Organization · Venture Capital

monashees

Monashees is a Brazilian venture capital firm founded in 2005, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Latin America and the United States. The firm is based in São Paulo, with additional offices in Mexico City and San Francisco.

Venture CapitalFunder

Overview

What monashees does

What monashees is

Monashees is a Brazilian venture capital firm founded in 2005, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Latin America and the United States. The firm is based in São Paulo, with additional offices in Mexico City and San Francisco.

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 2005
Approximate age
About 21 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 22, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

monashees as a funder

Investment thesis

Monashees supports technology-based companies from inception to IPO, focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship across Latin America and beyond.

Focus narrative

Monashees invests in technology-based companies across all stages, from pre-seed to IPO. The firm emphasizes a commitment to supporting resilient and innovative companies that drive the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America and beyond.

Value beyond capital

Monashees adds value to its portfolio companies by providing strategic guidance, access to a strong network of operators, and support throughout the entrepreneurial journey, from inception to IPO. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation, helping founders navigate challenges and scale their businesses effectively.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$1,000,000–$27,000,000
Sweet spot
$10,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D · Growth Equity · Ipo

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded notable exits
Elo7, Enjoei, and Neoway

Portfolio context

Monashees has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as Rappi, a super-app and delivery service; Loggi, a logistics company backed by SoftBank; and 99, a ride-hailing service acquired by Didi Chuxing. Other notable investments include Loft, MadeiraMadeira, Neon, and Music.ai, which leverage technology to solve real-world problems.

Common questions

What to know about monashees

Upseed classifies monashees under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 22, 2026

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