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Botin

DefunctYC W22

San José, CR · Founded 2021 · 3 employees · 7 known investors

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Botin is a mobile investment platform serving Latin American consumers with access to US equities, cryptocurrencies, and other assets previously available primarily to institutional investors.

Also known as Botin Holding Inc.

Crypto & Web3FintechCrypto / Web3Costa RicaLatin AmericaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Botin was founded in 2021 by Robert Baron and James Jara.

RBRobert Baron
Robert BaronFounderuntil 2024Robert Baron has worked at multiple fintech startups in Latin America, with expertise in blockchain, fintech, and software architecture.
JJJames Jara
James JaraFounderuntil 2024James Jara authored a book on nearshoring and staff augmentation in Latin America. He founded Botin, a company focused on nearshoring services.
FP
Federico Patiño

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Angel Ventures MexicoreportedMexico City · $100K – $10M

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Litquidity Venturesreported

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Newtopia VCreportedBuenos Aires · $100K – $1M

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Pareto HoldingsreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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In the news

Botin | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Jun 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Botin do?
Botin is a mobile investment platform serving Latin American consumers with access to US equities, cryptocurrencies, and other assets previously available primarily to institutional investors.
Who founded Botin?
Botin was founded by Robert Baron, James Jara in 2021.
Who are Botin's investors?
Botin's investors include Capria Ventures, Y Combinator, Angel Ventures Mexico, Goodwater Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Newtopia VC, Pareto Holdings.
Where is Botin headquartered?
Botin is headquartered in San José, CR.