Kayyak Ventures
Venture capitalSantiago · Seed–Growth · 5 people tracked
Also known as KAYYAK VENTURES SPA
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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 Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 29 portfolio companiesSaaS ×13AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6Fintech ×5HR Tech ×3Consumer ×2Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:Chile×5United States×3Argentina×1Spain×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×33 founders×14+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with education data
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×10Universidad de 'San Andrés' ×3Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×8Engineering ×5Economics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 26 founders with career history
Start-Up Chile ×3BOMBACAMP ×2Consorcio ×2Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 hold an MBA (of 26 with degree data)
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22023 · 42022 · 22021 · 52020 · 114 dated
Enerlink builds electric vehicle charging management software and hardware, including a platform to integrate and remotely operate chargers, a public-charging app, custom charging stations, and charging-as-a-service.
EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS
Alberto Cárdenas(Founder)in
Co-investorsDalus Capital
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)in
Co-investorsAurus CapitalAlpha Future Funds
1Doc3 offers employers an unlimited-consultation telehealth service covering general medicine, psychology, nutrition, pediatrics, sexual health, and veterinary care with no copays or wait times, aimed at improving employee wellbeing and reducing absenteeism.
Digital HealthHR TechWellness & Fitness
Javier Andres Cardona Mora(Founder)in
Co-investorsKarma VenturesMatterScale VenturesTheVentureCity
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
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesRiverwood CapitalY CombinatorFen VenturesSoftbank Latin America Fund
Co-investorsCapria VenturesDalus CapitalFJ LabsMagma PartnersSalkantay Ventures
Logistics platform for e-commerce businesses in Latin America
Co-investorsFEMSA VenturesNazca
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
Co-investors500 GlobalCapria VenturesY Combinator
Colektia is an AI-powered debt collection infrastructure that automates and optimizes the recovery of overdue accounts across channels like WhatsApp, email, SMS, and generative AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCapria VenturesMouro CapitalNazcaAngel VenturesAngel Ventures Mexicodevlabs
Destácame operates a free web platform where consumers in Chile can view their debt reports (CMF debt report and commercial report), track their financial health, and access discounts to settle overdue debts as well as pre-approved credit offers.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Augusto Ruiz-Tagle(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccionCapria VenturesAccion Venture LabFen Ventures
Bogata
Daniela Izquierdo(Executive Officer, Director)inJuan Guillermo Azuero(Director)
Co-investors17Sigma30N VenturesAndreessen HorowitzFlucas VenturesKube VCTantauco+3 more
Fracttal offers an AI-powered CMMS/maintenance management platform (GMAO) that uses IoT monitoring and predictive AI to reduce equipment downtime, track technician performance, and manage assets across industries.
AI & Machine LearningIoTSaaS
Christian S.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsRiverwood CapitalAmadorGoHub Ventures
Health Atom builds healthcare management software for medical and dental professionals, including Dentalink for dental clinic administration and a medical software for digitizing clinical records, scheduling, inventory and staff management.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSSantiago
Guillermo Medel Lucas(Director)inRoberto León Velasco(Founder)inDaniel Guajardo Kushner(Executive Officer, Director)Roberto Matias Leon Velasco(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsChile VenturesKube VCTaram Capital
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)inManuel Barna(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccionDila CapitalEmles Venture PartnersMyelin VCNorte VenturesSquareOne Capital+2 more
Marco offers a multi-currency financial platform for companies with cross-border operations between Latin America and the United States, centralizing USD collections, FX conversion, supplier payments, and treasury visibility.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Peter D. Spradling(Founder)in
Co-investorsAntlerBarn InvestmentsFlorida FundersFlucas VenturesNeer Venture PartnersSquareOne Capital+2 more
Automates complex biological protocols in a compact cartridge-based system for genomic sequencing
BiotechSan Francisco, US
Ferran Galindo(Director)inFoteini Christodoulou(Director)
BoardAlejandro Tocigl(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCota CapitalID345NazcaSun Mountain CapitalHumboldtOS Fund
Rankmi offers HR software for managing and paying global teams, including employees, freelancers, and international talent across different currencies, from a single platform.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSProvidencia
Felipe Alejandro Cuadra Cortes(Director)Alexis Galdames(Director)inFelipe Mundaca(Founder)inFelipe Cuadra Cortés(Founder)inEnrique Besa(Founder)in
BoardRodrigo Costa(Director)
Co-investorsSoftbank Latin America FundVARIVSoftBank Group
Sofía is a Mexican health insurance provider offering comprehensive medical coverage for employees, including hospitalization, specialist consultations, preventive care, and unlimited video consultations managed through a mobile app.
