
Alaya Capital
Description
Alaya Capital is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, with a strong focus on fostering a new economy in Latin America driven by technology and knowledge. Since its inception, the firm has positioned itself as a key player in the region's burgeoning startup ecosystem, aiming to back companies that can achieve significant regional and global impact. Their investment philosophy is rooted in identifying innovative businesses that leverage technology to solve critical problems and scale rapidly across the continent.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A stage companies, providing crucial early-stage capital and strategic support. Alaya Capital has demonstrated its commitment to the Latin American tech scene through the successful raising of multiple funds. Their latest vehicle, Alaya Capital III, launched in 2021, has a target size of $80 million, underscoring their ambition to significantly expand their investment capacity. This fund is specifically designed to deploy capital into high-growth potential startups. Typically, Alaya Capital's first checks range from $500,000 to $3 million, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial initial funding to help companies achieve critical milestones and attract follow-on investment.
Alaya Capital's portfolio showcases a diverse range of companies across various sectors, including fintech, agritech, SaaS, and e-commerce, all united by their strong technological foundations and scalability. Notable investments include companies like Agrofy, Emi, and SimpliRoute, which have demonstrated significant growth and market penetration. Beyond capital, Alaya Capital offers strategic guidance, access to a robust network of industry experts, and operational support, aiming to accelerate the development and internationalization of its portfolio companies. Their vision extends beyond financial returns, aspiring to contribute to the economic development and technological advancement of Latin America.
Investor Profile
Alaya Capital has backed more than 22 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Argentina, Chile, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (68%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series A (9%)
- Corporate Round (5%)
Country Focus
- Argentina (23%)
- Chile (18%)
- United States (18%)
- Mexico (14%)
- Peru (14%)
- Costa Rica (5%)
- Norway (5%)
- Colombia (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Delivery Service
- Last Mile Transportation
- Logistics
- Saas
- Shipping
- Financial Services
- Fintech
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