Kalei Ventures

Kalei Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Córdoba, Argentina, focused on seed and early-stage investments in technology companies across Latin America. Established by a group of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs with extensive global experience, Kalei Ventures aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs who aspire to build international leaders from the region. Since its first closing in January 2019, the firm has invested in startups in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and the United States, with an emphasis on Mexico, Colombia, and Peru as additional markets for sourcing talent. The firm targets sectors where Latin America has the potential to produce global leaders, including software development, fintech, edtech, healthtech, agtech, and logistics, particularly in the context of emerging trends such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. The name "Kalei," derived from "kaleidoscope," reflects the firm's commitment to diversity in thought, background, and gender within its team.

Leandro Pisaroni

General Partner

Past deals in Argentina

Moova

Series A in 2022
Moova SAS is a technology-driven company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in urban logistics solutions. Founded in 2018, Moova operates a digital platform designed to connect E-Commerce and retail businesses with independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who use various modes of transportation, including bicycles, motorcycles, and vans, to facilitate deliveries. The platform captures idle logistic capacity, transforming it into efficient and cost-effective shipping options. It offers features such as route optimization, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, enabling clients to enhance their sales operations and improve customer satisfaction. By streamlining last-mile logistics, Moova is contributing to the growth of the E-Commerce sector in Latin America.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2021
Nilus is a social enterprise that applies AI and crowdsourcing to reduce food loss and waste. It rescues edible food that is about to be discarded and distributes it among community kitchens. Nilus was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal.

Moova

Corporate Round in 2021
Moova SAS is a technology-driven company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in urban logistics solutions. Founded in 2018, Moova operates a digital platform designed to connect E-Commerce and retail businesses with independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who use various modes of transportation, including bicycles, motorcycles, and vans, to facilitate deliveries. The platform captures idle logistic capacity, transforming it into efficient and cost-effective shipping options. It offers features such as route optimization, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, enabling clients to enhance their sales operations and improve customer satisfaction. By streamlining last-mile logistics, Moova is contributing to the growth of the E-Commerce sector in Latin America.

Wibond

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Wibond is a digital payment platform that operates under a "buy now pay later" model, allowing users to make flexible payments in installments without the need for a card. Founded in Argentina in 2020 by Ezequiel Bucai and Alejandro Silvestre, the company aims to enhance financial accessibility for a diverse community by providing tailored payment options. Wibond enables businesses to reach new customer segments and boost sales by offering innovative payment solutions. The platform connects users to a wide array of stores and businesses, facilitating installment payments. With a vision to promote trade in the complex Latin American market, Wibond is planning to expand its operations to Chile and Mexico. Prior to Wibond, the founders developed a platform that connected users to over 2,500 gyms and sports centers across Argentina, Mexico, and Chile, which was later acquired by Classpass.

Moova

Seed Round in 2019
Moova SAS is a technology-driven company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that specializes in urban logistics solutions. Founded in 2018, Moova operates a digital platform designed to connect E-Commerce and retail businesses with independent couriers, known as "Moovers," who use various modes of transportation, including bicycles, motorcycles, and vans, to facilitate deliveries. The platform captures idle logistic capacity, transforming it into efficient and cost-effective shipping options. It offers features such as route optimization, real-time tracking, and electronic proof of delivery, enabling clients to enhance their sales operations and improve customer satisfaction. By streamlining last-mile logistics, Moova is contributing to the growth of the E-Commerce sector in Latin America.