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Kirana Pro provide them with the necessary tools and software solutions to streamline their operations and compete.

Instock is a technology company that provides a robotics‑as‑a‑service platform for e‑commerce fulfillment. Its 3‑D goods‑to‑person system uses software‑defined automation and a simulation‑first design to increase storage density, throughput, and cost efficiency. The platform offers embedded self‑service tools that streamline daily operations and reduce transit times, allowing online retailers to lower shipping costs and deliver orders faster.

Glaze is an AI powered E-commerce platform for premium fashion clothing brands.

Flagship enables creators to set up their own curated boutiques, without having to deal with inventory, customer service, or sales tax. The company allows the cultural leaders of today to create their online boutiques, which we refer to as their Flagship shop. This platform serves as a space where they can effortlessly connect with their preferred brands to discover the finest products for their communities and receive a fair commission for each sale they generate.

Better Health is a digital platform facilitating peer-to-peer support and supplies management for individuals with chronic conditions such as ostomy, wounds, diabetes, retention, and incontinence. Trusted by major healthcare payers and providers, it improves patient outcomes and reduces care costs through education, engagement, and adherence.

GoJom is a Web / Mobile platform that boosts the real estate sector in Latin America by creating a One stop Shop for real estate information and solutions. Through partnerships le directly, GoJom offers IBuy, financial services and digital Brokerage, among other services.

Yumari is an innovative online marketplace that connects wholesale sellers with buyers, facilitating international trade. The platform provides a seamless B2B trading experience with features such as relevant sourcing, real-time tax calculations, and logistics management. Additionally, Yumari offers secure payment processing for international transactions, allowing wholesale manufacturers to expand their reach and sell products to both national and international markets. By simplifying the complexities of global trade, Yumari aims to enhance visibility and streamline logistics for businesses engaged in wholesale activities.

Blissway is a technology company specializing in tolling-as-a-service, providing a comprehensive suite of traffic management solutions. The company develops integrated tolling hardware and software that enhances user experience, customer billing, and payment processing. Unlike traditional tolling systems that may reduce demand, Blissway's innovative approach focuses on organizing traffic flow, thereby increasing vehicle throughput and alleviating rush-hour congestion. This enables commuters to enjoy shorter and more reliable travel times, with charges applied only for the minutes saved compared to drivers using general-purpose lanes. Through its advanced infrastructure, Blissway aims to improve overall traffic efficiency and enhance the commuting experience.

Ruby Card offers a comprehensive financial solution tailored for online businesses. It integrates banking services with commerce data, providing real-time insights into financial health and cash flow, empowering clients to make informed decisions and grow their operations.

Palomma is a technology company that specializes in providing a payment method that allows customers to make secure transactions directly from their bank accounts. By offering a streamlined, one-click payment solution, Palomma helps merchants reduce card processing fees while enhancing customer conversion rates. The company's platform is built on a robust application programming interface (API) tailored for the Latin American market, focusing on instant account-to-account payments. Additionally, Palomma enables users to earn rewards at affiliated businesses, further incentivizing the use of its payment method. Through its innovative approach, Palomma aims to create cost-effective payment solutions that benefit both merchants and consumers.

Peeba is a curated online wholesale marketplace that transforms the shopping experience for local retailers in Asia. The platform connects independent retailers with a diverse catalog of brands, offering an extensive range of consumer products, including home accessories, beauty items, and kitchen goods from both local and global sources. By utilizing an AI-based system, Peeba enables retailers to efficiently browse and purchase products, ultimately facilitating sales growth for their businesses.

illume is the platform for celebrations that reimagines group cards and presents for communities all over the community. They are here to make every occasion simpler than ever by finding thoughtful and impactful presents that will benefit both local communities and small businesses. They create meaningful connections between communities and within communities. Their goal is to make it simpler than ever to spread optimism, love, and gratitude.

Banter is an e-commerce platform that enables multiplayer shopping and social shopping via social storefronts.

MyPocketCFO is a cloud-based platform that provides integrated financial management for small and medium-sized consumer brand and e-commerce businesses. The platform connects financial records and offers accounting, analysis, and insights that support growth and data-driven decision making. It automates bookkeeping and generates real-time financial statements and insight reports, giving users a consolidated view of the company’s financial picture. By combining accounting, financial analysis tools, and fundraising capabilities, it helps businesses manage finances, monitor performance, and pursue financing opportunities. The solution aims to simplify financial operations for entrepreneurs and small teams, enabling clearer reporting and scalable growth.

Founded in 2017, Yassir is a leading super app offering on-demand ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and financial solutions. Operating across multiple countries with over $150 million in funding, the company aims to digitize daily services while promoting social values.

