Nudos
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nudos is a B2B platform established in 2022 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, that specializes in managing the equipment needs of hybrid workers globally. The company provides a comprehensive solution for onboarding, offboarding, and everything in between, facilitating the procurement and recovery of devices. Nudos enables organizations to efficiently equip, manage, and renew the essential tools required for remote employees, thereby allowing clients to oversee and control their inventory of distributed resources. This platform aims to create an optimal workspace for employees, streamlining the workflow necessary for effective remote work.
Lineup
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lineup is a company that specializes in developing an intelligence platform designed to enhance sales management through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The platform analyzes various data points, including lead activity, demographics, and engagement, to automatically score and rank leads. This functionality allows sales teams to prioritize their efforts on the most promising opportunities, thereby accelerating the sales cycle and optimizing resource allocation. Lineup's mission is to empower the global workforce by facilitating meaningful connections, ultimately saving time and enabling salespeople to focus on high-value leads.
Somos
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Somos is the “Google Analytics” for your body. Our app seamlessly integrates data from people’s health devices, wearables, and lab tests. Plus, doctors get a dedicated dashboard to monitor patients’ progress and ensure optimal care.
Apparta
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Apparta is a technology-driven marketplace that connects consumers with discounted restaurant bookings during off-peak hours. Operating primarily in Latin America, where average restaurant occupancy rates are around 40%, Apparta employs yield management strategies to offer higher discounts when demand is low and lower discounts during peak times. Through its mobile app, the company helps restaurants maximize productivity by filling empty tables and consumers save money on their meals.
Preauth
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Preauth is a Delaware-based software company founded in 2021 that operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace. The company aims to enhance access to financial resources by facilitating better loan opportunities for its users. Utilizing credit card line pre-authorizations as collateral, Preauth's platform enables immediate transfers and secure repayments, allowing customers to lend money directly to one another with reduced concerns about returns. Through its innovative approach, Preauth seeks to improve the lending experience and promote financial inclusivity.
Mercado Bici
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mercado Bici is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned bicycles, specializing in medium- and high-end models. The platform aims to promote the circular economy by encouraging the reuse of bicycles, thereby contributing to carbon footprint reduction. To enhance the purchasing experience and mitigate fraud risks, Mercado Bici offers financing options for buyers, enabling them to acquire premium pre-owned bicycles with confidence. Through its operations, the company not only supports sustainable practices but also provides a valuable service to cycling enthusiasts looking for quality bicycles at accessible prices.
Lulubit
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lulubit is a financial technology company focused on enhancing access to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) in Central America. Operating in Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica, Lulubit provides a trading application that allows users to buy, sell, and hold various cryptocurrencies, as well as send and receive remittances. The platform is designed to facilitate seamless transactions at low fees, making it easier for customers to manage their digital assets and engage in financial activities. Through its services, Lulubit aims to empower individuals in the region by offering a straightforward and efficient way to navigate the evolving landscape of digital currencies.
Mica
Pre Seed Round in 2022
By solving the biggest pain points for tenants, Mica is on the road to **building the biggest proptech and tenants’ community in the residential rental space in Mexico.** It allows tenants to: - Rent the apartment they desire (rent guarantee) - Have their bill payments automated - Have financial flexibility, reduced move-in costs, and access to an emergency credit (BNPL) - Improve their credit score month by month
KabCash
Seed Round in 2022
KabCash is a financial technology company focused on delivering accessible digital payment and credit solutions for Mexico and Latin America. It specializes in developing a social lending software that aims to create an alternative financial system for the region. The company's platform features tools that automatically calculate monthly repayments, monitor financial portfolios and loans, and manage accounts and loan requests. Users can also generate a one-time-use virtual credit card instantly, enabling them to make purchases and pay back in installments. By simplifying the lending process and enhancing financial accessibility, KabCash seeks to improve the financial landscape in Mexico and LATAM.
MejorCDT
Seed Round in 2022
MejorCDT is a financial technology company that operates an investment platform focused on fixed-term products. The company enables users to compare and invest in high-yield savings accounts without the need to visit physical banks. Its platform not only facilitates investments but also provides essential information regarding account expiration dates, helping clients manage withdrawals or renewals efficiently for optimal returns. MejorCDT plans to broaden its offerings by incorporating corporate bonds, stocks, and cryptocurrencies in the future, aiming to enhance investment opportunities for its users.
JAI is a company that specializes in data management solutions aimed at enhancing business insights. It offers a data cleaning platform designed to unify and transform company databases, facilitating efficient data analysis and product classification. The platform also features capabilities for auto-populating missing values and enriching data, allowing clients to automate and scale their data transformation processes effectively. Additionally, JAI provides relevant product recommendations and identifies behavioral lookalikes, further assisting businesses in making informed decisions and optimizing their product offerings. Through these services, JAI empowers organizations to unlock valuable insights and improve overall operational efficiency.
