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Pro Indie Music measures artists’ growth and gives tailor-made opportunities and services through a mobile app, helping indie artists how to grow fast and easy. We teach to independent artists everything they need to know about the music industry and how to make business with their music. For Labels and managers we offer an end-to-end solution for artists development using IA. We have a monthly subscription model , a $20.2B USD market and a yearly growth of 180%. We have customers from Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Chile and Peru since the release of our mobile app in april 2021.

Thermy is a healthcare company focused on addressing the challenge of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company has developed an AI-powered infrared imaging device that offers a comfortable and radiation-free alternative to traditional mammograms, facilitating early detection of breast cancer. This non-invasive method operates on both mobile and desktop platforms, allowing healthcare professionals to utilize infrared cameras to assess the likelihood of breast cancer in patients. By improving access to early detection, particularly in underserved communities, Thermy aims to enhance survival rates and reduce mortality associated with late diagnoses of breast cancer.

Mutuus is a pioneering digital healthcare membership service in Mexico, providing a comprehensive range of healthcare solutions through an intuitive platform. The service emphasizes prevention, care, and the restoration of health while also safeguarding the assets of its members. Key features of the platform include the ability to book home appointments, track physical activity, receive healthy meal suggestions, and request ambulance services. Additionally, it offers continuous medicinal, nutritional, and emotional support, allowing users to complete their treatments at hospitals without incurring extra costs. By combining these various services, Mutuus aims to enhance the overall health and well-being of its members while ensuring affordability and accessibility.

Keyboo is a B2B2C Lead Generation SaaS platform that helps event vendors save time and find the right type of clients. With machine learning, natural language and AI proprietary technology, searches, filters and categorizes potential clients based on their event organization needs: location, event size, venue, theme, budget, etc. Event vendors pay a monthly fee for access to clients' briefs and a limited number of proposals to send, accessing the final client contact details to close the deal. Keyboo was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in México City.

Jericoo Good Ethics is a sustainable online supermarket in Mexico, delivering fresh organic products to your door, in zero-waste packaging.

Yu-Track is a tech-based company that specializes in developing platforms aimed at enhancing the management of field collection teams through real-time visibility. Their software includes a mobile application that utilizes smartphone GPS technology to enable automatic check-ins and check-outs for employees during meetings. This innovation allows small and medium-sized businesses to monitor the activities and performance of their field staff more effectively. Yu-Track's solutions are designed to help organizations connect with customers intelligently, identify behaviors, and improve performance metrics using artificial intelligence. The company has garnered interest from various sectors, including banks, retail, financial institutions, insurance companies, collection agencies, and compensation funds, particularly in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, ensuring its competitive positioning in the market.

Jelp is a company that offers an online platform designed to facilitate the hiring, rating, and payment of various home service professionals, including plumbers, painters, and electricians. Founded in 2013 and based in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, Jelp aims to enhance after-sales services for the home improvement sector. The platform serves as a comprehensive solution that connects to e-commerce sites and point of sale systems, thereby streamlining the process for consumers while creating new business opportunities for manufacturers and retailers. Operating in 15 countries, Jelp significantly improves the customer experience by providing access to installation and maintenance services across diverse industries, moving away from informal service arrangements.

Ascalapha is a company founded in 2017 that serves as a bridge between responsible consumers and Mexican artisans. It provides a curated selection of handmade craft products, showcasing authentic Mexican artistry. By connecting craft communities with consumers who appreciate design, Ascalapha enables the purchase of unique and culturally significant items, supporting local artisans and promoting traditional craftsmanship.

Radial Biomateriales is a provider of biodegradable packaging and packaging parts. It uses agro-industrial waste to form a packaging solution for biodegradable packaging and industrial or interior design products. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Zapopan, Mexico.

Baubap is a financial technology company that specializes in microlending, providing a platform for personal loans. Founded in 2018 by Luis Villarreal, Roberto Salcedo, and Conrad Wilkinson Schwarz, the company is based in Mexico. Baubap's mobile application allows customers to access instant loans without the need for documentation or complex procedures, enabling users to apply for loans conveniently at any time and from any location. This streamlined approach simplifies the borrowing process, making financial assistance more accessible to individuals.

