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Ganesha Lab
AcceleratorActively deployingSantiago · Pre-Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Ganesha Lab operates as a scale-up lab focused on high-potential, science-based startups in the life sciences. Based in Latin America with a global outlook, it works to transform early science-driven ventures into successful, scalable international companies. Its support model emphasizes strategic mentoring, preparing founders for investor engagement, and opening access to global markets, with the broader aim of driving innovation and improving lives worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from curatedFounder mafia
2 people who came through Ganesha Lab went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 26 of 38 portfolio companiesBiotech ×18Healthtech ×12AgTech ×7Digital Health ×7Medical Devices ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Deep Tech ×4FoodTech ×4
HQs:Chile×9United States×2Colombia×1United Kingdom×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×3Universidad Andres Bello ×2Universidad de Chile ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with field-of-study data
Economics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Start-Up Chile ×2
Portfolio companies · 38 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAictive develops AI-based solutions to prevent and treat musculoskeletal disorders (MSK), including ergonomic evaluations, personalized recommendations, and remote physical therapy where AI checks patients' exercises in real time.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Cristian Pérez Silva(Founder)inMagdalena Poblete Vicuña(Founder)inCristián Pérez(CEO & CoFounder)Magdalena Poblete(CPO & CoFounder)
Amplify Dynamics develops an ultrasound-based, contactless purification system for lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) used in therapeutics, aimed at increasing particle recovery, throughput, and sustainability compared to membrane-based methods.
BiotechCleantechDeep Tech
Gustavo A. Vásquez M Ph.D.(CEO co-founder)Sebastian Saldarriaga M(CBO co-founder)in
Aquit provides R&D services in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and antibody development to support companies and research centers advancing innovation in aquaculture.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechNot stated
Jörn Bethke(CTO & Co-founder)inDaniela Allerbon(CEO & Co-founder)Cristián Valenzuela
Co-investorsGRIDX
Arcomedlab develops personalized medicine implants and drug-releasing systems to improve patient quality of life.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesChile, CL
Marcos skarmeta(Founder)inIlan Rosenberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsAIR Capital
Bifidice manufactures probiotic ice cream products containing Bifidobacterium Bifidice bacteria, designed to support digestive health and immune function.
ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Anastasia Gutkevich, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsSüdlich Capital
Biogea develops agrotechnology products based on beneficial fungi and bacteria to increase crop yields for agricultural producers in a sustainable way.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechMonterrey, MX
Javier Morales(Founder)in
Biome Resources develops Kronobiotic, a supplement designed to balance intestinal microbiota.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessViña del Mar, CL
Bleps Vision makes TOCO, a portable corneal topographer used for check-ups and documentation of corneal conditions such as keratoconus, and for contact lens fitting.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Botanical Solution Inc (BSI) uses a patented plant tissue culture platform to produce advanced botanical materials from the Chilean tree Quillaja saponaria, offering a sustainable supply of botanical active ingredients.
AgTechBiotechCleantechSalinas, CL
Dyegon develops sustainable textile inks and pigments produced from wild Patagonian bacteria as an eco-friendly way to color fabrics for the fashion industry.
BiotechClimate TechNew MaterialsPuerto Varas, CL
Patricia Breit - Fronzig(CEO Co Founder & Director)Felipe Rios(CSO Co Founder & Director)
ECOAustralis develops biotechnology solutions for veterinary medicine that leverage native plants and sustainable practices while prioritizing ecosystem health and biodiversity.
AgTechBiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Eywa is a team of scientists and innovators focused on advancing mental health through research and partnerships.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesGRIDXah! VenturesF-Prime Capital
Farmtastica offers modular indoor farms combined with automation software that replicates optimal growing conditions for plant species, handling the agronomic operation and maintenance for clients.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTech
Maricruz Larrea(Founder)inJuan Pablo Manzur Poblete(Founder)inEduardo Vasquez Arenas(Founder)in
Luyef develops precision fermentation and cell-based technologies to produce animal-derived products for food, biomedicine, and cosmetics without factory farming or environmental impact.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesSustainable Food Ventures
Applying AI and biosensing to predict animal disease outbreaks and protect livestock health.
Co-investorsAIR CapitalDalus Capital
Pannex Therapeutics is developing Pannexin 1 (Panx1) channel blockers, a drug platform targeting pathological ATP release that drives neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
BiotechHealthtech
David Bravo(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)Thomas Gerlach(Chief Strategic Officer & Co-founder)Gerhard Gross(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder)Dr. David Bravo(Founder)in
Co-investorsSOSV
Smart Tissues develops biodegradable biomaterials and biofabrication technologies to support tissue regeneration and treat chronic wounds.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Synergic Biosolutions makes a food supplement of calcium ions microencapsulated in prebiotic dietary fiber and enriched with vitamin D.
BiotechConsumerWellness & Fitness
Tell develops natural speech metrics to provide objective assessments of neurocognition, offering markers of brain disorders and neurocognitive decline in clinical settings and predictors of language development and school performance in educational settings.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
The page is a funding/transparency announcement page for a company (MedX SpA) that appears to operate under the name Tensor or Modulabs, highlighting government support from Corfo's innovation program in Chile for open science work.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Trears Biomarkers develops medical devices and biomarker platforms using earwax-based sampling to enable long-term monitoring of chronic conditions like metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesLondon, GB
Dr Andres Herane-Vives(Founder & CEO)in
Unibaio develops TurboCharge, a bioactive carrier platform that makes existing crop protection products more effective, allowing lower chemical use while improving field performance for farmers.
AgTechBiotechNew Materials
Matias Figliozzi(CEO & Co-Founder)inClaudia Casalongue(CTO)in
Co-investorsInnventureSOSV
Vali provides an AI-assisted platform for karyotyping analysis, where users upload metaphase images and receive cytogenetic results within 24 hours.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesComma Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Bee TechnologyCuperscienceDeleeInnovaiMedxMetabix BiotechPannexPatagon FiberRisas PendientesSynergyc Bio SolutionsTELLUrbana Grow
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ganesha Lab made?
- Ganesha Lab has 38 tracked investments.
- What stage does Ganesha Lab invest at?
- Ganesha Lab invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
- What is Ganesha Lab's typical check size?
- Ganesha Lab typically writes checks of $200K.
- What sectors does Ganesha Lab focus on?
- Ganesha Lab focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Healthtech.
- Where is Ganesha Lab located?
- Ganesha Lab is headquartered in Santiago, CL.
- Who does Ganesha Lab co-invest with?
- Ganesha Lab most often shares deals with AIR Capital, GRIDX, SOSV, among 9 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Ganesha Lab recently wrote about establishing a new biotech accelerator hub in São Paulo connecting Latin American startups to global investors and healthcare innovation networks, hosting a curated business mission to deep tech conferences, and participating in regional DeepTech ecosystem-building efforts focused on bridging scientific research with market-ready products. AI summary
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