Hackmetrix
Seed Round in 2022
Hackmetrix is a cybersecurity platform focused on enhancing web application security by detecting and preventing hacking attempts. The company offers automatic penetration testing that includes comprehensive vulnerability checks using leading market scanners. This service provides businesses with clear reports on security issues within their web applications, along with developer-friendly insights for remediation. Additionally, Hackmetrix assists organizations in achieving security certifications, such as ISO 27001, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations like PCI, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.
eBombo is a software company based in Lima, Peru, founded in 2020. It specializes in providing a platform designed to enhance the work environment for remote and hybrid teams. The company offers a variety of features that facilitate connections between businesses and their employees, including virtual events, trivia, training modules, gift cards, corporate gifts, and employee surveys. By focusing on these tools, eBombo aims to improve workplace culture and foster better engagement among employees, ultimately helping organizations create a more cohesive and productive work atmosphere.
Porter Metrics
Seed Round in 2022
Porter Metrics is a company that specializes in automated data visualization solutions, primarily focused on social media reporting. Its platform allows businesses to efficiently store, visualize, and transform data from numerous sources, streamlining the reporting process. By automating the generation of social media reports, Porter Metrics empowers small businesses and agencies to make informed decisions regarding their marketing strategies. The platform's capability to integrate and process a wide array of data sources in a single interface enhances its utility, making it an essential tool for businesses seeking to optimize their operations and marketing efforts.
Konvex is a developer of an API platform that simplifies the underwriting process for businesses, effectively reducing costs and saving time. The platform integrates seamlessly with leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting systems, which helps clients save significantly on integration and maintenance expenses. By efficiently obtaining crucial financial information, such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets, Konvex reduces the risk of default among its users. Additionally, the incorporation of artificial intelligence accelerates the retrieval of financial data for risk analysts, allowing for quicker and more accurate decision-making. The API also facilitates automatic transaction reconciliation across various ERPs, providing added value to fintech companies and their clients.
Envera is a personalized skincare brand focused on addressing the specific needs of Latino skin. The company develops cruelty-free, sustainable, and multifunctional products that have been formulated by scientists and rigorously dermatologically tested. Envera aims to provide effective and safe solutions for a range of skincare concerns, ensuring that its offerings cater to the unique requirements of its target audience. Through its commitment to quality and safety, Envera seeks to empower individuals to find reliable answers to their skincare challenges.
Saludtools
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Saludtools is an innovative healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the patient care experience through its AI-powered platform. The company aims to streamline the medical record-keeping process, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient interaction rather than administrative tasks. Its digital platform facilitates virtual consultations via mobile applications, enabling medical personnel to conduct video calls, upload clinical laboratory results, schedule appointments, and transfer medical records electronically. By improving access to medical services and fostering better communication between patients and doctors, Saludtools seeks to transform the healthcare sector while ensuring that productivity and empathy coexist in the patient care experience.
ALBA
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ALBA creates an educational program to help pupils understand and form supportive relationships with their peers and themselves. Users of the company's platform may create learning modules and measure and track the growth of cross-disciplinary skills, which helps kids perform better in vertical topics like math and science.
Verqor is an innovative platform that aims to transform the agricultural sector by integrating finance and technology. It facilitates access to cashless credits for farmers, enabling them to purchase necessary supplies and technology. The platform employs alternative data-driven credit scoring methods to promote financial inclusion and enhance agricultural practices. By connecting various stakeholders in the agriculture industry, including farmers, financial institutions, and crop buyers, Verqor creates a network that allows for efficient transactions and improved supply chain transparency. This approach not only empowers farmers with the resources they need but also allows financial institutions to offer low-risk credit options based on the unique credit profiles established through their data-driven methods.
Wited is a developer of an online educational network focused on providing quality, engaging, and accessible education for students from elementary through high school. The company addresses the challenges faced by students and parents in accessing educational support by offering a comprehensive platform that consolidates necessary educational content in one place. This includes interactive courses and resources designed to facilitate study, practice, and resolution of academic doubts. Additionally, Wited enhances the learning experience with interactive applications and access to online teachers, enabling personalized educational assistance that aims to improve student performance.
DB Menos
Seed Round in 2021
Grupo DB Menos S.A.P.I. de C.V. operates a digital platform based in Morelia, Mexico, that focuses on assisting individuals facing over-indebtedness. Founded in 2017, the company offers tailored debt settlement services, enabling users to create digital accounts for paying unsecured consumer loans. Its platform provides personalized plans designed to align with each debtor's financial capacity, facilitating the quick resolution of outstanding debts. In addition to financial support, DB Menos offers legal advice to help customers navigate their debt situations effectively.
boitas.com
Seed Round in 2021
Boitas is a startup that is quickly disrupting the $100 Billion industry of wholesale grocery and foodservice distribution in Latam. By offering offices, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and SMBs owners all their daily supplies in one place with a simple mobile/web experience with broad selection of items, transparent pricing, real-time availability, simple ordering, and on-time deliveries 6 days a week
Virtual Llantas
Seed Round in 2021
Virtual Llantas is a prominent online tire retailer serving the markets in Colombia and Mexico. The company specializes in selling tires for various types of vehicles, including cars, bikes, motorcycles, and trucks. By providing an automated purchasing platform, Virtual Llantas allows customers to conveniently shop for tires and automotive accessories online. The company also offers free shipping across the national territory, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of its services for customers.
