Monashees

Monashees is a pioneering venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2005. It specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on software, internet, and technology-based sectors across South America and Mexico. The firm partners with exceptional founders aiming to disrupt large markets and improve people's lives through technology. Monashees provides support from the initial stages of a startup's journey, offering expansion funds to aid growth. With a portfolio comprising over 150 companies and 300+ founders, Monashees fosters a community of innovative entrepreneurs challenging the status quo.

Eric Acher

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner

Rodrigo Aldrighi

Principal

Sullyen Almeida

Associate

Caio Bolognesi

General Partner

Carlo Dapuzzo

Partner

Guilherme Decourt

Partner

Marcelo Gobato

Associate

Fabio Igel

Founding Partner

Bruno Koba

Associate

Marcelo Lima

Partner

Past deals in Andes

Fintoc

Series A in 2024
Fintoc is an API-based service that enables online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, the company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Fintoc's interface is designed to facilitate seamless integration with financial institutions, allowing users to receive payments and manage recurring charges from any bank account. The platform also provides tools for consumer payments, personal finance management, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, and credit granting, thereby simplifying the connection between banks and their customers.

Simetrik

Series A in 2022
Simetrik, founded in 2017 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, provides verification and reconciliation services for transactional data, focusing on financial control and automation for corporate clients. The company offers a no-code/low-code platform that enhances efficiency and productivity, allowing finance and operations teams to customize and maintain automations for a variety of use cases. Simetrik's secure big data infrastructure supports high volumes of data while mitigating operational, compliance, and reputational risks. Currently, it reconciles $75 billion in total payment volume annually across 28 countries, serving notable clients such as Mercado Pago, Rappi Bank, and NuBank. The platform integrates various data sources, regardless of origin or format, enabling businesses to gain control over their financial movements and receive accurate results at a reduced cost.

Frubana

Series C in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Coderhouse

Series A in 2021
Coderhouse is an online education platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in live courses focused on programming, design, data, and marketing. Established in 2019, it provides a structured learning experience where students complete assignments that are reviewed by mentors and culminate in a final project. The platform emphasizes practical skills and personal development, offering face-to-face interaction in its courses. Additionally, Coderhouse supports students in their career advancement through services like mock interviews, enhancing their readiness for the job market.

TUL

Series B in 2021
Tul is a marketplace designed for the buying and selling of hardware and construction materials, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates an e-commerce application that connects construction material manufacturers with small businesses. Through its online store, Tul offers a wide range of hardware and construction products, allowing users to purchase everything they need in one location. The platform facilitates delivery to the buyer's chosen destination, helping businesses manage their inventory needs efficiently while providing customers with easy access to the parts required for their projects.

Frubana

Series B in 2021
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Simetrik

Seed Round in 2021
Simetrik, founded in 2017 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, provides verification and reconciliation services for transactional data, focusing on financial control and automation for corporate clients. The company offers a no-code/low-code platform that enhances efficiency and productivity, allowing finance and operations teams to customize and maintain automations for a variety of use cases. Simetrik's secure big data infrastructure supports high volumes of data while mitigating operational, compliance, and reputational risks. Currently, it reconciles $75 billion in total payment volume annually across 28 countries, serving notable clients such as Mercado Pago, Rappi Bank, and NuBank. The platform integrates various data sources, regardless of origin or format, enabling businesses to gain control over their financial movements and receive accurate results at a reduced cost.

Fintoc

Seed Round in 2021
Fintoc is an API-based service that enables online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts. Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, the company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Fintoc's interface is designed to facilitate seamless integration with financial institutions, allowing users to receive payments and manage recurring charges from any bank account. The platform also provides tools for consumer payments, personal finance management, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, and credit granting, thereby simplifying the connection between banks and their customers.

TUL

Series A in 2021
Tul is a marketplace designed for the buying and selling of hardware and construction materials, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. The company operates an e-commerce application that connects construction material manufacturers with small businesses. Through its online store, Tul offers a wide range of hardware and construction products, allowing users to purchase everything they need in one location. The platform facilitates delivery to the buyer's chosen destination, helping businesses manage their inventory needs efficiently while providing customers with easy access to the parts required for their projects.

