Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital fund established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in seed investments in software startups and is known for being built by founders for founders. The fund has a notable portfolio that includes successful companies such as Cruise, Rappi, Ironclad, Human Interest, Razorpay, Rippling, and Lambda School, among others. Collectively, the startups in which Soma Capital has invested are valued at over $60 billion, including 17 unicorns.

Juan Abundes

Venture Partner

Marwa Albaadani

Investor

Willem van den Bosch

Investor

Douglas Carney

Investor

Kishan Dahya

Investor

Julian Fainzaig

Investor

Mir Faiyaz

Investor

Fouad Farhat

Investor

Fouad Farhat

Investor

Juliet Fern

Investor

Chris Fortunato

Investor

Nikhita Jaaswal

Investor

Taryn Livingstone

Investor

Aneel Ranadive

Managing Partner

Warrick Shanly

Investor

Aagam Vakil

Investor

Past deals in Colombia

Treinta

Series A in 2022
Treinta is a digital ledger app for Latin American microbusinesses. Through Treinta, users can easily record transactions by assigning products from their inventory and see how their business metrics evolve in real time. The app helps owners save up to 30 minutes a day in bookkeeping related tasks and improve efficiency by over 30%. Out of the 50 million microbusinesses in LATAM, today 90% still track their sales and expenses by using pen and paper.

Mono

Seed Round in 2022
Mono is a digital bank designed specifically for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Latin America, beginning its operations in Colombia. The company aims to empower these businesses by addressing key challenges they face in managing finances. Mono's platform enables users to open a digital checking account quickly, make online payments using a debit card, and integrate seamlessly with various software-as-a-service applications. This approach allows businesses to efficiently manage their expenses and streamline their financial operations, ultimately facilitating growth and enhancing financial control.

trii

Seed Round in 2021
Trii is a fintech company focused on democratizing access to the stock market in Colombia through its innovative trading application. By partnering with leading financial institutions, Trii has created a platform that allows individual investors to easily buy and sell shares directly from their mobile devices. The application significantly lowers the costs associated with retail transactions, making investing more accessible and efficient. It also enables users to automate their investment processes, which traditionally required considerable time and expense. Through these efforts, Trii aims to empower a broader range of individuals to participate in the financial markets.

Treinta

Seed Round in 2021
Treinta is a digital ledger app for Latin American microbusinesses. Through Treinta, users can easily record transactions by assigning products from their inventory and see how their business metrics evolve in real time. The app helps owners save up to 30 minutes a day in bookkeeping related tasks and improve efficiency by over 30%. Out of the 50 million microbusinesses in LATAM, today 90% still track their sales and expenses by using pen and paper.

Treinta

Seed Round in 2021
Treinta is a digital ledger app for Latin American microbusinesses. Through Treinta, users can easily record transactions by assigning products from their inventory and see how their business metrics evolve in real time. The app helps owners save up to 30 minutes a day in bookkeeping related tasks and improve efficiency by over 30%. Out of the 50 million microbusinesses in LATAM, today 90% still track their sales and expenses by using pen and paper.

Ontop

Seed Round in 2021
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Ontop

Pre Seed Round in 2020
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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.

Valiu

Seed Round in 2019
Valiu Inc. is a fintech company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, that specializes in electronic fund transfer services from Colombia to Venezuela. The company has developed a mobile application designed to facilitate a dollar savings and transfer system, making financial services accessible to all Venezuelans, including migrants and their families. This service is tailored to accommodate users of varying socioeconomic backgrounds and different mobile device capabilities, ensuring that a broad audience can utilize its offerings.

Rappi

Seed Round in 2016
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.