Remitee
Seed Round in 2021
Remitee is a digital payment platform that specializes in cross-border transactions, facilitating the sending and receiving of international payments. The company provides various financial services, including money transfers, remittances, and utility bill payments for essential services such as water, electricity, and gas. Through its user-friendly app, Remitee enables individuals to support their families abroad and offer financial assistance across regional borders, ensuring accessibility and convenience for users at any time and from anywhere. The platform aims to enhance financial inclusion by simplifying the complexities of international money transfers.
Lizza
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lizza GmbH, a subsidiary of Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, operates as a marketplace for e-commerce brands and content creators. The company focuses on promoting healthy food options, aiming to enhance consumer enjoyment while contributing positively to the world. In addition to its marketplace activities, Lizza has developed a financial application that facilitates short-term cash loans. This application allows users to obtain personal loans online quickly and easily, without requiring a credit history or extensive paperwork, and ensures transparency by avoiding hidden fees. Through its dual approach, Lizza seeks to combine health-conscious food offerings with accessible financial solutions.
GuruHotel
Pre Seed Round in 2020
GuruHotel is a developer of an e-commerce platform tailored for the hotel industry, enabling hotels to create and manage their own official websites in under ten minutes. This software solution bridges the gap between technology and hotel management, allowing operators to connect their inventory and sell rooms directly to customers. By offering multiple payment options and integration with distribution applications, GuruHotel empowers hotels to efficiently manage reservations and enhance occupancy levels. The platform facilitates a seamless transition to online sales, enabling hotels to leverage e-commerce effectively and maximize their revenue potential.
Contxto
Seed Round in 2020
Contxto is a media and data company focused on the startup, technology, and venture capital landscape in Latin America. It operates a platform that delivers exclusive insights, data, and breaking news pertinent to the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The company's content, available in both English and Spanish, encompasses a wide array of topics related to startups in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and other Latin American countries. By providing relevant news and analysis, Contxto aims to support investors and stakeholders in making informed business decisions while staying updated on the latest developments in the tech and startup sectors.
Casa Bravo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Casa Bravo is a tech-enabled Rent-to-Own financing company focused on facilitating homeownership for renters. The company operates an alternative housing finance platform designed to enhance access to homeownership by providing a more affordable, flexible solution. Casa Bravo assesses the financial capability of potential clients and purchases properties on their behalf, allowing them to rent the homes until they accumulate enough funds for a down payment. Once the down payment is made, ownership of the property is transferred to the client, enabling them to acquire and reside in their desired home.
Qapla Gaming
Seed Round in 2020
Qapla Gaming is a developer of a gaming platform that assists creators in expanding their audience and fostering an engaging community. The platform features a real money-based gaming portal that allows users to select tickets, generate content, and monetize their talent. It enables gamers to easily organize sponsored competitions for various video games, as well as record and share highlights of their gameplay with friends. By providing these tools, Qapla Gaming empowers creators to enhance their visibility and connect with their audience more effectively.
Hireline
Seed Round in 2020
Hireline is an online job connection platform that facilitates the matching of technology professionals in Latin America with global companies seeking qualified candidates. The platform is designed to help organizations find suitable employees by providing access to a diverse pool of talent. It offers numerous job opportunities specifically for programmers and other technology profiles, enabling job seekers to advance their careers through a streamlined online search process. By bridging the gap between employers and skilled professionals, Hireline aims to enhance career growth and recruitment efficiency in the technology sector.
Gesto
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Artificial Intelligence for Gesture Recognition through motion sensors or visual computing delivered into a super-low-consumption high-accuracy Engine that can run offline on Wearables, Devices, Apps and online on the Cloud in a Gesture as a Service model. It can be applied to: Human Behavior Analysis Rep Counting, Technical and Postural Evaluation in training Device Control via bluetooth
Vozy Inc is an artificial intelligence company based in Medellín, Colombia, with additional offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain, and the United States. The company specializes in developing a voice platform that revolutionizes how businesses engage with their customers. Vozy's technology integrates conversational AI and contextual voice assistants, allowing companies to automate communication through both self-service and personalized interactions. This enables businesses to enhance customer experiences while optimizing operational costs. Founded in 2011, Vozy aims to support customer-centric enterprises in delivering tailored experiences at scale.
Finerio Connect
Seed Round in 2020
Finerio Connect is a personal finance platform based in Mexico that offers automated services to help users manage their finances effectively. The platform allows individuals to link their debit and credit accounts from major banks in Mexico, providing insights into financial planning and savings. Finerio's features include monitoring and tracking expenses, viewing comprehensive financial information, and analyzing consumption patterns, enabling users to gain better control over their spending. Additionally, the company provides tools that facilitate data analysis and financial management, with a focus on helping users create custom budgets and improve their overall financial health.
Finnu México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a financial technology company that develops a mobile application enabling users to access affordable personal loans through their smartphones. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, with an additional location in Barcelona, the company targets the unbanked adult population by offering short-term cash loans secured against personal assets. Users are provided with a Finnu-labeled payment card, allowing them to engage in the digital economy without the need for a credit history. While Finnu operates in both Europe and Asia, its primary focus is on the Latin American market.
