Rockstart
Rockstart is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. It specializes in incubating early-stage companies and investing in funding rounds up to Series B across four key sectors: energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart connects startups with investors, mentors, and partners, facilitating access to capital, market opportunities, and expertise. The firm has implemented tailored programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates, enhancing co-creation and commercial partnerships. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. Additionally, Rockstart manages a specific fund targeting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on impact investments in health and emerging markets.
Innomy developed an animal free food platform through deep understanding of biological divers. Their purpose is to show the world all the benefits that mushrooms can generate, bringing healthy foods to the table of those who dare to improve their environment and health.
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.
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.
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.
Agranimo helps improve profitability and eradicate food waste in the fresh produce supply chain. The company's real-time analysis of soil and climate conditions allows farming organizations to cut costs and increase yields, retailers to forecast supply and improve supplier management, and insurance companies to provide customized farm insurance. Agranimo was founded in 2015 and based in Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile.
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.
Easy Way to Health, Inc. specializes in developing innovative weight monitoring software solutions designed to assist users in managing their weight without the stress of traditional measurement methods. One of its primary products, the Weight Oscillation Monitor, allows users to track their weight trends and hydration levels through an interactive interface that does not display numerical values. This approach aims to eliminate the negative emotions often associated with weight management. The company leverages medically accurate algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide users with insights into their ideal weight range, fostering a more positive and informed approach to health. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Easy Way to Health also has offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Leiden, the Netherlands.
Newatt is a dedicated, real-time energy cost management system for retail store chains and supermarkets, providing actionable insights. The company reduces your customers' energy consumption efficiently by applying concepts of artificial intelligence, big data, and the internet of things. Newatt is focused on the Latin American market.
RutaPro allows you to control your fleet in realtime from your smartphone.
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.
iClinic Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda. is a digital health company based in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, founded in 2011. It provides an online platform designed for healthcare professionals, enabling them to access and manage patient data from any device and location. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including teleconsultation, marketing tools for email campaigns, an online scheduling system, and customizable medical records. Catering to a diverse range of healthcare practitioners such as physicians, dentists, psychologists, and physical therapists, iClinic aims to facilitate the digital transformation of independent practices in Brazil. As a leader in the Software as a Service (SaaS) market, iClinic supports over 20,000 users across the country, helping them enhance their business operations and improve patient care.
PostCron develops a web application that lets users schedule posts and status updates on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Pinterest. The company through its product helps community managers to be more effective with social media. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cordoba, Argentina.