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

Associate

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 Argentina

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.

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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