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Zenda

Miami, FL · Invests in US; LATAM · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningFintechHealthcare & BiotechLegal TechSupply Chain & LogisticsFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainHealthcare & Digital HealthLegal & Regtech

Thesis

We invest in founders transforming how money and goods flow across the economy. We focus on tech for traditional sectors - modernizing underserved industries through vertical AI and software solutions. We partner with operators who deeply understand industry pain points.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in consumer apps, hot trend-chasing, or companies without clear unit economics

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

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Chetan Chaudhary

Venture PartnerVenture Partner · Primary contact

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Evan Cummack

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Esteban Reyes

General PartnerGeneral Partner & Founder

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Sol Franco

Platform & OpsOperations

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Jeffrey Dong

InvestorInvestor & Research Lead

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Raphael Santolin

AssociateInvestor & Research Analyst

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Portfolio

Cargado

Cargado is an innovative cross-border freight marketplace that simplifies logistics between the US and Mexico. Founded by industry veterans, it offers an invite-only load board that prioritizes trust and collaboration, enabling logistics providers to secure vetted freight capacity quickly and transparently.

DockwareDeveloper Tools Infra

Dockware provides lightning-fast Docker containers for web and Shopware development, enabling developers to quickly spin up environments for PHP, Node.js, Symfony, and various Shopware versions.

SolventoLogistics Supply Chain

Solvento transforms logistics with AI, data, and financing, providing an API for managing loads, deliveries, and document validations in the transportation industry.

CaveoFintech Payments

Caveo is a financial platform specifically designed for doctors, offering services such as company formation, invoice issuance, financial flow management, and tax management. The platform simplifies bureaucratic processes, allowing medical professionals to focus on their practice with ease and efficiency.

TallyFintech Payments

Tally provides a platform for launching and managing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and governance contracts.

Octane
SuperpanelLegal Regtech

Superpanel is a legal intake platform designed to transform how plaintiff law firms qualify and onboard new clients through a coachable digital teammate. By automating the intake process, it enables firms to handle significantly more inquiries without increasing headcount, ensuring a modern and efficient experience for both clients and legal teams.

Gaia Dynamics
Revenue Vessel
Assistiv LabsEnterprise Software

Assistiv Labs provides tools for web developers and accessibility specialists to test and validate web accessibility using real assistive technologies like screen readers and magnifiers, enabling a more inclusive web experience.

ZatlasFintech Payments

Zatlas is a platform designed to revolutionize financial management in the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing hotel revenues through artificial intelligence and automation.

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Zenda Capital Research Investment Thesis Zenda Capital is a thesis-driven venture firm founded by Esteban Reyes, an experienced operator and serial founder with 21 years building startups and 10 years investing in them. The fund invests in founders transforming how money and goods flow across the economy, with a specific focus on tech for traditional sectors. They believe in backing founders who a

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