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Riogrande

We buy and grow D2C brands in LatAm

Y CombinatorSummer 2020AcquiredConsumerFood and BeverageE-commerce

What they do

Problem

Direct-to-consumer brands in Latin America often lack the capital, expertise, and operational scale needed to grow efficiently.

Solution

Riogrande acquires and scales Latin American D2C brands by providing investment and centralized growth and operations support.

Who it's for

D2C consumer brands in Latin America seeking acquisition or scaling support.

Founders

Tono Mandly
Founder

After studying in China & Finland, and a brief experience in Lazard Spain (M&A), Tono Mandly moved to LatAm. From Mexico, he expanded Grin Scooters (YC S18) to +7 countries and +20 cities. He then founded RioGrande (YC S20), to build the next gen of ecomm brands in Latam ($29m USD raised, +20m Rev)

Federico Naides
Founder

Curious entrepreneur with strong background in Product, Growth and Operations. Co-founder & COO Riogrande. Former Rocket, Delivery Hero and Grow Mobility.

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