Kiara Capital

Overview

Kiara Capital is a Miami-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage B2B fintech investments across Latin America and the United States. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, aiming to support innovative financial solutions in emerging markets. Kiara Capital has reviewed over 160 opportunities and made five investments, including Astride, a U.S.-based fintech offering accounting solutions for foreign investors, and Payana, a platform using AI to enhance financial operations for small and mid-sized businesses in Mexico and Colombia. The firm's portfolio spans startups in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S., with approximately $2 million already deployed. Kiara Capital's founding partners, Michael Esrubilsky and Daniel Arippol, bring extensive experience in fintech and private equity, having co-founded the firm in 2023. They have a track record of successful investments and exits in the fintech sector, with a focus on providing hands-on strategic and technical guidance to portfolio companies. The firm has announced the first close of its inaugural fund, targeting $30 million, with the potential to close at $40 million. Investors include founders, bank CEOs, VC partners, and family offices with strong interest in fintech and financial innovation. The fund aims to build a high-conviction portfolio of 15 to 20 startups, with initial checks starting at $500,000 and substantial reserves allocated for follow-on rounds. Kiara Capital's active support model emphasizes collaboration with founders to drive growth and innovation in the financial sector. Kiara Capital's investment strategy is centered on identifying and supporting early-stage B2B fintech companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit and the potential for outsized impact in the financial sector. The firm seeks founders with deep expertise in their industries and a proven ability to execute, often coming through trusted referrals in the ecosystem. By focusing on Latin America and U.S. cross-border markets, Kiara Capital aims to leverage the growing demand for financial innovation in these regions. The firm's approach combines entrepreneurial experience with disciplined deal selection and close founder collaboration to generate strong returns. Kiara Capital's commitment to its portfolio companies is reflected in its substantial reserves allocated for follow-on rounds, ensuring continued support as companies scale. The firm's emphasis on active support and strategic guidance is designed to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities in the dynamic fintech landscape. Kiara Capital's founding partners, Michael Esrubilsky and Daniel Arippol, bring extensive experience in fintech and private equity, having co-founded the firm in 2023. They have a track record of successful investments and exits in the fintech sector, with a focus on providing hands-on strategic and technical guidance to portfolio companies. The firm has announced the first close of its inaugural fund, targeting $30 million, with the potential to close at $40 million. Investors include founders, bank CEOs, VC partners, and family offices with strong interest in fintech and financial innovation. The fund aims to build a high-conviction portfolio of 15 to 20 startups, with initial checks starting at $500,000 and substantial reserves allocated for follow-on rounds. Kiara Capital's active support model emphasizes collaboration with founders to drive growth and innovation in the financial sector. Kiara Capital's investment strategy is centered on identifying and supporting early-stage B2B fintech companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit and the potential for outsized impact in the financial sector. The firm seeks founders with deep expertise in their industries and a proven ability to execute, often coming through trusted referrals in the ecosystem. By focusing on Latin America and U.S. cross-border markets, Kiara Capital aims to le

Investment Focus

• Early-stage B2B fintech startups
• Strong product-market fit
• Potential for significant impact in the financial sector
• Founders with deep industry expertise and proven execution capabilities

Portfolio Companies