VentiPay is a fintech company that specializes in providing a versatile payment platform tailored for online merchants. The company offers a range of services, including buy now pay later options, card payments, recurring payments, and payment links. VentiPay allows customers to make purchases in installments using their debit cards, without incurring interest or commissions. This flexible payment method aims to enhance the shopping experience by enabling clients to pay according to their convenience, thereby supporting online businesses in catering to a broader audience.

EQUIP is an online platform designed to streamline the procurement of construction materials for small and medium-sized construction businesses in Latin America. By addressing the challenges faced by these companies, which often rely on local hardware stores with high markup prices, EQUIP provides a more efficient and cost-effective solution. The platform enables contractors to source a wide range of materials and equipment, ensuring convenient delivery and flexible payment options. With a founding team possessing strong backgrounds in technology and construction, EQUIP aims to enhance access to essential building supplies, thereby contributing to improved housing availability in the region. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including venture capital firms and angels associated with prominent companies.

Teleport is an social media platform where users can share and shop outfits and clothes based on inspiration and style.

Nsave is a fintech startup that specializes in digital banking services, focusing on providing a secure platform for saving in various currencies, including USD, EUR, and GBP. The company aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering services that do not impose account restrictions, allowing customers to access global safe accounts for their funds. With a commitment to financial security, Nsave ensures that users can manage their savings with confidence and ease.

FoodCourt is an on-demand food delivery application that provides users with access to a selection of top food delivery brands and shops. The platform is designed to enhance convenience by allowing customers to order meals and drinks directly to their doorsteps. By utilizing virtual restaurants and dark stores, FoodCourt aims to make quality food and essential convenience goods accessible across Africa. The application focuses on popular food and convenience categories, curating a diverse range of options for its users.

Boost Technology provides financial B2B commerce platforms. The company provide services that create a tipping point and services that listen, learn, build, and iterate on a shared platform. Boost assists distributors in the trillion-dollar informal economy. Boost is a single, adaptable platform that allows clients to be served in numerous languages and currencies, with multiple catalogues and prices available across channels.

Drip is a fintech company that provides innovative payment solutions designed for online shopping. It offers a smart alternative to traditional payment methods by allowing customers to make purchases without a down payment and pay in three monthly installments. Retailers can seamlessly integrate Drip's payment system, which utilizes the Pix payment method, into their checkout processes. This approach enhances the shopping experience by making it more accessible and flexible for consumers.

Krave Mart is a quick-commerce startup focused on delivering groceries and other products to customers within a remarkably short time frame of ten minutes. The company operates an online delivery platform that utilizes advanced technology to ensure efficient service. By providing a wide range of groceries, everyday essentials, and consumer durables, Krave Mart aims to meet the growing demand for rapid delivery solutions while maintaining affordability for its customers. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the shopping experience by making essential products readily accessible.

Love.com is an online marketplace dedicated to offering a diverse selection of sustainable and high-quality products. The company specializes in fitness supplements, food and beverages, wearables, and personal care items, all emphasizing natural and eco-friendly ingredients. By prioritizing small businesses and sustainability, Love.com aims to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience that aligns with their values. The platform serves as a hub for consumers seeking products that support their health and well-being while promoting environmentally responsible practices.

Flagship enables creators to set up their own curated boutiques, without having to deal with inventory, customer service, or sales tax. The company allows the cultural leaders of today to create their online boutiques, which we refer to as their Flagship shop. This platform serves as a space where they can effortlessly connect with their preferred brands to discover the finest products for their communities and receive a fair commission for each sale they generate.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.

Chowdeck is an online platform that facilitates food delivery services and enables users to purchase meals from a diverse selection of restaurants. It connects customers with local eateries, providing a seamless ordering process, real-time tracking, and various payment options.

&Open is a gifting platform that facilitates the distribution of digital and physical gifts from brands to individuals worldwide. By enhancing customer loyalty, retention, and engagement, the platform serves sales, marketing, and customer experience teams through a unified system. It offers branded communication capabilities and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing brands to effectively track the impact of their gifting strategies. This approach enables companies to strengthen their relationships with customers, fostering increased retention and advocacy.

Sylndr operates an online marketplace specializing in used cars. It aims to enhance trust in this market by offering a reliable and transparent platform for buying and selling, with a wide range of high-quality vehicles and diverse financing options.

EQUIP is an online platform designed to streamline the procurement of construction materials for small and medium-sized construction businesses in Latin America. By addressing the challenges faced by these companies, which often rely on local hardware stores with high markup prices, EQUIP provides a more efficient and cost-effective solution. The platform enables contractors to source a wide range of materials and equipment, ensuring convenient delivery and flexible payment options. With a founding team possessing strong backgrounds in technology and construction, EQUIP aims to enhance access to essential building supplies, thereby contributing to improved housing availability in the region. The company has garnered support from notable investors, including venture capital firms and angels associated with prominent companies.