Elion AI is a health analytics startup based in Mexico City. Currently, we are working on an API that enables a two-sided benefit for patients and physicians. Based on data provided by patients the API routes them to the correct physician, solving the problem of the lack of primary care in Mexico. On the other hand, with that data we provide physicians with probable diagnoses to speed up outpatient care.

LikeU operates an online platform that connects corporate clients with part-time telecommuters, focusing on staffing services. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Antioquia, Colombia, with an office in Mexico City, the company emphasizes inclusivity by catering to women and individuals with disabilities. In addition to staffing solutions, LikeU offers online training and skills certifications to enhance the employability of its workforce. The company also provides business development services, employment support, and sales assistance for local businesses, contributing to the growth of the business process outsourcing industry. Through its services, LikeU aims to deliver well-paid job opportunities while fostering a diverse and skilled labor pool.

Simplii is a Mexican startup that offers mobile telephony services.

PROTRASH is a social enterprise that enhances the quality of life marginalized communities in Mexico by exchanging their recyclable waste for money.

MTTech Interactive Multimedia Systems Ltd is an Israeli company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of interactive multimedia systems. Headquartered in Tel-Aviv, with additional offices in Bucharest, Romania; Holmdel, New Jersey; and Alamos, Mexico, the company focuses on creating multi-touch display systems designed for various applications, including product demonstrations, research and development, training, and team meetings. MTTech aims to serve as a primary operational platform for households and offices through innovative solutions that promote functionality and mutual engagement. By utilizing multiple screens and dedicated applications, the company fosters collaborative environments in diverse sectors such as real estate, automotive sales, and smart conference rooms. Their advanced systems, including the KIsense integrated smart kitchen system and sophisticated control rooms for security, military, and medical applications, are designed to enhance performance and streamline operations, thereby facilitating interpersonal interaction in increasingly digital workspaces.

Unima, Inc. is a diagnostic technology company based in Zapopan, Mexico, focused on the rapid detection of infectious diseases, including HIV and Tuberculosis. The company has developed the Find platform, which decentralizes diagnostic testing by allowing healthcare providers to perform tests directly at the point of care, without the need for specialized lab equipment. This technology enables timely diagnostics with results available in 15 minutes or less and at a low cost. The Find platform utilizes genetically engineered shark antibodies to detect disease biomarkers in various samples such as blood, saliva, urine, or water. The testing process involves using microfluidic cards that produce visual reactions when interacting with specific biomarkers. Results are captured using the proprietary Xplora smartphone app, which employs image analysis and neural network algorithms to deliver immediate outcomes. This information, including geolocation and timestamp, is then uploaded to a cloud server for real-time disease tracking, enhancing accessibility to diagnostics even in remote areas.

"Dilo en señas" offers solutions to strengthen the language development of deaf children in Mexico, and improve communication in Mexican Sign Language (LSM): App (FREE Download), Tutorials, Guides, Tours, Did you know? Interviews.

Ilumexico is a B-Corporation focused on promoting community development in Mexico's most marginalized regions through solar energy solutions. The enterprise aims to enhance rural electrification by providing access to clean energy, utilizing microfinance schemes and offering long-term service and training for the use and maintenance of solar technologies. Their product offerings include solar water pumps, refrigerators, street lighting, solar fences, and grid-connected systems. Ilumexico believes that energy access serves as a foundation for broader development and runs programs and workshops on topics such as community organization, gender equity, and financial inclusion to empower these communities.

LECO is an on-demand platform based in Mexico that provides access to visual health services. It offers a range of solutions, including eye checkups, home eye tests, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. By facilitating visual health assessments without the need for in-person doctor visits, LECO aims to make eyewear more accessible to individuals in the region.

Voatz, Inc. is a mobile application developer specializing in secure voting solutions for elections. Founded in 2014 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile-first elections platform that utilizes a blockchain infrastructure and biometric authentication to ensure voter security and accessibility. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million votes across 140 elections in seven countries, including the first mobile voting in U.S. Federal Election history in 2018 and participation in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. Its technology generates real-time, voter-verified paper ballots for record-keeping, allowing voters to cast their ballots using their mobile devices while assisting election administrators in managing the voting process efficiently. The platform has been adopted by multiple jurisdictions, including 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections, and it played a role in the historic 2024 Presidential Elections in Mexico.

