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Salkantay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology-driven startups across Spanish-speaking Latin America. It targets companies addressing critical regional challenges in sectors like education, health, financial services, and climate solutions. The firm provides capital, strategic hands-on support, and global networking to its portfolio, from pre-seed through Series A.
Martín Aspillaga, Managing Partner, and Guillermo Miro Quesada, Partner, co-founded Salkantay Ventures in 2018. Their core insight stemmed from technology’s potential to solve societal problems and bridge developmental gaps within Latin America. This foundational conviction guides their investment thesis and operational engagement.
The fund empowers high-impact founders creating solutions for Latin American markets. Salkantay Ventures envisions a future where technology drives human improvement, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. They aim to generate both financial returns and significant positive social and environmental impact across the continent.
Key people at Salkantay Ventures.
Salkantay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in technology-driven startups across Spanish-speaking Latin America, particularly in the Andean region. Their mission centers on leveraging innovation and technology to address critical social and economic challenges in Latin America, aiming to transform society by bridging gaps in the region. They invest from pre-seed through Series A rounds, focusing on companies that use technology to solve pressing regional problems. Beyond capital, Salkantay Ventures acts as a strategic partner, offering hands-on support, industry expertise, and access to a global network to help startups scale and succeed[1][2][3].
Founded in 2012 and based in Lima, Peru, Salkantay Ventures was established with the purpose of supporting resilient and innovative entrepreneurs in Latin America. The founding team includes key partners such as Alfonso Montero and Guillermo Miro Quesada, who bring deep regional knowledge and investment experience. Over time, the firm has evolved to focus specifically on early-stage technology companies in Spanish-speaking countries like Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Their approach has grown to emphasize not only funding but also strategic operational support and network facilitation to maximize impact[2][4][5].
Salkantay Ventures rides the wave of increasing digital transformation and startup activity in Latin America, a region with growing entrepreneurial energy but still facing infrastructure and capital gaps. Their timing is critical as Latin America’s tech ecosystem expands rapidly, with more startups addressing local challenges through technology. By focusing on Spanish-speaking Andean countries, they fill a niche underserved by global VCs, helping to catalyze innovation where it is most needed. Their influence extends beyond capital provision, shaping the ecosystem by nurturing founders, promoting sustainable growth, and encouraging technology adoption to solve regional problems[1][2][7].
Looking ahead, Salkantay Ventures is poised to deepen its impact by scaling its portfolio companies and expanding its strategic support capabilities. Trends such as increased digital adoption, fintech growth, and social impact investing in Latin America will likely shape their investment focus. As the region’s startup ecosystem matures, Salkantay Ventures could evolve into a leading catalyst for innovation, helping to bridge the gap between Latin American startups and global markets. Their continued emphasis on hands-on partnership and regional expertise will be key to sustaining their influence and driving transformative change in the region[1][2][6].
Salkantay Ventures has 13 tracked investments across 11 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.4M Seed in EQUIP in August 2025.
Key people at Salkantay Ventures.
