable experience that’s far faster than traditional methods. Nubelo is headquartered in Barcelona (Spain) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).

FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium. FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Technorides provides technological and financial solutions tailored for the private and corporate transport industry. The company offers a suite of products, including passenger mobile applications, a dispatch system for order management and trip tracking, and driver mobile applications. Additionally, it provides corporate membership options along with advertising and marketing services, all delivered through a Software-as-a-Service model. Technorides caters to various clients, including taxi companies, black car services, and messaging companies across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru. Founded in 2012 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company previously operated under the name DineroTaxi. Technorides aims to establish itself as a regional market leader before expanding into Europe and Asia, leveraging a White Label approach that allows carriers to modernize their systems while maintaining their branding.