Hero Network
Seed Round in 2020
Hero Network is a social gaming platform that facilitates connections among gamers worldwide, allowing them to compete and engage with one another. The platform provides esports fans with easy access to schedules and upcoming events from major esports leagues. Users can create gaming clans and organize tournaments across various games and platforms, all from their mobile devices. Originally established as SKGCL.com in 2011, the company rebranded to Hero News in 2019, expanding its focus to include informative content about video games, esports, anime, manga, movies, and technology.
Torre is a Singapore-based financial technology company that specializes in creating a digital wealth management platform. The company aims to democratize access to alternative investments for mass affluent investors, connecting family offices and high-net-worth individuals with global investment opportunities in private equity, venture capital, real estate funds, and hedge funds. Torre's proprietary platform facilitates a closed-loop secondary market for trading alternative assets, allowing investors to engage with high-quality startups and private debt opportunities with lower ticket sizes. Additionally, Torre operates a professional network that automates and humanizes the recruitment process, enabling effective job matching between tech talent and companies, particularly for remote positions. The team comprises experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, including asset management and digital innovation.
Terapify
Seed Round in 2019
Terapify is an online therapy platform that provides high-quality mental healthcare services, specifically targeting the Spanish-speaking market. The company offers on-demand psychotherapy sessions conducted by licensed clinical psychologists, addressing various issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, personal development, and sexuality. With a reach that extends to over 45 countries, Terapify enables individuals and businesses to access mental health support conveniently and effectively, fostering emotional stability for its users through regular online counseling sessions.
Symplifica
Seed Round in 2019
Symplifica is a software startup focused on providing management services for domestic workers and nannies. The company offers a platform that simplifies the hiring process and payroll management for employers, facilitating tasks such as contract generation, monthly payroll calculations, and ongoing contract management. By automating these processes, Symplifica ensures that employers comply with labor regulations while also supporting domestic workers in obtaining fair working conditions and access to legal benefits. Its membership service includes features like a digital folder for document storage and alerts for employment-related tasks, enhancing the overall experience for both employers and domestic employees.
Baubap
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Baubap is a financial technology company based in Mexico, founded in 2018 by Luis Villarreal, Roberto Salcedo, and Conrad Wilkinson Schwarz. The company specializes in microlending through its innovative platform, which provides personal loans to users via a mobile application. Baubap’s service is designed to simplify the borrowing process by allowing customers to apply for instant loans without the need for documentation or complicated procedures. This user-friendly approach enables individuals to access financial support conveniently and efficiently, anytime and anywhere.
Alana is a company based in Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, founded in 2017. It operates an online platform designed to streamline the hiring process for blue-collar jobs in hotels, stores, and restaurants across Latin America. The platform uses web and mobile applications to match companies with suitable talent, aiming to reduce employee turnover and save time and resources in recruitment. Alana facilitates communication between employers and candidates through a chatbot and automates scheduling via an internal agenda. Additionally, the company provides live reports for businesses to monitor their HR processes, including metrics such as recruiting duration, turnover rates, and staff satisfaction.
Vexi
Venture Round in 2019
Vexi is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing credit card services to the young and underbanked population in Latin America. Founded in 2016, Vexi aims to make credit more accessible through a fully digital onboarding process and a user-friendly mobile application. The platform allows users to develop personalized payment plans, manage expenses, and build credit history with minimal documentation. Vexi offers both an online credit card for digital purchases and a physical card for transactions at retail establishments, with no annuity charges, making it easier for underserved individuals to access formal credit. Through its proprietary technology, Vexi enhances the customer experience while promoting financial inclusion.
Baubap
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Baubap is a financial technology company based in Mexico, founded in 2018 by Luis Villarreal, Roberto Salcedo, and Conrad Wilkinson Schwarz. The company specializes in microlending through its innovative platform, which provides personal loans to users via a mobile application. Baubap’s service is designed to simplify the borrowing process by allowing customers to apply for instant loans without the need for documentation or complicated procedures. This user-friendly approach enables individuals to access financial support conveniently and efficiently, anytime and anywhere.
Truora, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform specializing in background checks and identity theft detection. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, Truora aims to simplify and automate digital interactions. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies such as optical character recognition for document validation, face recognition for real-time user verification, and identity management to streamline Know Your Customer processes. Truora serves a diverse clientele that includes national and international retailers, banks, human resource firms, startups, and marketplaces, helping them reduce risk and validate relationships with users, customers, employees, and suppliers.
Pronto is a rapidly expanding marketplace that offers ride-sharing and delivery services specifically targeting second-tier cities in Latin America. Established in 2017 by founders Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano, and Nydia Cano, Pronto utilizes a unique subscription model for drivers, eliminating commission fees and facilitating a more equitable income structure. The platform connects private drivers with passengers, delivery personnel, and local businesses, allowing for cost-effective transportation solutions. This approach not only benefits drivers by providing them with fair compensation but also offers passengers more affordable fares. Pronto has garnered support from Y Combinator and various global venture capital funds, positioning it for continued growth in the competitive mobility sector.
Sunu, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for individuals with visual impairments. Founded in 2013 and based in Zapopan, Mexico, Sunu has created the Sunu Band, a smart wristband designed to enhance mobility and awareness for users. The Sunu Band employs sonar technology to detect obstacles and objects in the user’s environment, providing feedback through gentle vibrations. This allows individuals with low vision or blindness to navigate their surroundings more confidently and safely. By complementing traditional mobility aids such as canes or guide dogs, the Sunu Band improves the overall travel experience for visually impaired users, making navigation more intuitive and less stressful.
