Buddy.ai
Seed Round in 2024
Buddy.ai is an innovative company that offers a voice-based virtual tutoring platform designed to teach English to children worldwide. Utilizing proprietary speech and virtual human technologies, Buddy.ai addresses language learning challenges by providing an engaging and adaptive learning experience through a cartoon character tutor. The platform enables users to give children unlimited speaking practice, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional tutoring. With a focus on native Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Polish speakers, Buddy.ai aims to make English language learning accessible to millions, with plans to expand into additional languages. The company has achieved significant market presence, ranking in the Top 10 of the App Store’s Kids and Education charts in various countries across Latin America and Europe. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Buddy.ai has generated over $4.5 million in sales and is recognized with multiple international awards for its contributions to educational technology.
Vendah operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates reselling of kitchen and homeware products in Latin America. It enables women to earn extra income by selling items to neighbors and friends, while providing tools for payment processing and logistics.
Glitzi
Venture Round in 2023
Glitzi is a Latin American platform offering in-home and virtual wellness services. It connects users with certified beauty, health, and wellness professionals for services such as makeup, hairstyling, massage, spa treatments, and nails.
AMORA
Venture Round in 2023
AMORA, through a technological approach to property evaluation, creates a new way for Brazilians to acquire their dream home with the lowest downpayment available, providing an opportunity for customers to build equity at the same time as they live in their desired property.
Worldpackers
Venture Round in 2022
Worldpackers is an online travel marketplace based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that connects travelers seeking unique cultural experiences with hosts offering accommodation in exchange for skills. Founded in 2013 by Riq Lima and Eric Faria, the platform fosters a community centered around collaboration and genuine relationships, making travel more accessible. Travelers can find opportunities to engage in various tasks, from teaching languages to helping with hospitality, while hosts benefit from their skills and contributions. This model not only enhances the travel experience but also promotes meaningful cultural exchanges, allowing participants to immerse themselves in local customs and lifestyles. Through its user-friendly platform, Worldpackers enables a diverse range of individuals to forge connections and share experiences across the globe.
Sonoma
Venture Round in 2022
Sonoma Market, established in São Paulo, Brazil in 2018, operates an online marketplace connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with customers seeking high-quality food and beverages. The company facilitates immediate delivery of curated products through its platform, aiming to bring the Latin American quality food and beverage sector meaningfully onto the internet.
Kashin
Venture Round in 2022
Kashin is a microlending application that provides small loans to underbanked individuals. The platform assesses risk by utilizing social reputation scores and smartphone-based variables. Users have the ability to increase their credit limits and lower interest rates based on their credit behavior and the actions of their first-degree referrals. This approach aims to enhance access to credit for those who may have limited options in traditional lending markets.
OlaClick (YC W21)
Seed Round in 2022
OlaClick is a web-based digital menu solution that streamlines the process of receiving online orders for businesses, particularly mass-market restaurants. The platform allows restaurants to create and distribute digital menus at no cost, facilitating orders through WhatsApp. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process for customers but also helps restaurants enhance their online presence and expand their customer base. By utilizing OlaClick's services, businesses can efficiently manage their food orders and improve overall operational efficiency.
AMORA, through a technological approach to property evaluation, creates a new way for Brazilians to acquire their dream home with the lowest downpayment available, providing an opportunity for customers to build equity at the same time as they live in their desired property.
Treinta is a digital ledger app tailored for Latin American microbusinesses. It enables users to record transactions by assigning products from their inventory, providing real-time insights into business metrics. By using Treinta, owners can save up to 30 minutes daily in bookkeeping tasks and enhance efficiency by over 30%. Currently, it serves microbusinesses transitioning from pen-and-paper tracking methods.
Fudo is transforming Latin America's gastronomic industry by developing user-friendly tech tools for efficient restaurant management. Its web-based platform streamlines sales management, order processing, inventory tracking, and expense recording, empowering restaurants, bars, and cafes to operate more effectively.
Momento
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Momento is an insurtech company focused on transforming the insurance landscape in Latin America, particularly in the auto insurance sector. Leveraging technology and data, Momento aims to enhance the user experience by simplifying the purchasing process and offering personalized pricing tailored to individual drivers. The platform provides comprehensive services, including driving behavior analysis, information on fines, theft risk assessments in specific areas, and details about affordable gas stations and parking options. Additionally, Momento streamlines the claims process, making it automated and user-friendly, while also targeting the uninsured demographic in Latin America to broaden its market reach.