GoJom is a Web / Mobile platform that boosts the real estate sector in Latin America by creating a One stop Shop for real estate information and solutions. Through partnerships le directly, GoJom offers IBuy, financial services and digital Brokerage, among other services.

Remedial Health is a company focused on enhancing the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals across Africa. It provides a platform that facilitates business-to-business access to medicines, enabling pharmacies and hospitals to order and access retail medications directly from manufacturers or distributors. This approach addresses the inefficiencies and risks associated with relying on open-air medicine markets, where healthcare providers often encounter counterfeit products. By improving the pharmacy operations and workflow management processes, Remedial Health aims to ensure that healthcare providers can more effectively stock their facilities, thereby contributing to a safer and more reliable healthcare environment.

Maverick develops an AI-driven video platform that enables e-commerce stores to send personalized videos at scale, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.

Transfez is an Indonesian fintech company specializing in cross-border money transfers. It facilitates swift, low-cost international remittances to over 50 countries in 26 currencies through its digital platform.

Riogrande is a developer of an e-commerce platform focused on acquiring, building, and scaling online brands in the Latin American market. The company collaborates with e-commerce entrepreneurs to enhance and strengthen their brands, aiming to optimize and integrate operations for improved efficiency. By leveraging its platform, Riogrande seeks to create a new generation of online brands, offering businesses the opportunity to achieve greater economies of scale and reach higher performance targets.

&Open is a gifting platform that facilitates the distribution of digital and physical gifts from brands to individuals worldwide. By enhancing customer loyalty, retention, and engagement, the platform serves sales, marketing, and customer experience teams through a unified system. It offers branded communication capabilities and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing brands to effectively track the impact of their gifting strategies. This approach enables companies to strengthen their relationships with customers, fostering increased retention and advocacy.

Founded in 2017, Yassir is a leading super app offering on-demand ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and financial solutions. Operating across multiple countries with over $150 million in funding, the company aims to digitize daily services while promoting social values.

Big Cabal Media (BCM) is a digital media company focused on serving African audiences both on the continent and globally by producing high-quality media brands and original content. The company operates two prominent media publications: TechCabal, which provides in-depth coverage of technology, startups, and innovation in Africa, and Zikoko, which captures the essence of Nigeria’s youth culture through engaging storytelling across various formats. TechCabal also features a data and intelligence unit, TechCabal Insights, that aids development finance institutions, NGOs, state governments, global tech brands, and African startups in addressing challenges within the digital economy. By reflecting and amplifying the voices of African youth and providing critical insights into the tech landscape, BCM aims to highlight the potential of Africa's digital economy as a pathway to prosperity.

Carry is a transportation company that provides same-day delivery for e-commerce companies.

Better Health is a digital platform facilitating peer-to-peer support and supplies management for individuals with chronic conditions such as ostomy, wounds, diabetes, retention, and incontinence. Trusted by major healthcare payers and providers, it improves patient outcomes and reduces care costs through education, engagement, and adherence.

Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Maroo is a payment platform specifically designed for the wedding and events industry, enabling businesses to handle payments without incurring processing fees. It offers services such as payment acceptance, branded invoice creation, and the ability to pay freelancers and suppliers, all under a unique zero fee model that allows businesses to pass transaction costs onto clients. With a community of over 9,000 businesses, Maroo has facilitated more than $180 million in revenue for event professionals. Additionally, the platform provides tools that help couples manage their wedding budgets effectively, allowing them to connect their bank accounts and manage invoices. It also offers insights and budget recommendations, making the payment process more manageable and enabling couples to pay for their weddings in equal monthly installments.

Instock is a technology company that provides a robotics‑as‑a‑service platform for e‑commerce fulfillment. Its 3‑D goods‑to‑person system uses software‑defined automation and a simulation‑first design to increase storage density, throughput, and cost efficiency. The platform offers embedded self‑service tools that streamline daily operations and reduce transit times, allowing online retailers to lower shipping costs and deliver orders faster.

Nasdisc is an online marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the sale of vinyl records, cassettes, and compact discs (CDs). Founded in 2021, the company provides a platform where users can search for and trade various music formats, facilitating transactions based on customer offers. Nasdisc aims to connect music enthusiasts with a diverse selection of physical media, catering to the growing demand for vintage and collectible music items.

Bikry is India’s first direct-to-consumer platform empowering small businesses to establish an online presence within seconds. It offers a zero-commission model, enabling merchants to manage operations, promotions, sales, payments, and deliveries through its user-friendly application.

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.

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

&Open is a gifting platform that facilitates the distribution of digital and physical gifts from brands to individuals worldwide. By enhancing customer loyalty, retention, and engagement, the platform serves sales, marketing, and customer experience teams through a unified system. It offers branded communication capabilities and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing brands to effectively track the impact of their gifting strategies. This approach enables companies to strengthen their relationships with customers, fostering increased retention and advocacy.

