Hernan Kazah is a co-founder and managing partner of Kaszek Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in Latin America. See contact routes.
Hernan Kazah is a co-founder and managing partner of Kaszek Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in Latin America, which he launched in 2011 after previously co-founding MercadoLibre, the region’s most successful Nasdaq-listed startup. His investment thesis focuses on partnering with extraordinary technology founders across Latin America, targeting sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and logistics at early to growth stages. Kaszek typically invests between $500,000 and $35 million, with a sweet spot around $17.5 million, and often acts as a lead investor. Notable portfolio companies include Nubank, Kavak, Creditas, and Gympass (now Wellhub), all of which have become major technology leaders in the region. Kazah is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, emphasizing mentorship, network access, and capital for founders who once lacked such support. He has publicly framed Kaszek’s mission as building LatAm’s $100B+ companies, reflecting his long-term view on the region’s tech potential.
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