Apperto
Seed Round in 2019
Apperto Inc. is a technology company based in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, with an additional office in Belgrano. Founded in 2017, it has developed a digital platform that facilitates interaction among users and between users and local businesses. The platform supports online orders, digital wallets, and coupons, allowing residents of small and medium-sized cities to engage with shops and friends conveniently. Apperto's mission focuses on improving the quality of life in low-tier cities and rural areas in Latin America by providing accessible technology that enhances business operations and promotes community connectivity.
Ancana is a proptech company that offers a platform for fractional ownership of luxury vacation homes, making it easier for individuals to buy, sell, and enjoy these properties without the burdens of full ownership. By partnering with top developers globally, Ancana integrates a fractional ownership model into vacation home developments, allowing customers to own a share of high-end properties in desirable locations such as Mexico. The company simplifies the complexities of purchasing and managing a vacation home, taking care of scheduling and property management through advanced technology. This approach not only provides owners with the opportunity to enjoy luxury amenities but also enables them to benefit from rental income and property appreciation while sharing the costs and responsibilities of ownership.
Flux QR
Seed Round in 2019
Flux QR is a technology company that specializes in enabling QR code-based payment solutions for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, Flux QR has developed a plug and play device that integrates with existing payment terminals, allowing them to process QR code payments seamlessly. The company's innovative technology includes a barcode reader that scans QR codes from smartphones and transmits the payment credentials to the terminal as an electromagnetic signal, mimicking a card swipe. This approach facilitates fast and secure transactions through authentication, tokenization, and encryption, enabling consumers to make secure payments while allowing merchants to accept wallet payments without the need for significant changes to their existing systems.
Sincola
Pre Seed Round in 2018
SinCola specializes in cloud-based customer management software that enhances the customer experience by transforming traditional queuing systems. The company offers an intelligent queue management platform designed to minimize waiting times and alleviate customer anxiety, resulting in increased satisfaction. SinCola’s solution is paperless, reducing incidents associated with printing tickets, and features API integration that connects with existing legacy systems, enabling seamless data flow and remote ticketing through users' own applications. Additionally, the platform provides real-time statistics and operational reports that help organizations improve efficiency. Customers receive timely updates on their mobile devices, which further mitigates waiting anxiety. SinCola operates in seven Latin American countries, demonstrating significant outcomes such as a 69% reduction in waiting room congestion and a 46% improvement in customer satisfaction.
ElegirSeguro.com
Pre Seed Round in 2018
ElegirSeguro.com is an insurance platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2017, that offers specialized insurance advice and policy management for small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform enables businesses to understand, acquire, and manage various insurance policies tailored to their needs. It serves a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, logistics, distribution, and retail. By utilizing multiple channels for communication, ElegirSeguro.com aims to streamline the insurance process and provide comprehensive support to its clients in navigating the complexities of commercial insurance.
UBITS is an online learning platform focused on employee training in Latin America. It provides a subscription-based service that grants access to a variety of educational resources, including virtual learning sessions, e-learning materials, video tutorials, and live workshops. This platform is designed to assist human resources managers in streamlining and automating corporate training processes, ultimately enhancing employee performance. By prioritizing education, UBITS aims to empower individuals and organizations across the region.
Gesto
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gesto has a technology capable of controlling electronic devices using gestures. Nowadays, electronic devices are becoming more and more connected and there is not a platform capable of controlling them as a network. That is possible because they combine two types of data: muscle data,an electric signal produced by the muscles when contracted and motion data, that is the position of the user in a 3D dimension space.They have been focused in establish partnerships for different fields-of-use.
Bonnus is a Mexico-based company that specializes in digital gifting solutions, offering an online reward platform that allows publishers to monetize their applications and websites. The platform enables businesses to create and distribute digital gift cards, which serve as effective tools for promotions, customer loyalty, and employee recognition. By providing a customizable and user-friendly interface, Bonnus enhances the engagement of stakeholders and improves user retention and satisfaction for website and app developers. The company's focus on technological excellence positions it as a key partner for enterprises aiming to elevate their promotional strategies and incentive programs. Through its innovative approach, Bonnus transforms standard incentives into impactful experiences, driving increased engagement and interest among users.
Archblock
Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.
Joinery
Seed Round in 2018
Joinery is a company that operates an online apartment renting platform designed to streamline the leasing process by facilitating direct connections between renters. The platform allows prospective tenants to engage with departing tenants, bypassing traditional real estate brokers. By enabling this peer-to-peer rental interaction, Joinery aims to make the leasing experience more enjoyable, affordable, and equitable for all parties involved. The company's innovative approach seeks to enhance the rental market by providing a more direct and personal way for individuals to find their next home.
Alana
Venture Round in 2018
Alana is a company based in Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, founded in 2017. It operates an online platform designed to streamline the hiring process for blue-collar jobs in hotels, stores, and restaurants across Latin America. The platform uses web and mobile applications to match companies with suitable talent, aiming to reduce employee turnover and save time and resources in recruitment. Alana facilitates communication between employers and candidates through a chatbot and automates scheduling via an internal agenda. Additionally, the company provides live reports for businesses to monitor their HR processes, including metrics such as recruiting duration, turnover rates, and staff satisfaction.