HealthtechInsurTechMexico City, MX
Sebastian Jimenez Bonnet(Founder)in
Co-investorsCavalry VenturesIndex VenturesKfundKaszek VenturesRibbit Capital
Webdox offers an AI-native contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform that automates the end-to-end contract process, including AI-driven review, clause extraction, electronic signature, and integrations with business tools.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSWilmington, US
Jose Manuel Jimenez(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCristobal Silva Lombardi(Director)Juan Vasquez Cordoba(Director)Felipe Camposano(Director)in
Co-investorsTaram CapitalAsenza Capital
Travel & HospitalityBerkeley, US
Alvaro Silberstein Ortiz(Executive Officer, Director)Camilo Navarro Bustos(Executive Officer, Director)inLonnie James Riggs(Director)
Co-investorsEnable VenturesImpacta Latam VCWeBoostDadneoDetroit Venture Partners
wherEX operates a B2B procurement and sourcing platform that lets companies run electronic tenders and purchasing processes, connecting buyers with suppliers through its marketplace.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Juan Carlos Hurtado Cruzat(Founder)in
Co-investorsWollef Ventures
Xepelin offers a digital platform providing working-capital financing to businesses, including invoice advances, supplier payment financing, and supply-chain finance programs.
FintechSaaSSantiago, CL
Guillermo Molina Carvallo(Founder)inFintech SaaS Guillermo Molina Carvallo(Founder)Nicolás de Camino(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inSebastian Kreis(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalBattery VenturesCathay InnovationFluent VenturesKaszek VenturesLatitud Ventures+11 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AgroUrbanaCo-WorkF4FFairplayFuture BeyondGalgoPulsarVMetrix
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesColektia · crowdfundinsider.com · Sep 8, 2026
Wheel the World · trysignalbase.com · Jul 21, 2026
Sofía · sceniuslatam.substack.com · May 11, 2026
Enerlink · ecosistemastartup.com · Feb 3, 2026
Fracttal · latamlist.com · Feb 3, 2026
Xepelin · latamlist.com · Jan 6, 2026
AgendaPro · reports.cuanticovp.com · Nov 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kayyak Ventures made?
- Kayyak Ventures has 29 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Kayyak Ventures co-invest with?
- Kayyak Ventures most often shares deals with Capria Ventures, Nazca, Y Combinator, among 59 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Kayyak Ventures back?
- Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Kayyak Ventures has joined rounds of $3.7M – $35M (median $10M).
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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DBOX Radio · Andrés Pesce
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Co-investors · 6
Dalus Capital positions itself as a strategic ally to founders, aiming to transform industries through shared vision and long-term commitment.
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders from the first check through to IPO, operating across roughly 30 locations worldwide.
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Gaingels is a large venture investor that co-invests alongside lead VCs in companies committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, while advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and equity of access in venture capital.
Blackhorn Ventures is a venture capital firm backing startups that apply data, AI, and robotics to major industries considered vital to national security and economic stability.
Newtopia VC is a Latin American venture capital firm backing early-stage startups from idea to product-market fit, supported by regional entrepreneurs, angels, and founders of the region's unicorns.
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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