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Covela

DefunctYC S19

Mexico 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.

FintechInsurTechInsuranceLatin AmericaMexico

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

VGVictor Garrido
Victor GarridoFounderVictor 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.
ANAntoine Nguyen Hong Duc
Antoine Nguyen Hong DucFounderAntoine 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.
PPPamela Pérez Osorio
Pamela Pérez OsorioFounder

Investors · 2

Tribe CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $40M

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3 people who came through Covela went on to found or lead other companies.

Victor NogueraBoard MemberFounded Labsense +1Bernardo CorderoInvestor & Board MemberFounded ClauAntoine Nguyen Hong DucFounderFounded Buró de Ingresos

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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.