Quiena Inversiones
Seed Round in 2018
Quiena Inversiones is a retail investment platform that enables small and medium savers to access investment products that were previously out of reach. The company leverages technology to simplify the investment process, allowing customers to begin investing with just one click, regardless of their prior knowledge. Quiena's platform automatically manages investments tailored to the individual goals and needs of each customer. It offers a range of products, including options for short-term cash management in local currency and long-term investments in global assets. By calculating optimal portfolios based on clients' risk profiles and objectives, Quiena facilitates balanced investments across various sectors, helping users effectively manage local and international risks while maximizing potential returns.
OrionX
Pre Seed Round in 2018
OrionX is a cryptocurrency platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Las Condes, Chile. It offers a secure environment for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, emphasizing high-security standards to protect client data and assets. The platform is tailored to accommodate varying transaction volumes and features a referral program that allows users to earn money. Additionally, OrionX provides educational resources to help new users understand cryptocurrencies and make informed investment decisions, facilitating seamless transactions within the digital financial ecosystem.
Hack VC
Venture Round in 2018
Hack VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in sectors such as cryptocurrency, fintech, and marketplaces. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups within these industries. Hack VC aims to foster growth and development in emerging technologies, particularly in information technology, software as a service, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to adhering to regulatory standards while seeking promising investment opportunities.
Gus Chat
Seed Round in 2018
Gus is a Mexican company specializing in the development and licensing of advanced chatbots tailored for the Spanish-speaking market. Founded in 2015, Gus began as a personal assistant chatbot, enabling users to inquire about various topics. Recognizing the potential for broader applications, the company transitioned towards creating a robust technological product designed to automate operations for businesses. This pivot allowed Gus to license its technology, providing organizations with tools to enhance customer interaction at scale. By optimizing conversation flows, Gus's chatbots help businesses improve customer experience, increase loyalty, and drive revenue through effective messaging strategies. With its headquarters in Mexico, Gus is expanding its presence in Spain and Latin America, aiming to lead in user experience, technology, and innovation in the chatbot industry.
Piktia is a mobile app where users can choose their favorite photos from their phone or social media, to create prints and photo albums in seconds and get them delivered at their doorstep. Taking photos and sharing them with friends and family has never been easier, thanks to Smartphones, trillions of photographs are created every day, and many of them have the possibility to become printed pictures. Today’s photo printing solutions are expensive, inefficient and hard to use. Users in Latin America have to spend over 90 minutes in average to print their photos. With Piktia they can do it in just seconds and get their pictures delivered at home.
Albo is a prominent Mexican challenger bank that provides a financial platform designed to simplify money management for its users. It offers a mobile banking app and a Mastercard, enabling clients to easily track their spending, saving, and investment activities. The platform allows users to receive and transfer money effortlessly, with features that include real-time tracking of monetary movements and categorized expense and income reports. Albo focuses on adapting to individual lifestyles by delivering honest and innovative banking services that enhance financial management.
Mienvío
Seed Round in 2018
Mienvío is a logistics software solutions platform that enables businesses to manage their shipping operations effectively. The platform provides access to multiple courier services, allowing users to compare prices and book shipments seamlessly. It offers functionalities such as collection services from home, shipment tracking, and invoice creation, which streamline logistics processes for small businesses and independent users. By centralizing operations and automating key tasks, Mienvío enhances processing times and facilitates informed decision-making, ultimately improving overall efficiency in logistics management.
KiWi operates a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables micro, small, and medium enterprises to accept credit and debit card payments via smartphones and tablets. The service is designed to be user-friendly and offers the lowest commission rates in the market, eliminating forced deadlines, monthly payments, or annuities. By promoting the acceptance of card payments, KiWi aims to enhance financial security and accuracy for its users, ultimately supporting business growth and improving cash flow for entrepreneurs.
Alquilando
Seed Round in 2018
Alquilando S.A. is an online marketplace based in Vicente Lopez, Argentina, that connects property owners with tenants seeking long-term rentals. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the rental process by integrating real estate services with InsurTech and FinTech solutions, ensuring timely rent payments and minimizing risks for landlords. Its platform provides comprehensive property management and administration services, enabling clients to efficiently collect and manage their rental properties. Through these features, Alquilando delivers a transparent and streamlined rental experience for both landlords and tenants.
Archblock
Venture Round in 2018
Archblock is a financial technology company that focuses on bridging institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi) through innovative web3-enabled products. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Archblock operates the TrustToken platform, which facilitates the creation of asset-backed tokens for global trading. The company emphasizes transparency and accessibility in lending by connecting institutional lenders and fund managers to DeFi markets. Its offerings include a modular suite of tools that allows institutions to create and manage stablecoins, tokenize real-world assets, and securely manage portfolios. Archblock's platform ensures compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and provides a legal framework that enforces smart contract terms, thereby enhancing the integrity of financial transactions.
