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Alaya Capital

South America, Cordoba, Argentina, Córdoba

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Alaya Capital frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Krealo
South America, Lima, Peru, Miraflores
Co-Investments: 2
Kalei Ventures
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Velez Sarsfield
Co-Investments: 4
Acacia Venture Capital Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 2
Unpopular Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 3
MatterScale Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bancolombia
South America, Antioquia, Colombia, Medellín
Co-Investments: 2
Movile
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Campina
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Alaya Capital often collaborate with?

Fabio Muniz
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 1
Alec Oxenford
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Alaya Capital?

PathPilot

San Francisco, California, United States

PathPilot offers an AI-powered platform that analyzes session replays to reveal user insights, UI issues, and improvement recommendations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BSoftware
SeedMay 7, 2025
Motai

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Motai is a digital platform that is designed to simplify the buying, selling, and financing of used motorcycles.

Digital MarketingE-Commerce
SeedMay 7, 2025
Loads

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

Loads is the first digital supplier worldwide, making food international trade more sustainable, transparent, and accessible.

AgTechFood DeliverySupply Chain Management
Series UnknownOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
escala

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Escala offers an all-in-one CRM platform that empowers businesses to streamline and enhance their marketing and sales operations.

CRMDigital MarketingInformation TechnologyMarketing AutomationSoftware
Series UnknownJul 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Coba

Austin, Texas, United States

Coba is a financial platform that simplifies finances by enabling users to send money to anyone using SPEI payments.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
SeedJan 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Finerio Connect

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Finerio is the first API for Open Banking and Personal Finance Management in LatAm.

AppsDeveloper APIsEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedOct 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Finerio

Zitácuaro, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico

Finerio is the first automated and free personal finance app.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedOct 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Moova

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

The last mile digital platform for urban logistics providers. We are reimagining last mile logistics for a sustainable world.

Delivery ServiceE-CommerceInformation TechnologyLast Mile TransportationLogisticsSaaSShippingSoftware
Series UnknownJun 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
MegaBite Food

Lima, Lima, Peru

Multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that operates premium gastronomic brands and sells them at midrange prices to middle class of LATAM.

DeliveryE-CommerceFood and BeverageFood Delivery
SeedAug 1, 2022
Moova

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

The last mile digital platform for urban logistics providers. We are reimagining last mile logistics for a sustainable world.

Delivery ServiceE-CommerceInformation TechnologyLast Mile TransportationLogisticsSaaSShippingSoftware
Series AJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000