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Nicolas Szekasy
VCCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Kaszek
Led MercadoLibre IPO, co-founded Kaszek
Montevideo, Uruguay$500K–$25M checks5 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B+
FintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSMarketplacesHealthcareEdtech
Background
Nicolas Szekasy co-founded Kaszek in 2011 alongside Hernan Kazah after serving as CFO of MercadoLibre for 10 years, including leading its $333M IPO in 2007. Kaszek has grown into the largest VC firm in Latin America with over $3 billion in raised capital and 140+ portfolio companies. He holds an MBA from Stanford and a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires. He is Chairman of the Board at LAVCA and a board member at Endeavor Global.
Investment Thesis
Champion early-stage Latin American tech founders with deep operational mentorship and regional networks
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B+
Typical check: $500K–$25M
Sectors
FintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSMarketplacesHealthcareEdtech
Based in: Montevideo, Uruguay (Latin America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026