Kiwi Networks
Seed Round in 2018
Kiwi is an early-stage company developing advanced cellular Wi-Fi technologies and automated radio frequency (RF) planning and control products for use by enterprise and service provider customers.
Pickwin
Seed Round in 2018
Pickwin is a peer-to-peer sports gaming platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2015. The company specializes in online sports pools, allowing users to engage in games with friends and family. Its platform facilitates participation in various sports pools, where players can compete for prizes and achieve social recognition based on their sports knowledge. By offering an interactive and engaging way to enjoy sports events, Pickwin enhances the social experience of sports gaming.
Liftit S.A.S., founded in 2016 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, is a B2B logistics company that operates a cargo transportation platform. This platform connects providers of cargo transportation services with companies or individuals who need these services. It serves as a marketplace for shippers requiring delivery of various goods, such as home items, electronics, and construction materials, to independent truck drivers capable of fulfilling those needs. Liftit's technology aims to optimize, measure, analyze, and solve problems in the logistics industry by monitoring operations in real-time and tracking services from order placement to dispatch.
Moneypool
Seed Round in 2017
Moneypool is a community-based financial platform founded in 2013 by Ignacio Alvarez, Gerardo Acuña, and Sebastian Cueva. The company enables users to create groups for collective money management, allowing them to easily send and receive payments without the need for bank details. Moneypool facilitates transactions through credit and debit cards as well as cash payments, taking a standard commission on credit card transactions. Its platform simplifies the process of dividing expenses, collecting payments, and sending reminders, ensuring that users can manage their financial obligations efficiently and without complications.
InstaFit
Seed Round in 2017
InstaFit is an online fitness startup based in Mexico City, co-founded by Oswaldo Trava and Natalia Amaya. The company offers an engaging platform for home workouts by providing on-demand audio and video fitness classes led by professional trainers. Users can access a diverse range of workouts, from yoga to functional training, with new content published weekly and available for offline use, ensuring flexibility. InstaFit's services are designed to be affordable, allowing users to receive professional fitness training for less than half the price of traditional gyms. The platform also includes personalized nutrition plans and exercise routines, enabling frequent and customized health check-ups. Launched in late 2016, the InstaFit app has garnered a significant user base across 37 countries, achieving a 4.4-star rating and ranking as the top health and fitness app in 15 nations. The company addresses obesity in the region through innovative technology and marketing strategies, capitalizing on a rapidly growing internet market.
Stache operates a peer-to-peer storage marketplace designed to connect individuals seeking storage solutions with verified local hosts offering underutilized spaces such as spare rooms, closets, and basements. By facilitating these connections, Stache provides an accessible platform for users in need of affordable and secure options for storing their belongings. The company aims to leverage community resources effectively, enabling hosts to monetize their unused spaces while helping renters find convenient storage alternatives.
ExplORer Surgical
Series A in 2017
ExplORer Surgical Corp. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing an interactive surgical playbook aimed at enhancing teamwork and efficiency in operating rooms. Founded in 2013, the company offers a software solution that allows healthcare providers to optimize surgical workflows, customize processes based on patient needs and surgeon preferences, and track case progression in real time. This tool facilitates improved communication among surgical teams, enabling them to coordinate activities and manage tools and supplies effectively, ultimately reducing disruptions and waste. Additionally, ExplORer Surgical provides administrators with valuable performance and scheduling data to enhance the quality of care. The company's innovative approach not only supports surgical teams but also assists medical device companies in the efficient rollout of new devices and improves medical education.
Filecoin
Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Filecoin is a decentralized data storage network that leverages blockchain technology, similar to Bitcoin. It operates by renting out unused disk space from participants to store files securely. Users can earn Filecoin tokens for contributing their storage capacity. These tokens can be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States.
Quotanda
Seed Round in 2017
Quotanda is a lending as a service (LaaS) platform that specializes in providing student loan services aimed at democratizing access to education. The company offers a comprehensive online lending platform that enables various organizations, including lenders, educational institutions, and community foundations, to quickly establish affordable education loan programs in any country and currency. Quotanda's technology streamlines the entire lending process, managing all aspects of online lending programs for its partners. This includes program setup, marketing, compliance, credit origination, loan disbursement, and ongoing servicing, such as interest and principal collection, as well as default management. By improving financing options, Quotanda helps students secure loans for their educational pursuits, fostering greater affordability in education.
albo
Venture Round in 2017
Albo is a prominent Mexican challenger bank that provides a financial platform designed to simplify money management for its users. It offers a mobile banking app and a Mastercard, enabling clients to easily track their spending, saving, and investment activities. The platform allows users to receive and transfer money effortlessly, with features that include real-time tracking of monetary movements and categorized expense and income reports. Albo focuses on adapting to individual lifestyles by delivering honest and innovative banking services that enhance financial management.
Pitz, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the experience of amateur football players through its innovative gaming application. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pitz offers a platform that allows users to engage in various aspects of the game, such as creating line-ups, participating in press conferences, and receiving personal rankings and ratings. The application incorporates video and commentary technology to showcase a player's best moments on the field, enriched by professional commentators to make the content engaging and shareable. Additionally, Pitz serves as a marketplace that connects amateur players with sponsorship opportunities and facilitates the organization of league tournaments, helping players manage teams and maintain communication. This dual approach fosters a vibrant community centered on soccer while providing players with avenues to monetize their highlights.
