Fundraising FoxMoonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu)
AcceleratorAsunción · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Moonshot is a long-term innovation and entrepreneurship initiative from itti and ueno bank aimed at strengthening Paraguay's startup ecosystem. Rather than a traditional contest, it provides a comprehensive support process connecting founders with mentors, ecosystem leaders, and international experiences, emphasizing scalability and innovation. The 2026 edition runs its call for applications from February 12 to April 12, seeking ventures capable of generating economic, technological, and cultural impact in Paraguay and the region. Winners receive seed capital (USD 30,000, 20,000, and 15,000 for the top three; USD 5,000 each for finalists 4-10) and the ten finalist teams travel to Silicon Valley.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Marketplaces ×1PropTech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 2 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Kanda provides point-of-sale financing for homeowners undertaking renovation projects through their general contractor partners, enabling customers to pay in installments rather than upfront.
FintechPropTechSaaSBirmingham, GB
Phillip Daneshyar(Founder)inRichard Fleeman(Founder)inRob Gallagher(Founder)in
Co-investorsKnockout CapitalSoma CapitalY CombinatorFJ LabsGutter CapitalJWass PT Investors+6 more
Sitenna provides infrastructure asset management software that centralizes asset data and integrates communications, contracts, and workflows across the asset lifecycle for infrastructure managers and asset management teams.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSAtlanta, US
Daniel Campion(Founder)inBrian Sexton(Founder)in
Co-investorsMerus CapitalY CombinatorFAST — by GETTYLABPaperJet VenturesRebel FundSamsung Next
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) invest at?
- Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu)'s typical check size?
- Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) typically writes checks of $5K – $30K.
- What sectors does Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) focus on?
- Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) located?
- Moonshot (ueno bank + itti + Mentu) is headquartered in Asunción, PY.
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