Zenda
Venture capitalActively deployingMiami · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Also known as Zenda One
Investment thesis
Zenda is an operator-led early-stage venture firm that invests in founders modernizing traditional industries, particularly how money and goods flow across the economy. The team draws on experience founding and exiting B2B companies in fintech, software, commerce, and education, and emphasizes deep, hands-on involvement with founders from day one — often before a company has revenue, product, or a website. It backs startups applying vertical AI and software to sectors such as logistics, transportation, and fintech, frequently taking board roles and providing honest guidance, network access, and operating support rather than transactional capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Zenda went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 13 of 17 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×7Fintech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×2Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United States×6Brazil×1Mexico×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAssistiv Labs provides browser-based tools that let web developers, QA engineers, designers, and accessibility specialists test their products on real assistive technologies (such as screen readers) across platforms.
Developer ToolsDigital HealthSaaSWhite Salmon, US
Weston Thayer(Founder)Andrew Hedges(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsPicks and Shovels (Picks & Shovels)
Cargado operates a digital marketplace connecting freight brokers and carriers for cross-border freight movements between Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US
Matt Silver(Co-founder)inRylan Hawkins(Co-founder)inMatthew Silver(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBrad Svrluga(Director)in
Co-investorsLGVPAssembly VenturesConversion CapitalIronspring VenturePrimary Venture PartnersProeza Ventures+3 more
Accounting and financial solutions for doctors in Brazil
Cypress provides a testing framework and automation tools for developers to build and test web applications more efficiently and reliably.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSAtlanta, US
Randall Kent(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Mann(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBlake Patton(Director)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBLH Venture Partners, LLCLas Olas Venture CapitalMayfield FundOpenView Venture Partners+2 more
Dockware uses computer vision and AI to create a "digital twin" of freight shipments, capturing dimensions, identifiers, condition, and counts via a mobile app or dock-mounted sensors.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainTulsa, US
Conor Godfrey(CEO)inTarek Kandalaft(COO)inJosh Hathaway(CTO)in
Co-investorsCortado VenturesOperator Stack
Gaia Dynamics builds AI-driven tools for trade compliance, automating HS/HTS code classification, tariff calculations, document verification, and identification of compliance risks.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsAI Fund
Nova Credit aggregates global credit bureau data, bank transaction data, and payroll information to help lenders assess borrowers and provide fairer access to credit for underserved populations including international newcomers, gig workers, and others traditionally excluded from the financial system.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Misha Esipov(Founder/CEO)inLoek Janssen(Cofounder)
Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsGeneral CatalystA-Rod CorpAvid VenturesBallistic VenturesBetter Tomorrow Ventures+12 more
Co-investorsAbstraction CapitalSouth Quad
Parter provides an AI platform that combines engineering, sourcing, and supply chain tools to help hardware teams design for cost and manufacturability, source bills of materials, and monitor components for shortages, obsolescence, and disruptions.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsStageOne Ventures
Revenue Vessel provides a platform with global ocean and air import records, letting logistics providers filter and target shippers by lane, volume, and route to build sales campaigns.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSales Tech
Co-investorsTeamworthy VenturesSaga Ventures
SmartHop provides software tools for trucking fleet operators to manage load booking, dispatch, and operations across spot market and contract freight.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMiami, US
Guillermo Garcia(Founder)inMiguel Sucre(Co-founder)
Co-investorsEqual VenturesGreycroftSozo VenturesTechstarsTwo Culture Capital
Solvento provides instant payment solutions for transporters through a platform called QuickPay, allowing companies to pay logistics providers immediately while preserving working capital through deferred settlement.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMexico City, MX
Jaime Tabachnik(Founder)inBilly Bosch(Founder)
Co-investorsIronspring VentureProeza VenturesWollef Ventures
AI-powered autonomous underwriting worker for contingency fee law firms
Superpanel provides AI agents that handle inbound customer journeys for inside sales teams, including lead qualification, follow-up, document collection, and scheduling across voice, SMS, and email.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investors8-Bit CapitalBehind Genius VenturesField VenturesLOI Venture
Tally provides an AI system that audits logistics operational data using graph-based retrieval and agentic audits to surface missed charges and inconsistencies before they become disputes or lost margin.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply Chain
Justin Young(CEO and Co-Founder)Towns Agnew(COO and Co-Founder)
Startup backed by Zenda before it had revenue, product, or a website; led by co-founder and CEO Akash Nandi.
Zatlas offers a payment and financial management platform for hotels, aimed at automating reservation collection, reducing fraud, recovering lost receivables, and lowering OTA commissions.
FintechSaaSTravel & HospitalitySão Paulo, BR
Adrián Carabias(Founder & CEO)inPedro Guerra(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsPICUS CAPITAL
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Cypress Io · thedefensepost.com · Jul 17, 2026
Nova Credit · businesswire.com · Nov 18, 2025
Dockware · cortado.ventures · Nov 5, 2025
Cargado · freightwaves.com · Apr 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Zenda made?
- Zenda has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Zenda invest at?
- Zenda invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Zenda's typical check size?
- Zenda typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Zenda focus on?
- Zenda focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is Zenda located?
- Zenda is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Zenda lead rounds?
- Yes, Zenda leads investment rounds.
- Who does Zenda co-invest with?
- Zenda most often shares deals with Ironspring Venture, Proeza Ventures, Battery Ventures, among 47 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamE85: Creando un fondo de inversión en Estados Unidos. Zenda Capital. Esteban Reyes
10ampro · Esteban Reyes
Invertir en VC con tasas de interés elevadas | Esteban Reyes | Zenda VC
Levantando Podcast · Esteban Reyes
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