Monashees 

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2005

AUM

-

Location

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America South America
Investor profile last updated: 19 August, 2026

Profile

Monashees is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with additional offices in Mexico City and San Francisco. Founded in 2005, it is recognized as the largest Brazilian VC, focusing on partnering with innovative, technology-driven founders. The firm plays a significant role in shaping the tech ecosystem in Latin America with its substantial team that is dedicated to supporting the growth of global Latam founders. Monashees distinguishes itself by backing category-defining companies from the region to international platforms.

The investment strategy of Monashees focuses on technology sectors and their sub-sectors. The firm is interested in visionary entrepreneurs with disruptive business models and technologies. Target stages for investment are typically early-stage ventures, including Series A, with investment sizes generally falling into the $1-5 m range. Geographically, their investments have an emphasis on Latin American companies with a global potential.

Notable companies in Monashees' portfolio reflect their commitment to innovation and growth. While specific companies are not detailed, the firm's track record includes successful investments in prime sectors of the economy.

Industry

Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate SaaS Security Software Telecommunications Technology

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FAQs about Monashees 

Monashees  is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Monashees  is located in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Monashees  was founded in 2005.
Monashees  invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Technology.
Monashees  invests in companies and startups in North America, South America.
Monashees  invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
Monashees  usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Monashees  can be reached through its website monashees.com.br/pt-br and its LinkedIn page. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Monashees  — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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