HCS Capital

The HCS team is composed of executives with experience in M&A, finance, strategy, PE investments, and operational improvement. Additionally, HCS leverages a network of specialists (legal, technology and industry experts) to develop a deep understanding of business opportunities and delivery models. The firm invests in areas where the combination of technology-driven-transformations (digital client interaction, data analytics powered by machine learning to predict commercial and risk related outcomes); regulatory-discontinuities; and, existing business model weaknesses create unique disruption opportunities. HCS invests in 3 distinct verticals of Banking, Insurance and Healthcare.

Alex Horvitz

Founder and CEO

Ryan M. Smith

Associate

Luis Felipe San Martin

Partner

12 past transactions

LISA Insurtech

Seed Round in 2022
LISA Insurtech streamlines insurance processes with high technology that uses blockchain and artificial intelligence. We collaborate with traditional insurance companies to streamline technological processes of value chain. Some of their services are automating the payment management process, suppliers, and claims, processing claims automatically from insurance companies, and orchestrating the communication process with all the actors involved in the aftermarket value chain. LISA Insurtech is dedicated to solving problems in the insurance industry.

DeNexus

Venture Round in 2022
DeNexus specializes in cyber security management, focusing on the measurement and management of operational technology (OT) cyber risk. The company's DeRISK platform provides real-time quantification of network and cyber threat information, translating it into financial impacts for businesses. By bridging the communication gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, DeNexus enables industrial enterprises, re-insurance providers, and investors to access evidence-based data. This data helps predict potential breaches in specific client contexts, enhancing overall risk management strategies.

DeNexus

Seed Round in 2021
DeNexus specializes in cyber security management, focusing on the measurement and management of operational technology (OT) cyber risk. The company's DeRISK platform provides real-time quantification of network and cyber threat information, translating it into financial impacts for businesses. By bridging the communication gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, DeNexus enables industrial enterprises, re-insurance providers, and investors to access evidence-based data. This data helps predict potential breaches in specific client contexts, enhancing overall risk management strategies.

PolicyMe

Funding Round in 2021
PolicyMe (https://www.policyme.com) is on a mission to make insurance simpler and cheaper for everyone who needs it. The company provides a platform for users to get quality and customized life insurance advice in 5 minutes free of hassle and free of charge. It's goal is to improve financial literacy, put an end to the industry practice of upselling / overprotecting and reduce frictional costs in the insurance value chain.

DeNexus

Seed Round in 2021
DeNexus specializes in cyber security management, focusing on the measurement and management of operational technology (OT) cyber risk. The company's DeRISK platform provides real-time quantification of network and cyber threat information, translating it into financial impacts for businesses. By bridging the communication gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, DeNexus enables industrial enterprises, re-insurance providers, and investors to access evidence-based data. This data helps predict potential breaches in specific client contexts, enhancing overall risk management strategies.

RedCapital

Seed Round in 2021
RedCapital S.A. develops an online crowd-funding platform. The company offers RedCapital.cl, a web-based platform, which allows the investors to crowd-fund factoring operations for small medium enterprises (SMEs). The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Las Condes, Chile.

Jooycar LLC

Venture Round in 2020
Jooycar is the fastest growing car telematics company and Insurecth in Latam and recently open operation in the US. We are the first company in Chile to have more than 30K connected cars and more than 100MM km processed, we are the first LatAm telematics company to have connected vehicles in Chile, Peru, Brazil Mexico and the US. The first telematics company to successfully operate a personal lines (first pay-per-mile program in Latinamerica) and commercial lines at the same time. Fleetr Commercial Lines (US) www.fleetr.com

SCADAfence

Seed Round in 2018
SCADAfence Ltd. develops cyber security solutions to protect the industrial Internet of Things in manufacturing industries and critical infrastructure. It serves industrial facilities, such as power, oil and gas, water, chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Be'er Sheva, Israel.

Jooycar LLC

Series A in 2018
Jooycar is the fastest growing car telematics company and Insurecth in Latam and recently open operation in the US. We are the first company in Chile to have more than 30K connected cars and more than 100MM km processed, we are the first LatAm telematics company to have connected vehicles in Chile, Peru, Brazil Mexico and the US. The first telematics company to successfully operate a personal lines (first pay-per-mile program in Latinamerica) and commercial lines at the same time. Fleetr Commercial Lines (US) www.fleetr.com

We Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
We Technologies deliver a highly reliable platform to operate and automate industrial equipment remotely, decreasing operational times and maximizing operations in real time. They offer a tool that allows you to change the way you operate and be more efficient. They lower costs and give peace of mind. They provide tools for the efficient management of energy resources.

Ceptinel

Venture Round in 2018
Ceptinel LLC is a FinTech company based in Providencia, Chile, founded in 2016. It specializes in regulatory technology (RegTech) and develops software tools designed to help financial institutions monitor and comply with regulatory requirements across various operational areas, including risk management and marketing. Ceptinel's technology offers secure data transmission and can be implemented either on-site or via cloud-based solutions. The company provides features such as alerts, customized automation, and reporting capabilities through business intelligence technology. Its team consists of engineers and analysts with extensive experience in the financial sector, contributing to its focus on delivering effective compliance solutions for its clients.

Figo Pet Insurance

Series A in 2018
Figo Pet Insurance, LLC is a provider of technology-driven pet insurance solutions, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2012, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates customizable insurance policies for dogs and cats with healthcare services. Figo's products include Pet Cloud, an application designed to manage pet information, and Pet GPS, which tracks pets in real time. The insurance plans cover a range of services including illness, injuries, and treatments administered by veterinarians and emergency clinics. Additionally, the platform fosters social connections among pet owners and features geo-based location services, allowing for a comprehensive and user-friendly experience in managing pet health and wellness.