About This Fund
The Seaya Cathay Latam Fund is a $125 million venture capital fund co-managed by Seaya Ventures and Cathay Innovation, launched in late 2021 to invest in transformative technology startups across Latin America. Based in Mexico City, the fund targets Series A and B-stage companies in high-growth sectors including fintech, proptech, mobility, healthtech, food and agriculture, and cybersecurity. The partnership unites Seaya Ventures' deep European and Latin American technology investment expertise with Cathay Innovation's global network spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, giving Latin American entrepreneurs access to the capital and cross-border relationships needed to scale internationally.
The fund invests in 12 to 15 companies with initial check sizes of $5 million to $10 million, retaining meaningful reserves for follow-on rounds in top-performing companies. Led by Federico Gómez Romero in Mexico City, the investment team focuses on purpose-driven entrepreneurs building resilient businesses with the potential to lead markets at a regional or global scale. Sustainability is embedded throughout the investment lifecycle, ensuring portfolio companies grow responsibly while maximizing social and economic impact. The fund targets both consumer and enterprise technology companies, with a particular emphasis on Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia—the four largest and most developed startup ecosystems in the region. The combined platform brings over $4.6 billion in assets under management across the Seaya Ventures ($350M+) and Cathay Innovation ($1.5B+) networks.
Since its first close in November 2021, the Seaya Cathay Latam Fund has made six investments across Latin America's most dynamic markets. Early portfolio companies include Chilean B2B fintech Xepelin, Mexican consumer lender Kueski, and additional leaders in the food technology, mobility, and real estate sectors. The fund is now fully closed, having completed its $125 million fundraising target. Portfolio companies gain access to an extensive global network of strategic corporate partners, potential co-investors, and acquisition opportunities spanning multiple continents through both Seaya's and Cathay Innovation's existing LP and partner relationships.