Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Michael Bjørnlund

Managing Partner, Emerging Technologies

Mark Durno

Managing Partner AgriFood

Francisca Sousa Guedes

Investment Manager

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Suzanne Kroeze

Investment Manager, Emerging Tech

Gem Kua

Investment Manager, Energy

Felipe Santamaria

Co-Founder and Managing Director, LATAM

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Frederik Ploug Søgaard

Senior Investment Associate

Rune Theill

Co-Founder, CEO

Past deals in Colombia

Agrapp

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agrapp is a financing platform that aims to strengthen agriculture by connecting non-professional investors with farmers. It aids the development of agriculture with the use of smart financing. The financial platform promotes agricultural producers and allows collaboration on projects in the rural sector and connects financial resources with farmers. Carlos Zubieta and David Ricardo Duarte Castillo co-founded it in 2018 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Cluvi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an event management application designed to provide information about recent events happening. The company specializes in providing cutting-edge data analysis solutions tailored for diverse industries, including restaurants, hotels, stadiums, movie theaters, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies, and other stakeholders. Through comprehensive insights and strategic analysis, we empower businesses in these sectors to make informed decisions, optimize their operations, and ultimately enhance their sales performance. The company stands as a dedicated partner committed to utilizing data-driven strategies to unlock growth opportunities for our valued clientsmore

Wekall

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Wekall offers a cloud-based corporate telephony service that consolidates communication needs under a single provider, leading to significant cost savings of up to 60% on monthly telephony expenses. The company has developed a contact center platform that provides telephone numbers both in Colombia and internationally. This platform enhances productivity by allowing employees to use their extensions on mobile devices or PCs. By enabling effective communication, Wekall helps businesses improve sales and manage customer service efficiently, catering to a wide range of companies with its affordable solutions.

TodosComemos

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TodosComemos is a meal kit delivery service based in Bogotá, Colombia, offering ready-to-cook meal kits and a marketplace for purchasing premade meal ingredients in Bogotá and Ciudad de México. Founded in 2020, the company sources food directly from production facilities to provide affordable meal kits. Its platform delivers pre-portioned ingredients along with recipes that can be refrigerated and stored for extended periods, facilitating easy preparation of home-cooked meals. This service not only simplifies meal preparation for customers but also supports food producers by enabling their growth.

Saludtools

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Saludtools is a digital platform focused on enhancing access, quality, and reliability of medical services for patients across Latin America. By leveraging innovative technology, Saludtools facilitates virtual consultations through a mobile application, allowing medical personnel to connect with patients remotely. The platform enables users to upload clinical laboratory results, schedule appointments, and transfer medical records digitally. This approach aims to eliminate barriers to effective healthcare, ultimately making quality medical attention more accessible to a broader audience.

HoyTrabajas

Private Equity Round in 2018
We have built a complete AI-powered recruiting solution for companies that provides pre-screened talents to fill their job vacancies in less than 24 hours. With us, companies automate their recruiting workflow, attract, and screen candidates at scale in an all-in-one system thus job-seekers get in touch with employers in minutes.

Technorides

Seed Round in 2014
Technorides is a company that offers technological and financial solutions tailored for the private and corporate transport industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company provides a range of products, including passenger mobile applications, a dispatch system for monitoring and assigning units, and driver mobile applications. Technorides operates on a Software-as-a-Service model, catering to various transportation entities such as taxi companies, black car services, and corporate clients across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru. The firm also offers corporate membership and marketing consulting services, with a focus on developing customizable applications under a White Label concept, allowing clients to maintain their brand identity while upgrading their systems. Technorides aims to establish itself as a regional market leader before expanding to Europe and Asia.
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