Velum Ventures

Velum Ventures specializes in investing in seed and early-stage information-based businesses primarily in Colombia and Latin America. The firm focuses on nurturing innovative companies that leverage technology and data to drive growth and development in the region. By targeting early-stage opportunities, Velum Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs and facilitate the expansion of the information sector in Latin America.

Felipe Llanos

Partner

Esteban Mancuso

Managing Partner

Esteban Velasco

Investor

15 past transactions

OFI

Series A in 2017
OFI is a Colombian company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bogota. It operates a B2B portal that specializes in providing a range of products, including stationery, software, and hardware. The company focuses on delivering technology solutions tailored to the needs of small, medium, and large enterprises. By offering this diverse array of products, OFI aims to support businesses in their operational needs and enhance their productivity.

Merqueo

Seed Round in 2016
Merqueo is an online grocery delivery service based in Bogota, Colombia, founded in 2015. The company operates a digital platform where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of grocery items from their favorite brands. With a focus on convenience, Merqueo allows customers to pay using various methods and ensures that orders are delivered directly to their doorsteps. This service caters to the growing demand for accessible and efficient grocery shopping solutions in Colombia.

Acsendo

Seed Round in 2016
Acsendo SAS is a Colombian company based in Bogotá that develops subscription-based talent management software solutions. Its offerings enable organizations to assess employee performance, facilitate individual assessments, and align corporate goals with personal objectives. By providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Acsendo helps employers categorize employee roles, responsibilities, key performance indicators, and competencies, thereby enhancing and automating the employee review process. This data-driven approach fosters a transparent environment that improves employee satisfaction and retention, while allowing companies to optimize their workforce in alignment with business needs. Acsendo's solutions are utilized by various sectors, including services, industrial clients, consultants, and government entities across Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico.

Busqo

Seed Round in 2016
Busqo is an online insurance broker that provides a platform for users to compare quotes from various insurers. By allowing customers to obtain free quotes for car, motorcycle, and home insurance, Busqo aims to help them save up to fifty percent on their premiums. The company's marketplace facilitates a straightforward process for users to quote, compare, and purchase insurance online, making it easier for individuals to find the best coverage options tailored to their needs.

Boxi Sleep

Seed Round in 2016
Boxi Sleep is a mattress sales company based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Colppy

Seed Round in 2015
They develop a very simple and fast online accounting software customized for small business owners and to connect them to their bank accounts and accountants.

FormaFina

Seed Round in 2015
FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium. FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Hogaru

Angel Round in 2015
Hogaru is a professional cleaning service provider based in Bogotá, Colombia, offering its services to homes and offices through an online platform. The company targets over six million small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America that require efficient cleaning solutions. Unlike traditional models that rely on contractors, Hogaru employs its cleaners directly, which promotes long-term retention and ensures high-quality service. The company places significant emphasis on the thorough vetting, training, and welfare of its employees, providing benefits such as micro-loans and educational opportunities. Currently, Hogaru operates in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, employing over 500 cleaners and serving more than 2,000 recurring clients. The company plans to expand its operations to additional cities in Latin America.

Tutorya

Seed Round in 2015
Tutorya leverages on local learning communities to connect students with the most relevant academic tutors in their city in order to generate personalized learning experiences. We believe in the power of peer-to-peer learning and are using technology to make it a reality. Join the more than 3,500 students from across Latin America that already use Tutorya.

FLUVIP

Venture Round in 2014
Fluvip is an influencer marketing company operating in Latin America and the United States, specializing in connecting brands with social content influencers across various platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and blogs. Founded in 2013 by Sebastian Jasminoy, the company utilizes an advanced technology platform powered by artificial intelligence to help advertisers identify suitable influencers for their marketing campaigns. Fluvip's approach includes measuring user reactions and behaviors on social networks to generate segmentation results, enabling the execution of more effective marketing campaigns. The company is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, and has expanded its presence to Redwood City, California.

OFI

Venture Round in 2014
OFI is a Colombian company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bogota. It operates a B2B portal that specializes in providing a range of products, including stationery, software, and hardware. The company focuses on delivering technology solutions tailored to the needs of small, medium, and large enterprises. By offering this diverse array of products, OFI aims to support businesses in their operational needs and enhance their productivity.

bodaplanes

Seed Round in 2014
Is the first wedding planning tool that allow to create easy wedding registries gifts for couples with millions of products. fun and fast make your wedding planning a incredible experience! Developed to captivate the South American wedding market industry.

Cocina Mejor

Seed Round in 2014
Columbia's number one online food community

Flores Y Mas

Seed Round in 2014
Floresymas.co is a florist located in the city of Medellín, which provides the service delivery of flowers and floral arrangements at home.

CiudaddeMascotas.com

Seed Round in 2014
Ciudaddemascotas.com (or CdM) is a pet ecommerce that differs from any other of its kind focusing on recurrency, specialized customer experience and product development. With a highly differentiated customer experience, a professional Veterinarians and Zootechnicians contact center advice pet owners in product advice, converting them in loyal customers.