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Hernan Kazah
InvestorCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Kaszek Ventures
Argentina
Writes $500K – $35M checks · typically $17.5M
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About
Hernan Kazah co-founded MercadoLibre, described as the largest technology company in Latin America, where he worked for 12 years, spending nine as COO and three as CFO. Earlier in his career he held roles as a brand manager at Procter & Gamble and as a finance analyst at the United Nations Development Program and Argentina's Ministry of Economy. In 2011 he co-founded KASZEK, presented as the largest venture capital firm in Latin America, which has raised over $2 billion and invested in more than 120 startups. As managing partner, he focuses on early-stage investments across Latin America, with the firm backing companies such as Nubank, Kavak, and Creditas. He was recognized as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 1999 and 2009 and named an EY Entrepreneur Master of the Year in Argentina in 2018. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and an economics degree from the University of Buenos Aires.
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Beyond investing
- Founded
- He co-founded MercadoLibre, described as the largest technology company in Latin America. He co-founded KASZEK, a venture capital firm launched in 2011 with over $2 billion of raised capital.
- Education
- Studied at Stanford University (MBA) Studied at University of Buenos Aires (Economics)
- Awards
- He was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 1999. He received the 'The Outstanding Young Persons of Argentina' recognition from the Junior Chamber International in 2004. He was chosen as an Established Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2009. He was selected as Entrepreneur Master of the Year 2018 by Ernst & Young Argentina.
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Deals · 10
ValoreoBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Feb 2022 · $60M raise
BeeTech GlobalBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jun 2021 · $6M raise
MadeiramadeiraBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Sep 2019 · $174.4M raise
CredijustoBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jul 2019 · $40M raise
Dr ConsultaBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jan 2019 · $19.5M raise
ContabilizeiBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jun 2016
ZupBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed May 2016 · $2.6M raise
XerpaBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Aug 2015 · $485.3K raise
GetninjasBoard seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jun 2015 · $8M raise
Beleza.Com Ltd.Board seat
via Kaszek Ventures · filed Jun 2015 · $26.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hernan Kazah?
- Hernan Kazah co-founded MercadoLibre, described as the largest technology company in Latin America, where he worked for 12 years, spending nine as COO and three as CFO. Earlier in his career he held roles as a brand manager at Procter & Gamble and as a finance analyst at the United Nations Development Program and Argentina's Ministry of Economy. In 2011 he co-founded KASZEK, presented as the largest venture capital firm in Latin America, which has raised over $2 billion and invested in more than 120 startups. As managing partner, he focuses on early-stage investments across Latin America, with the firm backing companies such as Nubank, Kavak, and Creditas. He was recognized as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 1999 and 2009 and named an EY Entrepreneur Master of the Year in Argentina in 2018. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and an economics degree from the University of Buenos Aires.
- Where does Hernan Kazah work?
- Hernan Kazah is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Kaszek Ventures.
- What check size does Hernan Kazah write?
- Hernan Kazah typically writes checks of $500K – $35M.
- What boards does Hernan Kazah sit on?
- Hernan Kazah holds tracked board seats at BeeTech Global, Beleza.Com Ltd., Contabilizei, Credijusto, Dr Consulta, Getninjas, Humand, LaHaus, Madeiramadeira, Valoreo.
- What companies has Hernan Kazah invested in?
- Investments tracked here include ARQ, Beleza na Web, Bitso, Brinta, Chiper, Covalto, creditas, Digital House, dr.consulta, eÓtica, Exactly, Humand, and 19 more.
- What awards has Hernan Kazah received?
- He was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 1999. He received the 'The Outstanding Young Persons of Argentina' recognition from the Junior Chamber International in 2004. He was chosen as an Established Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2009. He was selected as Entrepreneur Master of the Year 2018 by Ernst & Young Argentina.
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