Salkantay Ventures
Overview
Salkantay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering high-impact founders in Latin America. The firm focuses on Spanish-speaking countries, investing in startups that leverage technology to address critical challenges in the region. Their investment strategy spans from Seed through Series A stages, providing not only capital but also strategic partnership, hands-on support, and access to a global network. With $26 million in assets under management, Salkantay Ventures has invested in 23 startups, contributing to the creation of over 1,300 jobs. Their portfolio includes companies in sectors such as EdTech, JobTech, HealthTech, Wellness, Fintech, Proptech, SaaS, Agtech, Climate Tech, and Smart Cities. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering support in fundraising, business development, industry expertise, and strategic recruitment. Salkantay Ventures is headquartered in Lima, Peru, and operates across various Latin American countries, including Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Belize, and Jamaica. Their mission is to identify and support innovative and resilient entrepreneurs who seek to improve the lives of Latin Americans through the use of technology.
Investment Focus
- Innovative and resilient entrepreneurs
- Technology-driven solutions addressing critical challenges in Latin America
- Startups in Seed or Series A stages
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Salkantay Ventures invest in?
Salkantay Ventures invests in HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, SaaS, Agtech and Proptech, and is based in Santa Rosa, United States. Salkantay Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Salkantay Ventures invest at?
Salkantay Ventures backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 500K - 10M.
Which regions does Salkantay Ventures invest in?
Salkantay Ventures invests across Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and El Salvador.
Who are the partners at Salkantay Ventures?
Team members listed for Salkantay Ventures include Lucia Castro (Partner) and Martin Aspillaga (CEO, Managing Director and Co-Founder).
What companies has Salkantay Ventures invested in?
Salkantay Ventures's portfolio includes Manzana Verde, Equip and Mercately.
How do I contact Salkantay Ventures?
Salkantay Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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