Work Today
Seed Round in 2017
Work Today is a job application platform designed to simplify the process of applying for jobs. It allows users to create a profile just once, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill out the same information for different applications. The platform is particularly beneficial for skilled construction laborers, enabling them to access job opportunities through text messages. By utilizing an automated application system, Work Today enhances the job search experience, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
Bayonet
Angel Round in 2017
Bayonet Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Camden, Delaware, specializes in designing and developing reputation system software. It provides software solutions that visualize user reputation and assess risk, primarily serving banks, payment processors, financial institutions, and lenders. The company's unique approach to machine learning enables it to calibrate decision models with significantly less historical data compared to traditional methods, making it an efficient solution for fraud detection and low acceptance rate challenges, particularly in the e-commerce sector.
Getabed Suite
Seed Round in 2017
Getabed Suite is a developer of an innovative hotel booking engine that aims to enhance direct bookings on hotel websites. The platform is designed for small and boutique hotels, enabling them to manage client information, bookings, inventory, rates, and promotions without incurring commission fees. Getabed Suite's e-commerce tools, combined with the expertise of its team in hotel e-commerce, facilitate increased reservations directly through hotel websites, ultimately helping clients to boost revenue and reduce operational costs. Additionally, the system is compatible with third-party software, allowing for seamless integration and improved outcomes for hospitality businesses.
Lefort
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lefort is a technology company that specializes in developing a virtual robotic platform aimed at validating and automating financial transactions. Their solution processes, learns from, and registers every business transaction in real-time, focusing on automating the order-to-cash and purchase-to-pay processes. This platform enables customers and corporate clients to access a cost-effective and time-saving alternative for making payments by converting traditional financial workflows into fully digital and automatic processes.
Worktoday App
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Worktoday is a mobile application designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities in the services sector. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the app allows users to receive job offers tailored to their profiles and proximity. Candidates can explore part-time roles or additional work on their days off, enhancing their employment options. Upon accepting an offer, employers gain insights into the candidate's experience, commute time, and feedback from previous employers. After the job is completed, both parties can rate each other’s professionalism, fostering a transparent and reliable hiring environment. The primary aim of Worktoday is to expand job opportunities for professionals while making it easier for companies to access a diverse pool of candidates.
Stache operates a peer-to-peer storage marketplace designed to connect individuals seeking storage solutions with verified local hosts offering underutilized spaces such as spare rooms, closets, and basements. By facilitating these connections, Stache provides an accessible platform for users in need of affordable and secure options for storing their belongings. The company aims to leverage community resources effectively, enabling hosts to monetize their unused spaces while helping renters find convenient storage alternatives.
Bridgefy
Seed Round in 2016
Bridgefy, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing a software development kit that enables mobile applications to function without an internet connection. The company's technology leverages smartphones' Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas to create mesh networks, allowing users to communicate even in areas with limited or no internet access. This capability is particularly useful in situations such as crowded events, natural disasters, rural areas, and locations with controlled internet access. Bridgefy's unique mesh network technology improves as more people use it, enhancing the reliability and reach of the communication network. The company's innovative approach has been adopted by over 10 million users worldwide, demonstrating its effectiveness and broad impact.
Nube is a company based in Guadalajara, Mexico, specializing in gas technology that aids both gas companies and consumers in monitoring liquefied petroleum (LP) gas levels in stationary tanks. The company develops and manufactures devices that transmit data wirelessly to the cloud, allowing users to effectively manage their gas consumption, storage, and usage. In addition to hardware, Nube provides an application that empowers consumers to monitor their gas usage, set alerts for low levels, and automate their gas orders. This innovative approach helps to prevent wastage of natural gas and ensures that users maintain optimal gas supplies without interruption.
Tarefa
Venture Round in 2016
Tarefa is a Latin American academic support platform focused on mathematics. It connects students struggling with math problems to qualified teachers for real-time assistance, available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. With over 5,000 users across 11 countries, Tarefa has helped solve more than 18,000 math questions since its launch. Recently expanding into Brazil, the company plans to release Android and iOS apps to further enhance accessibility to its services.
TipiTop
Seed Round in 2015
TipiTop is an online car-selling platform that aims to transform the experience of buying and selling vehicles. The company prioritizes transparency, ensuring that users have access to comprehensive information to facilitate informed decision-making. TipiTop’s platform features a network of certified mechanics and sellers who verify each car for quality assurance. This rigorous verification process allows users to sell their cars in a straightforward, transparent, and secure manner, enhancing trust in the transaction process. Through its innovative approach, TipiTop seeks to make the car-selling experience easier and fairer for all participants.
World Tech Makers
Angel Round in 2015
World Tech Makers is a company focused on transforming education through its vocational and technological training platform. It offers online educational solutions, including technical training facilitated by on-site coding programs. The company employs innovative boot camps and international coding expeditions to provide disruptive learning experiences. By utilizing dynamic systems, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, World Tech Makers enhances the learning process, enabling individuals to acquire and improve their technical skills effectively. The company's mission is to reshape how people learn, work, and travel, making education more accessible and relevant in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.