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Valiu

DefunctYC S19

Bogotá, CO · Founded 2018 · 24 employees · 17 known investors

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Valiu provides mobile banking services that give individuals and businesses in Latin America access to U.S. dollars and other stable currencies in markets where local money loses value or experiences high inflation.

Crypto & Web3FintechCrypto / Web3ColombiaLatin AmericaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Valiu was founded in 2018 by David Barinas and Simon Chamorro.

DBDavid Barinas
David BarinasFounderdollars and stable currencies in Latin America.
SCSimon Chamorro
Simon ChamorroFounderFounder of Valiu, a mobile banking platform providing dollar and stable currency access to individuals and businesses across Latin America.
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Alberto NiegoCPO
MC
Miguel CortesFull Stack Developer
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Etty Grossmancommunications coordinator
MA
Mariajose ArgoteHR lead
CA
Cacho Ascanio
CKChristian Knudsen
Christian KnudsenCMOuntil 2021Co-founder & CEO at Littio
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Alejandro MachadoHead of researchformer
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Sara CadenaHead of peopleformer

Investors · 17

10X CapitalreportedNew York

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AHP InvestmentsreportedSeattle

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Ausum VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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Blockchange VenturesreportedNew York

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Don Horeported

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Fenbushi CapitalreportedShanghai

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Josh Hannahreported

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Mercy Corps Venturesreported

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noareportedLondon

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Pomp Investmentsreported

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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VOLT CAPITALreportedNew York · $100K – $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$1.2MraisedApr 2020 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DAVID BARINASDirector
  • SIMON CHAMORROExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$50K
Proceeds to insiders
$60K
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

The YC application· Summer 2019 batch

Valiu

Simon Chamorro

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Frequently asked questions

What does Valiu do?
Valiu provides mobile banking services that give individuals and businesses in Latin America access to U.S. dollars and other stable currencies in markets where local money loses value or experiences high inflation.
Who founded Valiu?
Valiu was founded by David Barinas, Simon Chamorro in 2018.
Who are Valiu's investors?
Valiu's investors include Blockchain Coinvestors, ITERATIVE, Y Combinator, 10X Capital, AHP Investments, Ausum Ventures, Blockchange Ventures, Castle Island Ventures and 9 more.
How much funding has Valiu raised?
Valiu has disclosed $1.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Valiu headquartered?
Valiu is headquartered in Bogotá, CO.