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Ancana

YC S21

Mérida, MX · Founded 2019 · 12 employees · 17 known investors

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Ancana operates a fractional co-ownership marketplace for vacation homes in Mexico and the United States, allowing multiple owners to share luxury properties. The platform serves affluent consumers seeking vacation home ownership without the burden of full property management.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Ancana was founded in 2019 by Andres Barrios and Ryan Black.

ABAndres Barrios
Andres BarriosFounder and CEOAndres Barrios has over 16 years of experience in real estate, including acquisitions, property management, development, and divestments, and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He has founded multiple technology startups across different industries.
RBRyan Black
Ryan BlackCo-Founder & Chief Operating OfficerRyan Black is a product leader with over a decade of experience at startups and Facebook, including two company exits. He is the founder of Ancana, a fractional co-ownership marketplace for vacation homes, and previously worked in consulting, finance, and venture capital.

Investors · 17

0BSlisted by 0BSMexico · $50K – $150K

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Capria Ventureslisted by Capria VenturesSeattle · $300K – $1M
Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Startupslisted by StartupsCdmxvia Alejandro Gálvez · inferred
VARIVlisted by VARIVMexico City

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Angel Ventures MexicoreportedMexico City · $100K – $10M

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Dragon CapitalreportedFremont

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Hack VCreportedPalo Alto · $3M

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Investo CapitalreportedAalborg · $30K – $3M

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Justin Mateenreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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NazcareportedMexico City

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Related companies · 10

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PacasoPacaso enables fractional co-ownership of luxury second homes, allowing owners to purchase shares in vacation properties rather than owning entire homes individually. The company targets affluent homeowners seeking flexibility and reduced costs in second-home ownership.
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Ctrip (NASDAQ: TCOM）Trip.com is an international online travel service provider offering hotel and flight bookings across a network of over 1.7 million hotels and 600+ airlines, available in 24 languages and 35 currencies across 39 countries and regions. It provides multilingual customer support to travelers worldwide.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ancana do?
Ancana operates a fractional co-ownership marketplace for vacation homes in Mexico and the United States, allowing multiple owners to share luxury properties. The platform serves affluent consumers seeking vacation home ownership without the burden of full property management.
Who founded Ancana?
Ancana was founded by Andres Barrios, Ryan Black in 2019.
Who are Ancana's investors?
Ancana's investors include Y Combinator, 0BS, Capria Ventures, Gaingels, Soma Capital, Startups, VARIV, Angel Ventures Mexico and 9 more.
Where is Ancana headquartered?
Ancana is headquartered in Mérida, MX.