Higia Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Mexico City, develops EVA, a wearable device aimed at assessing breast cancer risk. This non-invasive device features tactile sensors that map the breast's surface and surrounding areas, enabling women to monitor changes in breast temperature, size, and weight. Equipped with biosensors, EVA continuously tracks relevant information, providing users with accessible tools for breast health management.

Griyum specializes in the production and commercialization of edible cricket flour, which is high in protein and offers a low-cost alternative for enhancing the nutritional value of processed foods. Recognizing the health challenges faced by many in Mexico, where a significant portion of the population is at risk of obesity and diabetes, Griyum aims to provide a sustainable solution through its innovative product. The company establishes a value chain that supports micro-producers by supplying them with technology packages to cultivate crickets. Griyum purchases the crickets from these producers, transforms them into flour, and supplies this nutritious ingredient to enhance various food products, thereby promoting healthier eating habits.

Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

La Huerta de Elisa is a pioneering Mexican food company specializing in all-natural baby food made from fruits, vegetables, and grains native to Mexico. The company is dedicated to providing children with proper nutrition by using locally sourced ingredients that are free from additives like sugar, modified starch, and chemicals. This commitment ensures that children receive wholesome foods that support their development in a practical and enjoyable manner. By focusing on traditional Mexican ingredients, La Huerta de Elisa not only promotes healthy eating habits but also celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the country.

Vááiu is a Mexican brand where we incorporate artisanal work into contemporary designs.

Kayum is an insurance comparison platform focused on simplifying personal insurance for consumers in Latin America, beginning with Mexico. The Mexican insurance market is often complicated and expensive, with a significant portion of premiums allocated to sales and administrative expenses. To address this issue and meet the high demand for insurance information—evidenced by millions of online searches—Kayum provides a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to compare various insurance policies. The platform emphasizes important factors such as deductibles, co-insurance, hospital options, and coverage amounts, offering personalized, AI-generated recommendations to help consumers make informed choices. By enhancing transparency and accessibility, Kayum aims to facilitate a smoother insurance purchasing experience while making coverage more affordable for its users.

MediPrint is a Mexico City-based company focused on creating customized medical solutions through advanced 3D printing technology. They collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and institutions, offering innovative products tailored to individual patient needs. Their range of applications includes orthopedic rehabilitation devices, insoles, and supports, as well as models used for dental prostheses, anatomical studies, and ophthalmological purposes. In addition to medical applications, MediPrint operates a division called 3DPlus, which extends their 3D printing capabilities to various sectors, producing prototypes, molds, and customized objects for personal projects. The company is committed to providing professional support and accessible solutions, making cutting-edge technology available to a wider audience.

Finerio is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers an automated and free service to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major Mexican banks, enabling them to monitor and track their expenses, view financial information, and analyze their consumption patterns. Finerio's features include custom budgeting tools and data analysis capabilities, which aim to enhance users' financial planning and savings. By leveraging open finance principles, Finerio empowers users to take control of their financial well-being through insightful data-driven insights.

Gaszen is a company focused on enhancing energy consumption experiences by providing an Internet of Things (IoT) gas management platform specifically for propane users. Serving a global market of approximately 3 billion people who rely on propane for cooking, heating, and hot water, Gaszen targets Mexico, the largest per capita consumer of propane in the Americas. The propane industry in Mexico represents a market worth around 8 billion. The company offers a device that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas levels and consumption patterns. This platform facilitates connections between residential users, small and medium-sized businesses, gas suppliers, and dispatchers. It includes a user application for consumers, a control dashboard for businesses, and a management dashboard for gas suppliers. By replacing traditional analog meters with wireless sensors, Gaszen aims to provide transparency in propane consumption, helping users manage their energy use effectively and economically.

Gaszen is a company focused on enhancing energy consumption experiences by providing an Internet of Things (IoT) gas management platform specifically for propane users. Serving a global market of approximately 3 billion people who rely on propane for cooking, heating, and hot water, Gaszen targets Mexico, the largest per capita consumer of propane in the Americas. The propane industry in Mexico represents a market worth around 8 billion. The company offers a device that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas levels and consumption patterns. This platform facilitates connections between residential users, small and medium-sized businesses, gas suppliers, and dispatchers. It includes a user application for consumers, a control dashboard for businesses, and a management dashboard for gas suppliers. By replacing traditional analog meters with wireless sensors, Gaszen aims to provide transparency in propane consumption, helping users manage their energy use effectively and economically.

