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Covela
DefunctYC S19Mexico City, MX · 6 employees · 2 known investors
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Covela is a digital insurance broker that helps small businesses and freelancers in Latin America identify and purchase appropriate insurance coverage within minutes.
Also known as Covela Holdings Limited
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
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Victor GarridoFounderuntil 2022Victor Garrido has over a decade of experience in financial services, including roles at fintech startups and established financial institutions, and previously founded a Y Combinator company. He holds an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor's degree in Economics from ITAM.
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Antoine Nguyen Hong DucFounderuntil 2021Antoine Nguyen Hong Duc was CTO and co-founder of Covela, an online insurance broker for small businesses in Latin America, and previously worked as a senior developer at Conekta, where he focused on fraud reduction. He graduated from ENIB and participated in Y Combinator's S2019 batch.
Investors · 2
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Tribe CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $40M
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3 people who came through Covela went on to found or lead other companies.
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corporate structureCovela Holdings Limited
Frequently asked questions
- What does Covela do?
- Covela is a digital insurance broker that helps small businesses and freelancers in Latin America identify and purchase appropriate insurance coverage within minutes.
- Who founded Covela?
- Covela was founded by Victor Garrido, Antoine Nguyen Hong Duc, Pamela Pérez Osorio.
- Who are Covela's investors?
- Covela's investors include Y Combinator, Tribe Capital.
- Where is Covela headquartered?
- Covela is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.