InQlab

InQlab is a digital business incubator and venture builder based in Bogotá, Colombia, established in 2013. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in early-stage technology startups within the Colombian and broader Latin American markets. InQlab operates in a controlled risk environment, leveraging its extensive network and strategic resources to scale promising ideas into successful business models. The firm adopts a sector-agnostic approach, having previously invested in a diverse range of categories, including fintech, e-commerce, software as a service (SaaS), human resources technology, logistics technology, and business-to-business services.

Paula Barrientos

Managing Partner

Laura M. González

Associate

Gregorio Márquez

Managing Director

Francy Romero

CFO

22 past transactions

Bold

Series B in 2022
Bold Media, Inc. owns and operates an internal blog platform for knowledge and ideas that automatically get pushed to the appropriate channel and keeps everyone in the loop. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Chiper

Series B in 2021
Chiper is a leading e-commerce platform in Latin America that supports corner stores in Colombia and Mexico, boasting a customer base of over 3,000. The platform enhances the supply chain by allowing these stores to connect directly with producers, thereby eliminating intermediaries and enabling access to a wide variety of products, including groceries, frozen foods, and dairy items. By leveraging a demand-driven logistics system, Chiper optimizes the performance of its member stores and delivers an efficient shopping experience. This innovative approach positions Chiper as a significant player in the region's retail landscape, empowering small businesses to thrive in a competitive environment.

Bold

Venture Round in 2021
Bold Media, Inc. owns and operates an internal blog platform for knowledge and ideas that automatically get pushed to the appropriate channel and keeps everyone in the loop. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

LAIKA

Series A in 2021
LAIKA is like a dog with two tails right now. Its platform for pet products and services has been growing in recent months and it’s drawn the necessary investment to keep up its momentum. LAIKA built a digital platform where users don’t have to go anywhere else to meet said needs. With two main sections; products and services. In the products section, we have more than 4,000 references (among which you can find most of the brands of food, snacks, medicines, accessories and others). In the services section, we have more than 17 services, all the healthcare, beauty and entertainment services. All of the above delivered straight to your home and with the flexibility of choosing the date and time on and at which you wish to receive the order, including same-day deliveries for the main cities and accepting all payment methods, both online and cash on delivery.

Bold

Series A in 2020
Bold Media, Inc. owns and operates an internal blog platform for knowledge and ideas that automatically get pushed to the appropriate channel and keeps everyone in the loop. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Slang

Convertible Note in 2020
Slang use a proprietary ML-driven engine and offers an unprecedented variety of online specialized English courses for career development. Slang started at MIT as a research project on how to use AI and NLP to make learning a new language as efficient as possible. Their technology powers a highly adaptive e-learning platform that offers proficiency tests for career development in over a hundred fields like Sales, Finance, Logistics, Medicine, and Law. They already have the largest professional English offering in the world. Now, Slang is scaling up to release 1,000 more courses over the next three years.

LAIKA

Seed Round in 2020
LAIKA is like a dog with two tails right now. Its platform for pet products and services has been growing in recent months and it’s drawn the necessary investment to keep up its momentum. LAIKA built a digital platform where users don’t have to go anywhere else to meet said needs. With two main sections; products and services. In the products section, we have more than 4,000 references (among which you can find most of the brands of food, snacks, medicines, accessories and others). In the services section, we have more than 17 services, all the healthcare, beauty and entertainment services. All of the above delivered straight to your home and with the flexibility of choosing the date and time on and at which you wish to receive the order, including same-day deliveries for the main cities and accepting all payment methods, both online and cash on delivery.

Symplifica

Seed Round in 2019
Symplifica.com specializes in software development for human resources. Symplifica.com is based in Colombia.

Slang

Convertible Note in 2019
Slang use a proprietary ML-driven engine and offers an unprecedented variety of online specialized English courses for career development. Slang started at MIT as a research project on how to use AI and NLP to make learning a new language as efficient as possible. Their technology powers a highly adaptive e-learning platform that offers proficiency tests for career development in over a hundred fields like Sales, Finance, Logistics, Medicine, and Law. They already have the largest professional English offering in the world. Now, Slang is scaling up to release 1,000 more courses over the next three years.

