Fundamental
Corentin Larue is a Managing Director and Co-Founder at Fundamental, a venture studio focused on solving fundamental problems in LATAM. Prior to this role, Corentin was the Managing Director of FUNDES Catalyst and held various positions at FUNDES International, including Director of Growth and Associate Director of FUNDES Strategy. Corentin also has experience in development aid and research projects, including roles at Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, and FIFA TMS GmbH. With a Master's degree in International Affairs and International Development, Corentin has a strong background in developing strategic partnerships and business solutions.
Fundamental
The venture studio solving LATAM's fundamental problems so that people can thrive, not just survive. We enable microbusinesses with technology. Our startups make use of EdTech, FoodTech, CleanTech and BeautTech to build solutions that strengthen Latin America's microbusinesses along the value chain. Our portfolio: Simón (https://holasimon.ai/) - The tiktok-style learning app to train small retailers along corporates’ value chains. ékole ( https://ekole.cool/) - The conscious and democratic brand of healthy snacks and groceries, built with small local producers. Voalá (https://somosvoala.com/) - The franchise & community-powered marketplace for female-owned beauty salons. Reciclamos Juntos (https://reciclamosjuntos.com/) - The end-to-end plastic recycling service empowering informal waste collectors to connect waste generators with buyers.