Hey Guys! 👋
I have contemplate whether to start this endeavor, nevertheless I'll learn something in the process.
Here's my 1st post that will be all things Startups, Tech, Venture Capital in LATAM!
Pls read if you have a 1 or 2 mins 👊
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Early-stage investing isn’t just about betting on teams — it’s about structuring deals that actually work. In this episode, Hernán breaks down why ownership targets matter, how they impact follow-on rounds, and what founders often miss when negotiating cap tables.
Still relevant. Still essential.
🎙️ Catch the full episode — link in bio.
#CutTheCheck #VentureCapital #Startups #AngelVentures #OwnershipStrategy #Throwback
Can trust be rebuilt in Venezuela’s credit system?
Pedro Vallenilla, founder of Cashea, shares how they're rewriting the rules of consumer finance in one of LatAm’s most complex markets — starting with mobile-first credit, transparency, and behavioral data.
New episode out now: Cut the Check
Listen on Spotify, Apple & wherever you get your podcasts
#Venezuela #ConsumerCredit #Cashea #LatAmTech #VentureCapital #Startups #CutTheCheck #Fintech #Trust #LatAmInnovation
Who’s really making the calls at Seed stage?
It’s not just about capital, it’s about conviction, collaboration, and who’s in the room when decisions get made. Adriana Saman from Clocktower dives into what actually matters when backing early-stage founders.
New episode out now , link in bio
#CutTheCheck #VentureCapital #Startups #ClocktowerVentures #LatAmTech #SeedStage
In this episode, Adriana Saman breaks down Clocktower’s dual strategy: deploying early-stage capital while backing emerging fund managers. A deep dive into how institutional capital can play both sides of the game , Seed & Book.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple & wherever you get your podcasts.
#CutTheCheck #VentureCapital #LatAmVC #EmergingManagers #SeedStrategy #ClocktowerVentures
Not your typical VC play.
Adriana Saman walks us through Clocktower’s unique approach — backing early-stage fintech founders and seeding emerging hedge fund managers. A rare look into how venture meets macro.
Episode out now on all platforms.
#CutTheCheck#LatAmVC #HedgeFundSeeding #Fintech #VentureCapital #ClocktowerVentures
What if schools operated like the world’s top companies?
Mateo Creamer, co-founder of Cometa, joins Cut the Check to explore how tech is transforming school management in Latam.
Episode drops next week, stay tuned.
#CutTheCheck#Edtech#LatamStartups#Cometa#VentureCapital #SchoolInnovation
Scaling education through systems, not spreadsheets.
In this episode, Cometa’s co-founder Mateo Creamer shares how they're helping schools grow with structure, data, and automation at the core.
🎧 Full episode out this week
📍 Listen on Spotify, Apple & more
#CutTheCheck #Cometa #Edtech #LatamStartups #VentureCapital #SchoolGrowth
"Startups should solve problems, not just pitch ideas."
Mateo Creamer, co-founder of Cometa, shares how they’re helping schools operate like high-performing organizations — by focusing on real pain points, not flashy solutions.
New episode of Cut the Check out now
Follow & listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#CutTheCheck #Cometa #Edtech #LatamStartups #VentureCapital #ProblemSolving
Before launching Cometa, Mateo Creamer worked at RapidSOS, where he experienced firsthand what it means to pivot a startup.
In this episode of Cut the Check, we talk about:
Moving from consumer to enterprise
Lessons from RapidSOS’ transformation
How that experience shaped Cometa’s strategy
Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.
#CutTheCheck #Cometa #RapidSOS #Startups #B2B #VentureCapital #LatamTech
For many schools, survival depends on one thing: getting paid on time.
Mateo Creamer, co-founder of Cometa, explains why collections are mission critical for schools in Latam and how automation can be the difference between growth and shutdown.
New episode of Cut the Check now live.
Available on Spotify, Apple & more.
#CutTheCheck #Edtech #Cometa #LatamStartups #VentureCapital #School #Automation
From building to backing—Esteban Reyes has seen every side of the founder journey.
This week on Cut the Check, we sit down to talk about operating at scale, investing with empathy, and why Latam needs more repeat founders at the table.
New episode drops tomorrow — stay tuned.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #EstebanReyes
VC isn’t the only path—and for many founders, it’s not the right one.
In this clip, Esteban Reyes breaks down why alternative models matter, what founders should consider before raising, and how staying lean can sometimes lead to bigger outcomes.
Full episode now live — link in bio.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #EstebanReyes
In this clip, Julian Roeoes shares what it really felt like to leave investment banking behind and step into the unpredictable world of early-stage venture where the rules (and rewards) are completely different.
New episode live — link in bio.
#venturecapital#startups #CutTheCheck #PicusCapital
Same suits, different stakes.
In this clip, Julián Roeoes breaks down why venture—like investment banking—is a service business at its core. The difference? In VC, the founder is the client, and the long game is everything.
Full episode now live — link in bio.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #PicusCapital
Latam’s next breakout startups won’t copy Silicon Valley—they’ll solve local pain with global ambition.
In this clip, Julián Roeoes breaks down the trends that matter most right now in the region—from fintech rails to verticalized AI.
Huge thanks to Julián for joining us on Cut the Check and dropping real insight.
Full episode now live — link in bio.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #PicusCapital
Carlos Alonso Torras got his start on the ground with SUYO, a property rights startup in Colombia.
In this clip, he shares what it was like operating in complex markets early in his career and why those lessons still shape how he thinks about founders and scalability today.
New episode now live — link in bio.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #CarlosAlonsoTorras
It’s not that SMEs in Mexico don’t deserve credit—it's that the system isn't built for them.
Eric Schwartz breaks down the structural reasons why small and mid-sized businesses struggle to access financing, and what needs to change to unlock their potential.
#venturecapital #startups #CutTheCheck #EricSchwartz