Granta is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in need by providing customized implants designed to enhance surgical outcomes. By utilizing state-of-the-art technology and biocompatible materials, Granta aims to create faster, more affordable, and personalized implants for each patient. This approach not only facilitates aesthetic results but also supports patients' reintegration into society. In Mexico, over 30,000 individuals annually face challenges related to implant surgery, with a significant proportion coming from an overwhelmed public health sector. Granta's innovative solutions seek to address this pressing issue, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

Lavadero is a combination of laundry, dry-cleaning, and ironing services in Mexico City. Through its web and mobile app, it takes care of customers’ dirty laundry, picking up, and delivering it at their home or office premises. Laundry is delivered within 24 hours while cleaning and ironing is delivered within 48 hours. Lavadero serves three offices in Mexico City, including Cuauhtemoc: Condesa, Roma Norte, Rome, Roma Sur, Doctors, and San Rafael; Miguel Hidalgo: Escandon, Granada, Polanco, San Miguel Chapultepec, Tacubaya, Reforma, and Veronica Anzures; and Benito Juarez: Del Norte Valle, Del Valle, Valle Del Sur, Naples, Portales, San Pedro de los Pinos, San Jose Insurgentes, and Mixcoac. Lavadero was launched in 2014.

InstaFit is an online fitness startup based in Mexico City, co-founded by Oswaldo Trava and Natalia Amaya. The company provides an engaging platform for home workouts, offering on-demand audio and video fitness classes led by professional trainers. With a focus on affordability, InstaFit delivers high-quality fitness training at a fraction of the cost of traditional gyms. The platform features a wide range of workouts, from yoga to functional training, and publishes new content weekly, which is also available offline for user convenience. Launched in late 2016, the InstaFit app has gained popularity, attracting paying users in 37 countries and earning a 4.4-star rating. It ranks as the top health and fitness app in 15 countries and was recognized by Apple as one of the best apps of 2016. By leveraging advanced technology, creative marketing, and efficient operational practices, InstaFit addresses the pressing health issue of obesity in the region within a rapidly growing internet market.

#LetsChatWithBots They are a Mexican company focused on the development and licensing of smart chatbots for the Spanish speaking market. Gus chat was founded in the middle of 2015 like a personal assistant through chat to which you could ask almost anything. With the vision of scaling up the business, we strongly opted for the development of a technological product capable of automating the operation. The end product turned out to be so powerful that it opened up an even more interesting business opportunity: to license the technology to be applied in the operation of third parties (B2B). With headquarters in Mexico and a growing expansion in Spain and Latin America Gus Chat is committed to being the best in its class in terms of user experience, technology and innovation.

Zave App is a money-saving application that enables its users to save their change and travel around the world. It was launched in June 2015 in Mexico.

MayoreoTotal.com is an innovative online grocery platform that aims to transform the wholesale grocery market in Mexico, valued at approximately 20 billion USD. The company focuses on serving corporates, retail stores, and restaurants by providing a web-based shopping solution that offers a diverse range of grocery products at competitive prices. By facilitating a shift from traditional offline purchasing to a streamlined online experience, MayoreoTotal.com enables users to buy groceries quickly and efficiently, enhancing convenience and accessibility in the wholesale distribution channel.

Briq.mx is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to financing real estate construction projects in Mexico. It enables users to invest in carefully evaluated real estate opportunities through its online interface. The platform facilitates capital raising for real estate projects, allowing developers to present their initiatives to potential investors. An investment committee reviews and selects projects, ensuring that users can confidently build their real estate portfolios. By providing access to a range of investment opportunities, Briq.mx aims to democratize real estate investment and make it more accessible to a broader audience.

Kiubo Mexico is a social networking platform that connects citizens with their politicians, enabling direct communication and engagement. The free application serves as a bridge for approximately 80 million smartphone users in Mexico, allowing them to express their opinions, share their needs, and influence political agendas. By facilitating interactions between the public and their elected officials, Kiubo aims to foster a more informed and active citizenry, while also promoting accountability among politicians. The platform seeks to create a space where citizens can serve as both observers and participants in the political process, ultimately contributing to a better governance landscape in Mexico.