QUIK
Pre Seed Round in 2022
QUIK is a mobile Super App for Venezuela that combines on-demand delivery with a stablecoin wallet, enabling users to order food, groceries, and other goods for delivery within 30 minutes and to pay, save, and transfer funds using the same app. The platform supports person-to-person transfers, QR-based merchant payments, and services payments, aiming to reduce currency risks and streamline everyday transactions through an integrated payments and logistics solution.
Munily is an access control management application designed specifically for gated communities in Latin America. Recognizing that 95% of these communities still rely on outdated pen-and-paper methods, Munily addresses significant security challenges, including the lack of traceability for unknown visitors. The platform facilitates streamlined communication among residents, security personnel, and administrative staff, fostering an improved living experience. By enhancing communication within neighborhoods and providing better management tools, Munily aims to create safer and more connected communities.
Pulppo
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pulppo is a technology-driven real estate platform that streamlines property transactions in Latin America. It partners with top brokers, equipping them with tools and resources to facilitate transparent and efficient sales.
Apparta
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Apparta is a restaurant‑tech marketplace and booking platform that helps restaurants boost productivity by filling empty tables with dynamic, whole‑menu discounts delivered through a mobile app. The system uses yield management, offering larger discounts during off‑peak hours and smaller discounts during high‑demand periods to attract dine‑in traffic and increase table utilization. By pairing reservations with incentive pricing for vacant capacity, Apparta aims to reduce idle seating and unlock revenue from underutilized tables. The approach supports restaurants in markets where occupancy can be low, including Latin America where average occupancy has been cited around 40%, reflecting a sizable addressable opportunity. For diners, the platform provides cost savings when dining out, while operators gain a tool to drive traffic and optimize revenue without sacrificing profitability. The company positions itself as a bridge between value‑seeking customers and eateries seeking to maximize the use of available seating.
Clupp
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clupp offers affordable online car insurance in Latin America, targeting low-mileage drivers and those with good driving habits. It uses smartphone-based telematics to assess risk and provide coverage.
Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the leasing and selling of properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, the company aims to simplify and enhance the traditionally cumbersome process for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to rent, buy, and sell residential properties online, bypassing outdated notary and paperwork requirements. This streamlined approach enables renters to swiftly find and move into new homes while alleviating the typical challenges associated with traditional renting.
Trii is a fintech company focused on democratizing access to the stock market for retail investors in Latin America. It offers a mobile application that allows individual users to buy and sell shares easily and efficiently. By reducing the costs associated with retail transactions, Trii enables investors to automate investing processes that were previously labor-intensive and costly. The company's platform aims to simplify investment for a broader audience, promoting financial inclusion and enhancing the investment experience for users in the region.
Pager, Inc. is a company that operates an on-demand service platform designed to connect patients with healthcare services in various settings including homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates access to urgent care for a range of conditions such as infections, respiratory issues, and allergies. In addition to its core services, Pager provides nurse chat, teleconsultation, screening, vaccination, and prescription delivery. The company's mission focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, lowering costs, and simplifying care navigation through a flexible platform that integrates artificial intelligence and service teams. Amidst its extensive offerings, Pager supports over 15 million individuals across the United States and Latin America, enabling coordinated care that enhances patient engagement and decision-making. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Pager was previously known as techCare, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Glitzi
Venture Round in 2021
Glitzi is a Latin American platform offering in-home and virtual wellness services. It connects users with certified beauty, health, and wellness professionals for services such as makeup, hairstyling, massage, spa treatments, and nails.
Yummy Inc. is a food delivery application company founded in 2020 by Vicente Zavarce, with its headquarters located in San Francisco, California, and an additional office in Caracas, Venezuela. The Yummy app operates across Latin America, allowing users to order and pay for meals through both mobile and web platforms. It offers various payment options, including foreign credit cards and cash, making it convenient for users to enjoy their food at their preferred locations.
Famosos
Seed Round in 2021
A Latin American platform facilitating engagement between fans and Hispanic celebrities. It serves as a marketplace where businesses can hire celebrities for personalized video interactions.
