Rappi — Portfolio Company | Sahin Boydas Angel Investments Latin American super-app for delivery, payments, and services.
Written by Sahin Boydas — serial entrepreneur, 2x exited founder, and angel investor in 207+ startups including OpenAI, Anthropic, Scale AI, and Hugging Face.
About Rappi
Latin American super-app for delivery, payments, and services. Rappi represents the kind of company I look for as an angel investor — strong technical founders building in a large market with clear differentiation.
Sector: Commerce
Why I Invested
Rappi caught my attention because of the team's deep domain expertise and their unique approach to solving a fundamental problem in commerce. The market opportunity is massive, and the team has the technical chops to capture it.
Investment Thesis
My investment in Rappi reflects my broader thesis on commerce:
- Large addressable market — The commerce market is growing rapidly with significant room for disruption
- Strong technical moat — The team has built proprietary technology that's difficult to replicate
- Proven execution — Early traction demonstrates product-market fit and team capability
- Network effects — The product gets better as more users adopt it
Related Investments
Other companies in my portfolio working in commerce and adjacent spaces:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rappi do?
Latin American super-app for delivery, payments, and services.
Why did Sahin Boydas invest in Rappi?
Rappi represents a compelling opportunity in commerce with strong technical founders, a large market, and clear product-market fit. The investment aligns with my thesis on backing category-defining companies early.
What sector is Rappi in?
Rappi operates in the commerce sector, which is one of the fastest-growing areas of technology investment.
How does Rappi fit in Sahin's portfolio?
Rappi is one of 207+ angel investments in my portfolio, which spans AI, fintech, robotics, developer tools, healthcare, and more. I look for companies with strong technical moats and large addressable markets.