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Mariana Foresti
VCCo-founder & Managing Partner, Honey Island Capital
Fintech-focused VC backed by EBANX founders
Curitiba, BrazilBRL 1M–5M checks2 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeed
FintechEnterprise SaaSInfrastructure
Background
Mariana Foresti co-founded Honey Island Capital with the founders of EBANX, Brazil's leading fintech unicorn. Previously she was a regional manager at Endeavor Brazil, selecting and supporting high-growth founders. She holds degrees from UFPR and UC Berkeley and completed Stanford's Venture Capital Unlocked program. She was recognized in LAVCA's Top Women Investors in Latin American Tech.
Investment Thesis
Fintech, payments, credit, and B2B SaaS at pre-seed and seed in LATAM.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Typical check: BRL 1M–5M
Sectors
FintechEnterprise SaaSInfrastructure
Based in: Curitiba, Brazil (Latin America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026