Zoko is a company that provides an all-in-one messaging platform, enabling businesses to leverage WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger for notifications, marketing, and conversational commerce. Its dashboard is designed to enhance the customer experience by facilitating real-time engagement, qualification, and conversion of prospects into sales. Zoko allows users to personalize conversations at scale, making it easier for businesses to operate efficiently through chat. By utilizing social media as a sales channel, Zoko helps companies streamline their sales, marketing, and customer support processes, ultimately improving their overall operational effectiveness.

Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Zepto is an e-grocery company specializing in delivering daily essentials and grocery items. It offers a wide range of products including fruits, vegetables, snacks, and electronics, serving various retail, food and beverage, and logistics industries.

Omsom is a consumer packaged goods brand established in 2018 and based in New York. The company focuses on making authentic Asian cooking accessible to American households by offering ready-to-use flavor kits. These kits include essential ingredients, specialty sauces, aromatics, and seasonings that are integral to various Asian dishes. By providing these components, Omsom enables customers to easily prepare traditional Asian meals in their own kitchens, thereby promoting cultural appreciation and culinary diversity.

Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.

Borong is a B2B eCommerce platform that connects suppliers and retailers for efficient sourcing and trading of consumer-packaged goods. It enables retailers to source products directly from wholesalers, manufacturers, and principals, digitize sales orders, and track inventories, thereby maximizing distribution.

Blissway is a technology company specializing in tolling-as-a-service, providing a comprehensive suite of traffic management solutions. The company develops integrated tolling hardware and software that enhances user experience, customer billing, and payment processing. Unlike traditional tolling systems that may reduce demand, Blissway's innovative approach focuses on organizing traffic flow, thereby increasing vehicle throughput and alleviating rush-hour congestion. This enables commuters to enjoy shorter and more reliable travel times, with charges applied only for the minutes saved compared to drivers using general-purpose lanes. Through its advanced infrastructure, Blissway aims to improve overall traffic efficiency and enhance the commuting experience.

TAGS is an innovative e-commerce platform that facilitates shopping through text at sports events and concerts. The platform allows users to shop by utilizing shoppable hashtags, enabling them to quickly purchase products by sending a text message. TAGS streamlines the shopping experience by providing essential product information, including name, price, image, and inventory, all within a branded interface that enhances customer engagement. This approach empowers businesses to manage their e-commerce capabilities and customer relationships effectively without the complexities of maintaining a traditional website or incurring associated costs for updates and advertising.

Byte is a technology company focused on digitizing commerce in Africa. It offers a suite of products that empower business owners to start, operate, and scale ventures seamlessly across the continent.

Founded in 2017, Yassir is a leading super app offering on-demand ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and financial solutions. Operating across multiple countries with over $150 million in funding, the company aims to digitize daily services while promoting social values.

Bikry is India’s first direct-to-consumer platform empowering small businesses to establish an online presence within seconds. It offers a zero-commission model, enabling merchants to manage operations, promotions, sales, payments, and deliveries through its user-friendly application.

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

Blissway is a technology company specializing in tolling-as-a-service, providing a comprehensive suite of traffic management solutions. The company develops integrated tolling hardware and software that enhances user experience, customer billing, and payment processing. Unlike traditional tolling systems that may reduce demand, Blissway's innovative approach focuses on organizing traffic flow, thereby increasing vehicle throughput and alleviating rush-hour congestion. This enables commuters to enjoy shorter and more reliable travel times, with charges applied only for the minutes saved compared to drivers using general-purpose lanes. Through its advanced infrastructure, Blissway aims to improve overall traffic efficiency and enhance the commuting experience.

Founded in 2017, Yassir is a leading super app offering on-demand ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, payment services, and financial solutions. Operating across multiple countries with over $150 million in funding, the company aims to digitize daily services while promoting social values.

Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.

Omsom is a consumer packaged goods brand established in 2018 and based in New York. The company focuses on making authentic Asian cooking accessible to American households by offering ready-to-use flavor kits. These kits include essential ingredients, specialty sauces, aromatics, and seasonings that are integral to various Asian dishes. By providing these components, Omsom enables customers to easily prepare traditional Asian meals in their own kitchens, thereby promoting cultural appreciation and culinary diversity.

CurlMix is a haircare brand focused on products for curly hair. It operates a subscription service that delivers natural, toxin-free ingredients and ready-made products to help customers define, moisturize, and manage frizz-free curls. Offerings include DIY kits with step-by-step instructions and explainer videos, as well as ready-made items such as flaxseed gel, moisturizers, regrowth serums, and hair and body butters, with bundles and wash-and-go sets. The company sells through stores and online channels. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.