Biluu is a company focused on addressing the environmental and economic challenges associated with bottled water consumption in Mexico, which has the highest per capita usage of bottled water globally. The company develops a water purification system that delivers unlimited access to clean water. This innovative product effectively removes sediment and protects against harmful microbes, including bacteria and viruses, while also eliminating contaminants that affect taste and odor. By providing a sustainable alternative to bottled water, Biluu aims to promote health and environmental responsibility while helping consumers save money.

UnDosTres is transforming the consumer payments landscape in Mexico with its innovative online payment platform that provides secure and reliable payment alternatives. The platform enables users to make payments for a wide range of services, including mobile and DTH recharges, electricity and water bills, movie tickets, and other utility expenses. By allowing payments through credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets, UnDosTres streamlines online transactions, making it easier for Mexicans to manage their financial obligations. As one of the fastest-growing startups in the country, UnDosTres has garnered recognition as the Best Fintech Startup in Emerging Markets, underscoring its significant impact on the payments sector.

Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy and sell various cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether, through a user-friendly marketplace. The platform allows customers to trade fractions of cryptocurrencies and make payments using their mobile devices, facilitating seamless transactions in the growing fintech and blockchain sectors. Bitso's focus on accessibility and ease of use positions it as a significant player in the cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America.

wecourses are an innovative learning environment with multimedia content and activities in an online platform, created to improve the quality of education. The project is built with an innovative educational model with inductive bases and use of technological tools, created and supported by one of the most important universities in Mexico. Moreover, it is supported by a service that includes teacher training, full platform management, technical and educational support and performance measurement

Kuona is a technology company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that specializes in developing an AI-based platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of consumer brands and retailers. The platform focuses on automatically optimizing product pricing, promotions, and inventory management. By tracking competitor prices and providing notifications for frequent changes, Kuona enables businesses to access real-time pricing and promotional information from grocery retailers. This capability allows companies to effectively optimize their trade promotions and regular pricing strategies, ultimately maximizing profits and increasing market share. Additionally, Kuona offers a mobile application that personalizes in-store deals based on user profiles and preferences, further enhancing the shopping experience for customers.

Unima, Inc. is a diagnostic technology company based in Zapopan, Mexico, focused on the rapid detection of infectious diseases, including HIV and Tuberculosis. The company has developed the Find platform, which decentralizes diagnostic testing by allowing healthcare providers to perform tests directly at the point of care, without the need for specialized lab equipment. This technology enables timely diagnostics with results available in 15 minutes or less and at a low cost. The Find platform utilizes genetically engineered shark antibodies to detect disease biomarkers in various samples such as blood, saliva, urine, or water. The testing process involves using microfluidic cards that produce visual reactions when interacting with specific biomarkers. Results are captured using the proprietary Xplora smartphone app, which employs image analysis and neural network algorithms to deliver immediate outcomes. This information, including geolocation and timestamp, is then uploaded to a cloud server for real-time disease tracking, enhancing accessibility to diagnostics even in remote areas.

AENTROPICO is building a predictive analytics platform that empowers managers to take informed decisions in a simple and intuitive manner. They combine the best user experience with top-notch applied statistics, in order to bring useful algorithms to non-tech users. In the process, they built a large marketplace of solutions for industry specific questions for decision makers. Tapping the growing interest of Big Data in the Brazilian Market, their vision is to become the Amazon for Data Science. AENTROPICO has run paid pilot projects in Colombia and Mexico for up to 40K across 3 different industries, and is pushing towards recurrent billing projects with the release of their beta platform.

Acsendo SAS is a Colombian company that specializes in developing subscription-based talent management software solutions. Its platform allows organizations to assess employee performance, align individual objectives with corporate goals, and automate the employee review process. By categorizing employee roles, responsibilities, and competencies, Acsendo facilitates a metrics-driven environment that enhances employee satisfaction and retention while enabling companies to optimize their workforce. The software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including services and industrial sectors, consultants, and government entities across Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Acsendo's solutions aim to improve decision-making regarding promotions, compensation, and retention, ultimately addressing common challenges related to employee engagement and morale.