LAIKA

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LAIKA is like a dog with two tails right now. Its platform for pet products and services has been growing in recent months and it’s drawn the necessary investment to keep up its momentum. LAIKA built a digital platform where users don’t have to go anywhere else to meet said needs. With two main sections; products and services. In the products section, we have more than 4,000 references (among which you can find most of the brands of food, snacks, medicines, accessories and others). In the services section, we have more than 17 services, all the healthcare, beauty and entertainment services. All of the above delivered straight to your home and with the flexibility of choosing the date and time on and at which you wish to receive the order, including same-day deliveries for the main cities and accepting all payment methods, both online and cash on delivery.

Lentesplus

Series C in 2018
Lentesplus.com is a prominent e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of contact lenses, transforming the Latin American market by offering competitive prices that are typically 20% to 30% lower than industry standards. The company operates in Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, focusing on delivering a seamless shopping experience. Customers can easily order contact lenses and, in many cases, receive their products on the same day. Lentesplus also emphasizes customer service by simplifying the reordering process to just two clicks. Additionally, the platform assists customers in obtaining accurate visual exams from specialists to ensure the correct fit and specifications of their lenses, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

mesfix

Seed Round in 2017
Mesfix S.A.S. operates an online marketplace that facilitates connections between micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in need of financial support and a community of investors interested in funding their receivables. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company specializes in crowdfactoring, allowing businesses to access immediate capital by selling their outstanding invoices to a network of investors. This innovative approach not only provides essential financing to enterprises but also offers investment opportunities for individuals seeking to support local businesses while earning returns.

Deleyes

Seed Round in 2017
The first and only technology-based legal partner of individuals and companies in Colombia

Lentesplus

Series B in 2017
Lentesplus.com is a prominent e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of contact lenses, transforming the Latin American market by offering competitive prices that are typically 20% to 30% lower than industry standards. The company operates in Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, focusing on delivering a seamless shopping experience. Customers can easily order contact lenses and, in many cases, receive their products on the same day. Lentesplus also emphasizes customer service by simplifying the reordering process to just two clicks. Additionally, the platform assists customers in obtaining accurate visual exams from specialists to ensure the correct fit and specifications of their lenses, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Pinbus

Seed Round in 2016
Pinbus.com provides an online service to purchase bus tickets in Colombia

Enjoy Flowers

Seed Round in 2016
Enjoy Flowers is a United States-based company that specializes in flower shipment services. It operates as a subscription flower delivery service, providing fresh flowers directly from the farm. The company offers a range of floral arrangements suitable for various occasions, including weddings and everyday use. Through its e-commerce marketplace, Enjoy Flowers enables customers to receive curated bouquets on a regular basis, enhancing their floral experience.

Lentesplus

Funding Round in 2016
Lentesplus.com is a prominent e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of contact lenses, transforming the Latin American market by offering competitive prices that are typically 20% to 30% lower than industry standards. The company operates in Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, focusing on delivering a seamless shopping experience. Customers can easily order contact lenses and, in many cases, receive their products on the same day. Lentesplus also emphasizes customer service by simplifying the reordering process to just two clicks. Additionally, the platform assists customers in obtaining accurate visual exams from specialists to ensure the correct fit and specifications of their lenses, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Fitpal

Seed Round in 2015
Subscription based fitness passport for LATAM. We believe that fitness shouldn't have frontiers. We are on a mission to offer unlimited access to any Gyms and Fitness Centers anywhere, anytime.

Appto

Seed Round in 2014
Appto is a Colombian company that focuses on providing real estate services through a network of professional agents. The firm aims to enhance the real estate experience by leveraging the expertise of its agents to connect buyers, sellers, and renters effectively. By fostering a collaborative environment among its agents, Appto seeks to optimize the process of property transactions and improve customer satisfaction in the real estate market.

Pulzo

Seed Round in 2013
Pulzo - find, select and present the best of all the information sources and their different versions when they exist.