World-class venture capital investing
with a passionate approach.

Philosophy

We invest in smart ideas solving
challenging problems, with an emphasis on:

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Invest in companies that have potential for significant growth and scalability

02

Focus on startups that have a strong founding team with a successful track of records

03

Look for companies in industries and markets that are ripe for disruption and have strong tailwinds

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Concentrate on companies, which have strong unit economics, with a clear path to profitability

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Have a long-term perspective and be patient with our investments

06

Continuously learn and adapt our strategies to stay ahead of the curve

Portfolio Companies

Addi – provides credit and banking solutions in Latin America

Bazaar – B2B marketplace in Pakistan

Bnext – remittances platform in Spain

Bux – neo-brokerage in Europe

Chiper – B2B e-commerce ecosystem for corner stores in Latin America

Co-learn – edtech platform, creating online learning experience for students in Indonesia

Dr.Treat – tech-enabled modern veterinary in the US

Eden – B2B agritech startup in Indonesia

Frubana – B2B marketplace for restaurant and retailers in Latin America

Habyt – developer and supplier of a comprehensive concept for temporary living

iSchoolConnect – AI edtech platform for students’ enrollments

Facily – socially oriented marketplace with a focus on low-ticket items in Brazil

Jüsto – vertically integrated e-commerce grocery in Latin America

Krave Mart – vertical last-mile delivery of groceries in Pakistan

Laika – e-commerce platform that offers a variety of products for pets in Latin America

Monite – invoicing and payables automation management platform for B2B neobanks and SaaS companies

Oxygen – online banking platform for freelancers in the US

Qonto – neo-bank for SME in Europe

UNest – fintech platform in the US that helps parents to build a better financial future for their children

Vitau – subscription model pharmacy for patients with chronic diseases in Mexico

Wirestock – AI platform that automates licensing, distribution and monetization of content creators in the US

Zero Systems – AI-powered email management technology for lawyer and consulting companies in the US

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BukuKas – offers tools for inventory management, payment-related analytics and a digital lender for SME in Indonesia

EXIT

Homefully – offers contemporary co-living solutions in Europe

EXIT

Penta – digital business bank platform for SME in Germany

Our Team

Christoph Schaerer
Investment Director, Board Member

Prior to leading Decart Ventures, Christoph spent 11 years as an Executive Vice Chairman in Banking at Rothschild in Zurich.

Before that, he had spent 26 years at Credit Suisse, holding various senior positions within the Group in both Zurich and London.

Christoph completed various Executive Education programs at Wharton and Harvard. Besides, he received a BS degree in Law and Economics at University of Berne.

Sergei Telegin
Associate

Prior to Decart Ventures, Sergei worked as an Analyst at the largest Investment Bank in CIS, VTB Capital, in Credit & Leverage Finance and Investments department. Before that, he had had experience in Investment Banking and Investment Management.

Sergei received a MS degree in Finance at Warwick Business School in the UK and a BS degree in Economics at MGIMO.

Sergei is a Master of Sports in freestyle wrestling.

Yulia Rogova
Legal Advisor

Prior to Decart Ventures, Yulia worked for 5 years at a major airline company as a Head of Legal in International Investments department. Before that, she had spent 5 years as the Legal Officer in the largest steel company in CIS. 

Yulia received an MBA degree at HSE and BS/MS degrees in Private International Law at MSAL.

Yulia is a passionate mountain skier.

Recent Investments

Monite – fintech

April 2023 

Dr. Treat – healthtech

December 2022

Krave Mart – delivery of groceries

November 2022