Alaya Capital Partners
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These guys are the real deal in LATAM VC - they actually live in the region and understand it deeply, unlike coastal funds making tourist investments. Luis Bermejo made his reputation betting on Betterfly when it had 'only one running race and one donation,' showing he can spot founder-market fit even when the metrics aren't there yet. The team expansion with Giner and Suárez in 2021 was smart timing - they brought corporate finance chops and impact investing expertise right as they were scaling up Fund III. They're genuinely hands-on with portfolio support across Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina, not just sending money and hoping for the best. The Aquabyte exit in December 2025 proves they can deliver returns even in tough markets.
- —Best for: LATAM-focused founders who need genuine regional expertise and cross-border scaling support
- —Known for: Hands-on approach with team members across 5+ countries and contrarian early bets on strong founders
- —Sweet spot: Seed to Series A B2B/fintech companies with regional expansion potential, $1-8M rounds
Alaya Capital invests in the next generation of Latin American digital entrepreneurs who will impact the world. They dream about a new economy in Latin America, based on tech and knowledge, impacting the world.
Primarily invests in Seed rounds with an average round size of $1.67M and Series A rounds with an average round size of $8.44M. Spreads investments across Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer, Retail, Vertical SaaS, Food and Agriculture Tech - with 36 Tech companies, 33 Enterprise (B2B) companies, and 22 Software companies in their portfolio.
Co-founded PLANOUX and served on the board of Endeavor, with extensive experience in business development. Previously worked at Egg Educación, MOOVA, match and Chattigo, holds a Master's from Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier. Known for making contrarian bets like leading Betterfly's seed round despite lack of traditional traction metrics.
Joined as Managing Partner with 25 years of experience in corporate finance and new business, specializing in venture capital with a focus on sustainable development in Latin America. Joined the firm in 2021 alongside Lorena Suárez, bringing additional expertise just as the firm began raising its third fund.
Focused on impact investment in Latin America with extensive experience since 2011, having invested in over 60 startups and actively promoting women's involvement in investing and entrepreneurship. Joined as Managing Partner in 2021 alongside Juan Manuel Giner, bringing additional expertise just as the firm began raising its third fund.
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