Chiper

Series A in 2020
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

Liftit

Series B in 2020
Liftit S.A.S. is a logistics company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that operates a technology-driven platform connecting cargo transportation services with individuals and businesses in need of these services. Established in 2016, Liftit serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring transportation for a variety of items, including home goods, electronics, and construction materials, by linking them with independent truck drivers. The platform focuses on enhancing the logistics industry through technological innovation, optimizing operations, and providing real-time monitoring and tracking of services from order placement to dispatch. This approach aims to streamline logistics management and improve efficiency for its users.

Frubana

Series A in 2020
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Simetrik

Seed Round in 2019
Simetrik, founded in 2017 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, provides verification and reconciliation services for transactional data, focusing on financial control and automation for corporate clients. The company offers a no-code/low-code platform that enhances efficiency and productivity, allowing finance and operations teams to customize and maintain automations for a variety of use cases. Simetrik's secure big data infrastructure supports high volumes of data while mitigating operational, compliance, and reputational risks. Currently, it reconciles $75 billion in total payment volume annually across 28 countries, serving notable clients such as Mercado Pago, Rappi Bank, and NuBank. The platform integrates various data sources, regardless of origin or format, enabling businesses to gain control over their financial movements and receive accurate results at a reduced cost.

Frubana

Seed Round in 2019
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Chiper

Seed Round in 2019
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

Liftit

Series A in 2018
Liftit S.A.S. is a logistics company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that operates a technology-driven platform connecting cargo transportation services with individuals and businesses in need of these services. Established in 2016, Liftit serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring transportation for a variety of items, including home goods, electronics, and construction materials, by linking them with independent truck drivers. The platform focuses on enhancing the logistics industry through technological innovation, optimizing operations, and providing real-time monitoring and tracking of services from order placement to dispatch. This approach aims to streamline logistics management and improve efficiency for its users.

Frubana

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Frubana is a digital platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2018, that serves as a one-stop shop for restaurants by connecting them directly with agricultural producers and suppliers. The company facilitates the buying and selling of food products, enabling restaurants to source ingredients directly from farmers without intermediaries, which enhances price transparency and reduces trade barriers. Additionally, Frubana provides tools for restaurants to digitize their operations, including the creation of virtual menus that can be easily shared with customers through QR codes. By streamlining the supply chain, Frubana aims to support small retailers and restaurants in accessing fresh agricultural products efficiently.

Chiper

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chiper is a prominent B2B e-commerce platform serving corner stores in Latin America, with operations in Colombia, Mexico, and plans for expansion into Brazil. The company connects thousands of the region's 3.7 million corner stores, creating one of the largest networks of bulk buyers globally. By aggregating demand and enhancing the supply chain, Chiper enables these stores to access a diverse range of products, including groceries and household items, at competitive prices. The platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing retailers to directly connect with producers and streamline their procurement processes, ultimately supporting the growth and sustainability of local businesses.

Kickoff

Seed Round in 2015
Kickoff is a dating app that connects friends of friends looking for a meaningful relationship. It emphasizes quality connection over quantity by making introductions to people in a user’s social network. It was launched in São Paulo in December 2014 and has since rapidly expanded across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay. Kickoff is founded and run by a team of dedicated entrepreneurs with prior experience in tech consulting, product development and finance, who have been close friends since meeting at Princeton and Stanford GSB. It is backed by a Latin American venture capital firm Monashees. Kickoff is available on iOS and Android.

Keepcon

Seed Round in 2010
Keepcon is an internet content moderation firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2008. The company offers a platform that integrates automatic moderation mechanisms with clients' websites, utilizing technological engines to identify content suitable for automated moderation. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of the moderation process but also improves the graphical user interface used by human moderators, facilitating better quality manual reviews. By leveraging semantic and artificial intelligence technology, Keepcon aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of content, thereby enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
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