PideYummy
Seed Round in 2021
Yummy is the first and most downloaded food delivery app in Venezuela, with national merchants including McDonald’s, Papa Johns, Tony Roma’s, Friday’s, and the largest pharmacy chain in the country.
Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the leasing and selling of properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, the company aims to simplify and enhance the traditionally cumbersome process for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to rent, buy, and sell residential properties online, bypassing outdated notary and paperwork requirements. This streamlined approach enables renters to swiftly find and move into new homes while alleviating the typical challenges associated with traditional renting.
Hapi is a stock trading app that aims to democratize access to the financial markets for consumers in Latin America. It offers a user-friendly platform where individuals can register in just a few minutes and begin trading stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without incurring any commission fees or minimum investment requirements. Hapi allows users to transfer funds, execute real-time transactions, and monitor their investment returns easily. In addition to traditional stock trading, the platform has expanded its offerings to include the ability to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies, further enhancing its appeal to a diverse range of investors.
Broad is a fintech company founded in 2019 that provides Brazilians and Latin Americans access to the international financial market through a multi-currency account and card. The platform supports holding multiple currencies and making cross-border transactions with reduced fees, aiming to simplify international finance and enable borderless spending. It focuses on practical tools for managing cross-border money movements and everyday international purchases, making international financial activity more accessible for its regional customers.
Kredi
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kredi operates an online mortgage platform designed for Latin American customers. It uses proprietary algorithms to connect users with suitable financial institutions, streamlining the loan application process.
Todos Comemos
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020, Todos Comemos offers a convenient meal kit delivery service in Bogota and Ciudad de Mexico. They provide pre-portioned ingredients and recipes for customers to prepare meals at home quickly and easily.
Pager, Inc. is a company that operates an on-demand service platform designed to connect patients with healthcare services in various settings including homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates access to urgent care for a range of conditions such as infections, respiratory issues, and allergies. In addition to its core services, Pager provides nurse chat, teleconsultation, screening, vaccination, and prescription delivery. The company's mission focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, lowering costs, and simplifying care navigation through a flexible platform that integrates artificial intelligence and service teams. Amidst its extensive offerings, Pager supports over 15 million individuals across the United States and Latin America, enabling coordinated care that enhances patient engagement and decision-making. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Pager was previously known as techCare, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Pager, Inc. is a company that operates an on-demand service platform designed to connect patients with healthcare services in various settings including homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates access to urgent care for a range of conditions such as infections, respiratory issues, and allergies. In addition to its core services, Pager provides nurse chat, teleconsultation, screening, vaccination, and prescription delivery. The company's mission focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, lowering costs, and simplifying care navigation through a flexible platform that integrates artificial intelligence and service teams. Amidst its extensive offerings, Pager supports over 15 million individuals across the United States and Latin America, enabling coordinated care that enhances patient engagement and decision-making. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Pager was previously known as techCare, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Pager, Inc. is a company that operates an on-demand service platform designed to connect patients with healthcare services in various settings including homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates access to urgent care for a range of conditions such as infections, respiratory issues, and allergies. In addition to its core services, Pager provides nurse chat, teleconsultation, screening, vaccination, and prescription delivery. The company's mission focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, lowering costs, and simplifying care navigation through a flexible platform that integrates artificial intelligence and service teams. Amidst its extensive offerings, Pager supports over 15 million individuals across the United States and Latin America, enabling coordinated care that enhances patient engagement and decision-making. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Pager was previously known as techCare, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Pager
Venture Round in 2015
Pager, Inc. is a company that operates an on-demand service platform designed to connect patients with healthcare services in various settings including homes, offices, and hotels. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates access to urgent care for a range of conditions such as infections, respiratory issues, and allergies. In addition to its core services, Pager provides nurse chat, teleconsultation, screening, vaccination, and prescription delivery. The company's mission focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, lowering costs, and simplifying care navigation through a flexible platform that integrates artificial intelligence and service teams. Amidst its extensive offerings, Pager supports over 15 million individuals across the United States and Latin America, enabling coordinated care that enhances patient engagement and decision-making. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Pager was previously known as techCare, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.