Platanus Ventures

Platanus offers a standardized accelerator deal: US$200,000 in exchange for 7% equity. This is done as an immediate investment upon acceptance into the three-month program, which focuses on business growth and fundraising readiness. The program ends with a Demo Day presenting to selected investors.

The firm's core model is the initial US$200,000 for 7% equity. There is no public disclosure of follow-on investment vehicles from Platanus itself. The program's emphasis is on preparing portfolio companies to raise subsequent capital from external institutional investors. Portfolio companies like Toku and Altur have successfully raised later rounds from outside funds.

Platanus targets the best technical teams in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Its portfolio companies are headquartered across the region. The firm's mentor network and Demo Day support are designed to connect these startups with the broader Spanish-speaking founder and developer network globally.

The firm draws mentors from the founders and executives of prominent Latin American tech companies. These include the CEO of Toku, co-founders at Runway, co-founders of Cornershop, and the CEO of Buk. This network provides advisory support on financing, growth, hiring, and product focus.

Platanus has invested in more than 90 startups since its launch, a portfolio built over nearly four years. The investments span multiple industries and stages, with a core focus on early-stage technical teams. Specific portfolio companies mentioned include Toku, Fintoc, Altur, Kambia, and Plutto.