Kaszek

Kaszek Management S.A. is a venture capital firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies across Latin America, primarily in sectors such as electronic and B2B commerce, corporate software, education, healthcare, financial technology, mobile applications, social commerce, online gaming, and digital marketing. Kaszek typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in equity, targeting Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Alongside financial support, the firm offers extensive expertise in strategy, operational execution, team-building, and growth. Notable portfolio companies include Nubank, QuintoAndar, and Kavak.

Nicolas Berman

Partner

Santiago Fossatti

Partner

Hernán J. Kazah

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nicolas Szekasy

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Chile

Kushki

Series B in 2022
Kushki is a payment platform specifically designed for the Latin American market, enabling seamless integration and local pricing strategies. Founded in New York City in 2016 by entrepreneurs Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, Kushki connects various payment methods across the region, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, utilizing over 300,000 physical payment points. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail, featuring services such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization. By standardizing the fragmented payment landscape, Kushki enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and provides businesses with greater control and transparency in managing their digital payment processes. The company operates in multiple countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series D in 2021
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Fintual

Series A in 2021
Fintual is a digital investment platform that caters to young professionals looking to make informed investment decisions. The company offers financial advisory services that leverage artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles. Based on this analysis, Fintual provides personalized investment recommendations, helping users to navigate the complexities of investing. The platform aims to empower clients with fundamental financial knowledge, enabling them to manage and grow their investments online effectively.

Kushki

Series B in 2021
Kushki is a payment platform specifically designed for the Latin American market, enabling seamless integration and local pricing strategies. Founded in New York City in 2016 by entrepreneurs Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, Kushki connects various payment methods across the region, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, utilizing over 300,000 physical payment points. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail, featuring services such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization. By standardizing the fragmented payment landscape, Kushki enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and provides businesses with greater control and transparency in managing their digital payment processes. The company operates in multiple countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada.

Kushki

Series B in 2021
Kushki is a payment platform specifically designed for the Latin American market, enabling seamless integration and local pricing strategies. Founded in New York City in 2016 by entrepreneurs Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, Kushki connects various payment methods across the region, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, utilizing over 300,000 physical payment points. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail, featuring services such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization. By standardizing the fragmented payment landscape, Kushki enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and provides businesses with greater control and transparency in managing their digital payment processes. The company operates in multiple countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series C in 2020
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Kushki

Series A in 2020
Kushki is a payment platform specifically designed for the Latin American market, enabling seamless integration and local pricing strategies. Founded in New York City in 2016 by entrepreneurs Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, Kushki connects various payment methods across the region, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, utilizing over 300,000 physical payment points. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail, featuring services such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization. By standardizing the fragmented payment landscape, Kushki enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and provides businesses with greater control and transparency in managing their digital payment processes. The company operates in multiple countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series B in 2019
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

NotCo (The Not Company)

Series A in 2017
NotCo is a food-tech company that produces plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. It uses artificial intelligence to make plant-based food that looks, smells, functions, and tastes the same as animal-based. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

ComparaOnline

Series C in 2017
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform allowing customers to make an informed decision when purchasing complex financial products, while optimizing customer acquisition for financial companies. It is designed for insurance and financial products. ComparaOnline also has experience in sales execution, saving customer`s time, and improving the user experience. It partners with banks and insurance providers. ComparaOnline was launched in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and is based in Santiago.

ComparaOnline

Series B in 2013
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform allowing customers to make an informed decision when purchasing complex financial products, while optimizing customer acquisition for financial companies. It is designed for insurance and financial products. ComparaOnline also has experience in sales execution, saving customer`s time, and improving the user experience. It partners with banks and insurance providers. ComparaOnline was launched in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and is based in Santiago.

Safer

Series B in 2013
SaferTaxi AR S.R.L. operates a mobile application that enables users to book taxis and private cars conveniently from their phones or a mobile website. Founded in 2009 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the platform allows users to pay fares, provide feedback on drivers, and accumulate miles for their trips. Safer distinguishes itself in the Latin American market by offering a service akin to Uber but with a focus on higher-end vehicles at competitive prices. The app is accessible in major cities including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, and Santiago de Chile. Additionally, Safer has developed a technological platform that integrates services in the aviation and bus sectors, facilitating a seamless door-to-door experience for customers and optimizing vehicle availability to reduce waiting times.

ComparaOnline

Series A in 2012
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform allowing customers to make an informed decision when purchasing complex financial products, while optimizing customer acquisition for financial companies. It is designed for insurance and financial products. ComparaOnline also has experience in sales execution, saving customer`s time, and improving the user experience. It partners with banks and insurance providers. ComparaOnline was launched in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and is based in Santiago.

Safer

Series A in 2011
SaferTaxi AR S.R.L. operates a mobile application that enables users to book taxis and private cars conveniently from their phones or a mobile website. Founded in 2009 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the platform allows users to pay fares, provide feedback on drivers, and accumulate miles for their trips. Safer distinguishes itself in the Latin American market by offering a service akin to Uber but with a focus on higher-end vehicles at competitive prices. The app is accessible in major cities including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Porto Alegre, and Santiago de Chile. Additionally, Safer has developed a technological platform that integrates services in the aviation and bus sectors, facilitating a seamless door-to-door experience for customers and optimizing vehicle availability to reduce waiting times.