500 Startups LatAm

Plenna provides comprehensive healthcare services focused on middle-income women in Mexico. It offers face-to-face and online consultations, specializing in gynecology, psychology, nutrition, laboratory tests, vaccines, and general medicine.

Crecy is a financial technology company based in Latin America that operates the first crypto-backed credit card in the region. The company aims to provide alternative loan options for workers in the gig economy by offering access to formal credit products. Utilizing open banking and application programming interfaces from gig platforms, Crecy allows users to use cryptocurrency as collateral to secure loans. This innovative approach not only simplifies the loan approval process but also emphasizes financial education for its users, particularly those residing in Mexico.

Bonnus offers a digital reward platform that enables publishers to monetize their applications or websites by incentivizing user engagement. Based in Mexico, the company specializes in transforming ordinary incentives into extraordinary experiences through its user-friendly platform for creating and distributing customizable digital gift cards.

Cívica Digital is a Mexico City-based technology firm that develops mobile and web applications to empower citizens and improve the efficiency of government processes. Founded in 2015, it offers a software-as-a-service platform that digitizes services and transforms institutions into allies of citizens. The web-based portal provides software and data integration for digital services, including forms, documents, workflows, e-signature, payments, and citizen IDs, enabling end-to-end workflow automation for governments, companies, and organizations seeking better service delivery and citizen feedback.

Asistia is a Mexico City-based online platform specializing in home care services, connecting families with qualified caregivers and nurses. The company aims to simplify the hiring process by allowing users to search for caretakers tailored to their specific needs. Asistia certifies all its associates to ensure a safe and reliable experience for families seeking care for elderly individuals. The marketplace features a range of services, including mobility assistance, feeding, clothing, and diaper changes, making it a comprehensive solution for families in need of professional in-home care.

LECO is an on-demand optical prescription platform based in Mexico, designed to enhance accessibility to visual health services. The company offers a range of solutions, including eye checkups, home eye tests, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. By allowing individuals to receive visual health assessments without the need to visit a doctor's office, LECO aims to streamline the process of obtaining optical care and improve overall access to eyewear for its users.

Yaydoo is a Mexico City-based procurement and payments platform that serves businesses with an online platform and mobile app for automating purchasing and supplier management. The platform combines cloud-based procure-to-pay software and AI tools to automate vendor management, integrate catalogs, and streamline requests, approvals, goods receipt tracking, and invoice processing with automated three-way matching. It provides visibility into procurement and spend, supports forecasting and budgeting, and enables comparison of products and negotiated discounts. The solution also functions as a B2B payments and expense-management tool to simplify purchase decisions and streamline accounting for online retailers. Founded in 2016, Yaydoo helps organizations reduce manual work, improve spend control, and accelerate procurement cycles.

Deporprivé operates an online sports products outlet that provides exclusive access to brand-partner sales and discounts across endurance and outdoor categories. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company offers a wide range of branded items, including running shoes, tennis rackets, swimsuits, bicycles, and travel hammocks, from well-known brands such as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Salomon and Asics. The platform serves customers seeking discounted sports gear through a multi-channel distribution approach, enabling brands and enthusiasts to access a broad selection efficiently.

Auto Chilango is a Mexico City-based company that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate car ownership management. The application, available for iOS devices, offers essential tools for users, including alerts for driving restrictions, reminders for emissions checks, and the ability to review outstanding debts and traffic violations. While three key features are provided for free, users can access additional functionalities by making a nominal in-app purchase. Notably, the app includes a feature to verify the legitimacy of traffic officers’ claims, helping to mitigate corruption. It also allows users to check if their vehicle has been reported stolen and provides insurance management tools, including geolocation information for accidents. With over 100,000 users and a conversion rate of 12%, Auto Chilango aims to simplify the complexities of car ownership in Mexico.

Novelistik is an online platform that supports reading and writing books and media content, offering a social publishing experience with features for comments, notes, highlights, and reviews. The platform emphasizes user interaction, enabling readers to easily share and engage with content globally. It covers a wide range of genres and categories and connects members of the literary community through interaction. Launched in 2012 and based in Mexico City, Novelistik aims to facilitate collaboration and discourse among readers and writers worldwide.

Wavestack is a music collaboration platform based in Hermosillo, Mexico, that facilitates online interaction for musicians and their fans. The platform offers tools for personal and group composition, allowing users to create and share music projects in a cloud-based environment. With features such as a digital audio workstation and cloud storage, Wavestack enables musicians to store their work, collaborate securely with others, and organize their creative projects. Additionally, the platform provides a unique experience for fans, allowing them to interact with songs, mute instrument tracks, and share their own covers on social media. Wavestack operates on a freemium model, offering users a limited amount of free storage while providing premium plans that expand storage capacity and collaboration options, including the ability to sell permissions for commercial use of their music. This approach opens up new opportunities for both musicians and their audiences.

99 minutos is a last-mile logistics disruptor for LatAm's burgeoning e-commerce space. The company enables enterprise e-commerce clients to reliably same-day deliver products at low cost - a first for the region. Currently operating in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexis Patjane and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Cotiza & Contrata is a Mexico City-based company that operates a marketplace platform designed to connect consumers with local service professionals. The platform allows users to request a wide range of professional services, including construction, consulting, party planning, graphic design, and auto repair. By facilitating direct communication between consumers and service providers, Cotiza & Contrata promotes job creation and entrepreneurship, while also enhancing competitiveness among service providers to improve service quality. The platform streamlines the process for consumers, enabling them to compare options and make informed choices, ultimately saving time and money for both parties involved.

Fullbox is a Mexico-based company that specializes in providing rental and leasing services for furniture and appliances, primarily targeting foreign students. The company offers a wide range of products, including living, dining, and bedroom furniture, along with essential appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, and washers. Through its multi-user web platform, Fullbox facilitates connections between individuals seeking temporary furniture solutions and those who have surplus items available for rent. This approach ensures a secure transaction process, catering to the needs of customers looking for convenient and flexible furnishing options.

Favoritoys is a Mexican company established in 2011 that specializes in designing and manufacturing custom-made toys using 3D printing technology. The company allows customers to order personalized toys based on their own photographs, which are then finished by hand to enhance quality and detail. Favoritoys combines innovative manufacturing techniques with a focus on personalization, offering a unique product that caters to individual preferences.