Kayyak Ventures
Venture capitalSantiago · Seed–Growth · 15 people tracked
Also known as KAYYAK VENTURES SPA
Investment thesis
Kayyak Ventures backs a small number of mission-driven, purpose-oriented founders each year, aiming to solve major social and environmental challenges through companies with solid unit economics and long-term value creation. It favors revenue-generating businesses with attractive margins and capital-efficient models, investing up to US$5 million per new deal with flexibility to lead or participate and to follow on in later rounds. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, primarily in Latin America but also backing Latin founders in the US or Europe. It views people, teams, and culture as the ultimate competitive advantage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 29 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:Chile×3Argentina×1Mexico×1United States×1
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12020 · 12 dated
TiMining builds a continuously updated digital model of mining operations that connects mine plans with real-time data from fleet management systems, planning tools, and sensor networks into a single source.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Carlo Calderón(CTO & CPO)
AgendaPro is an appointment scheduling and business management software for salons, spas, and wellness clinics.
ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSantiago, CL
Julio Guzman(Founder)inSebastian Hevia(Founder)inNicolás Rossi(Founder)inMatias Ulloa(Founder)in
First vertical farming company in Latin America
Logistics platform for e-commerce businesses in Latin America
Chipax is a financial management software for Chilean companies that automates the collection and organization of financial data including invoices, taxes, and bank transactions, generating reports and dashboards to support financial decision-making.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSantiago, CL
Antonio Correa(Founder)inFrançois Gueneau de Mussy(Founder)inFelipe Urzúa(Founder)in
Provides personalized flexible office space solutions
AI-powered debt collection platform for businesses in Latin America
Helps people achieve financial goals through education, tools, and access to financial products
Empowers organizations to control energy consumption and reduce costs through technology
Pioneers insect-based proteins for sustainable food production
Provides access to capital for e-commerce SMBs in Latam
Predictive maintenance and asset management software for efficient operations
AI systems that tackle complex industrial challenges
Facilitates access to vehicle financing for economic opportunities and financial inclusion
Cloud-based operating system for small and midsize healthcare clinics across Latam
Henry is a coding bootcamp offering intensive online programs in full-stack development, data science, data engineering, and AI automation for learners seeking employment in technology.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechBuenos Aires, AR
Martin Borchardt(Founder)inManuel Barna Ferrés(Founder)inLuz Borchardt(Founder)inLeonardo Maglia(Founder)in
Automates complex biological protocols in a compact cartridge-based system for genomic sequencing
Combines sensor technology with AI for factory monitoring and operational excellence
All-in-one HCM platform for HR management from recruitment to retirement
Cloud-native platform for financial institutions to manage investments, risks, and treasury
Automates and manages contract lifecycle using software and AI
Travel & HospitalityBerkeley, US
Alvaro Silberstein Ortiz(Executive Officer, Director)Lonnie James Riggs(Director)Camilo Navarro Bustos(Executive Officer, Director)
Makes B2B commerce transparent and easy between companies and suppliers
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSofía · sceniuslatam.substack.com · May 11, 2026
AgendaPro · reports.cuanticovp.com · Nov 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kayyak Ventures invest at?
- Kayyak Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Kayyak Ventures's typical check size?
- Kayyak Ventures typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Kayyak Ventures focus on?
- Kayyak Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kayyak Ventures located?
- Kayyak Ventures is headquartered in Santiago, CL.
- Does Kayyak Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Kayyak Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAndrés Pesce "Kayyak Ventures: inversiones para el futuro" Parte 2
DBOX Radio · Andrés Pesce
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Co-investors · 6
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LaHaus is a proptech platform that digitizes residential real estate transactions in Latin America, enabling users to explore verified new housing projects from developers, connect directly with them to negotiate terms, and complete purchases with flexible payment options.
Firms observed investing alongside Kayyak Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Kayyak Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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