Platanus Ventures
AcceleratorSantiago · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Platanus backs early-stage startups, primarily in Latin America, running a four-week accelerator program to help founders launch their projects. It offers support with financing, growth, hiring, focus and the legal formalities of starting a company, drawing on a network of mentors who are founders of successful startups such as Toku, Runway, Cornershop and Buk. In nearly four years it has invested in more than 90 startups across different industries and stages.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Chile×2Mexico×1
Portfolio companies · 6 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Altur provides AI-powered calling agents optimized for debt collection and banking sales in Latin America, delivering higher contact and conversion rates than traditional dialers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechMexico City, MX
Luis Olave(Founder)inPedro Fernández(Founder)in
First sneakers marketplace in Latin America, offering thousands of purchasing options with authenticity verification and an extra sales channel for vendors.
Fintech that raised a USD $48M Series A, the largest in LatAm for a woman-led fintech.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAltur · ycombinator.com · Aug 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Platanus Ventures invest at?
- Platanus Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Platanus Ventures focus on?
- Platanus Ventures focuses on SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Platanus Ventures located?
- Platanus Ventures is headquartered in Santiago, CL.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team140. Paula Enei, Platanus Ventures — La importancia de los fundadores técnicos en las startups 🚀
Innovación Sin Barreras · Paula Enei
Recomendaciones para Emprendedores del Y COMBINATOR de Latinoamérica | Paula Enei, Platanus Ventures
Startupeable con Enzo Cavalie · Paula Enei
Paula Enei "Inversión en fases tempranas: el modelo de Platanus Ventures" Parte 1
DBOX Radio · Paula Enei
Platanus Build Night ft. Buk: Bogotá
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Platanus AI Native Startups #1 - Victor Tirreau, Ignacio Aguilar y Ramón Echeverría
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Platanus Hack 26: CDMX | Presentaciones Finales
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