Organization · Venture Capital
CREAS ECUADOR
CREAS Ecuador is the first impact investment fund in Ecuador, focusing on financing small companies that generate positive social or environmental impact. The fund targets early-stage ventures and emphasizes alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Overview
What CREAS ECUADOR does
What CREAS ECUADOR is
CREAS Ecuador is the first impact investment fund in Ecuador, focusing on financing small companies that generate positive social or environmental impact. The fund targets early-stage ventures and emphasizes alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
CREAS ECUADOR as a funder
Investment thesis
CREAS Ecuador invests in companies and projects that demonstrate positive environmental or social impact in Ecuador or the region, focusing on early-stage ventures with measurable outcomes.
Focus narrative
CREAS Ecuador focuses on investing in social enterprises across various sectors, emphasizing social impact. The organization provides not only capital but also support and resources to help these enterprises grow and achieve their missions, ensuring they can make a measurable difference in their communities.
Value beyond capital
CREAS Ecuador adds value to its portfolio companies by providing governance support, board participation, impact measurement, and technical accompaniment. The fund's model is designed to be patient and impact-aligned, allowing entrepreneurs to repurchase the fund's stake over time while ensuring they meet social and environmental impact goals.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $50,000–$200,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Wanderbus: A sustainable tourism experiences platform in Ecuador, with a US $200,000 equity investment in 2019. Huella Verde: A company that replaces disposable tableware with reusable dishware in food courts, receiving an US $80,000 equity investment in 2020. Vertmonde: An electronic-waste management company, which secured a US $150,000 equity investment in 2020. Cusi Gourmet Andino: Produces and sells healthy food ingredients sourced from Ecuadorian communities, with a US $75,000 equity investment in 2020. Allpamamas / Pacha Ayni: A sustainable Andean clothing brand, which received a US $120,000 equity investment in 2020.
Common questions
What to know about CREAS ECUADOR
Upseed classifies CREAS ECUADOR under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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