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Helios

YC W23

Mexico City, MX · Founded 2022 · 3 employees · Hiring · 14 known investors

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Helios deploys AI voice agents that handle customer support, payment collections, sales, and retention calls for enterprise customers, particularly financial institutions. The platform enables companies to automate high-volume voice conversations at scale without manual agents.

Also known as Fintech for good, Holding Limited · Holacasa

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Helios was founded in 2022 by Eric Yáñez.

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Eric YáñezFounderEric Yáñez is based in Mexico City and previously founded Holacasa. He is currently building Helios, an AI-powered worker platform for companies.
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Brandon SmithFounder
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Joe ScheidlerFounder
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Joseph FarsakhFounder
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Juan Carlos (JC) Garza Rodriguez

Investors · 14

1517reportedTelluride · $50K – $1M

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Invariantes FundreportedGuatemala City

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Investo CapitalreportedAalborg · $30K – $3M

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corporate structure
Fintech for good, Holding Limited

Frequently asked questions

What does Helios do?
Helios deploys AI voice agents that handle customer support, payment collections, sales, and retention calls for enterprise customers, particularly financial institutions. The platform enables companies to automate high-volume voice conversations at scale without manual agents.
Who founded Helios?
Helios was founded by Eric Yáñez in 2022.
Who are Helios's investors?
Helios's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 1517, Accel, At One Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Invariantes Fund, Investo Capital and 6 more.
Where is Helios headquartered?
Helios is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.