Insights

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  • Fundamental is tackling Latin America's challenges—inequality, unemployment, and climate change—through innovative waste management solutions, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices and the pivotal role of ventures like Reciclamos Juntos in Cartagena.

  • Fundamental tackles Latin America's challenges like inequality, focusing on Gender Inequality. Despite more women working, gaps persist in pay and job quality, compounded by unpaid labor and harassment. They promote entrepreneurship for women's autonomy, notably with Voalá! in Guatemala's beauty sector, providing training and resources to overcome gender obstacles.

  • Venture studios uniquely co-create startups by providing ideation, resources, and funding, differentiating from VC funds and accelerators. With successes like Moderna and Yelp, they offer a model that's cheaper, faster to exit, and has higher returns. Fundamental leverages this for impact startups in Latin America, blending profit with social goals.

  • We're excited to share a milestone in our studio’s journey. With guidance from 60 Decibels, we have measured the impact of our startups on their users. Impact is at the core of our venture building process. By presenting our impact strategy and the results we have achieved, we not only want to be transparent but also, share learnings and foster the exchange of knowledge.