About
Kaszek Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Hernan Kazah and Nicolas Szekasy, both co-founders of MercadoLibre, one of Latin America's most successful technology companies. Based in Buenos Aires with a secondary presence in São Paulo, Kaszek partners with entrepreneurs to build high-impact technology companies across Latin America. The firm operates as a stage-agnostic investor, deploying capital across seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with check sizes typically ranging from $500,000 to $25 million in early-stage funds and $10 million to $50 million through its later-stage Opportunity Fund. Kaszek's investment thesis spans fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and healthtech sectors, with a demonstrated focus on founders building durable businesses rather than pursuing hype-driven outcomes. The firm has made 277 investments and manages nine funds, including Kaszek Ventures I through VI and dedicated Opportunity Funds. In 2023, Kaszek closed nearly $1 billion in new capital across two funds, committing to back 20 to 30 companies through its early-stage vehicle and 10 to 15 through its Opportunity Fund. Portfolio companies typically reach valuations of $100 million to $500 million, with notable public exits and investments in companies like Nubank, Credijusto, and GuiaBolso. The firm operates a formal membership model, comprising 275 entrepreneurs and executives who serve as advisors, operators, and deal sources for portfolio companies. Kaszek provides not just capital but strategic guidance, operational support, and access to its network of successful Latin American founders and operators who help portfolio companies scale regionally and globally.