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Heru

YC S19

Mexico City, MX · Founded 2020 · 53 employees · 14 known investors

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Heru is a web and mobile platform that automates tax filing, invoicing, and fiscal optimization for Mexican independent workers, freelancers, and small businesses. The platform connects to Mexico's SAT (tax authority) to calculate, optimize, and file monthly tax declarations and generate electronic invoices (CFDIs).

Also known as Kuarto Inc. · Kuarti · Kuarto · Kuarto, Kuarti

FintechSaaSLatin AmericaMexicoPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Heru was founded in 2020 by Stiven Rodríguez Sánchez.

SRStiven Rodríguez Sánchez
Stiven Rodríguez SánchezCo-founder and CEOStiven Rodriguez Sanchez began his career at Uber in 2014, where he worked on expanding the company's Latin American operations. He has advised multiple technology companies and specializes in growth strategy and product execution.
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Mohamed Abou ShoushaFounder
SRStiven Rodriguez Sanchez
Stiven Rodriguez SanchezCo-founder and CEO
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Pedro AguilarSenior Backend Engineer
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Anita RuszcsakHead of People and Culture
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Andres PorrasVice President of Marketing \u0026 Growth
MJMateo Jaramillo
Mateo JaramilloFounderuntil 2024Founder & CEO at Form Energy
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Adrian Cuadros
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Adrian RamírezSenior Backend Engineerformer
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Roberto TorresEngineering Managerformer

Investors · 14

Gradient Ventureslisted by Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Magma Partnerslisted by Magma PartnersAustin

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Nazcalisted by NazcaMexico City

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Startupslisted by StartupsCdmxvia Alejandro Gálvez · inferred
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Flourish VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Krillion VenturesreportedMiami

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Tribe CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $40M

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Xtraordinary Venture Partnersreported

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Mountain NazcaleadYCombinator

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1.7M disclosed across 1 of 5 rounds · 2020–2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Kuarto Inc.

In the news

Heru Raises USD$6M In Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Heru do?
Heru is a web and mobile platform that automates tax filing, invoicing, and fiscal optimization for Mexican independent workers, freelancers, and small businesses. The platform connects to Mexico's SAT (tax authority) to calculate, optimize, and file monthly tax declarations and generate electronic invoices (CFDIs).
Who founded Heru?
Heru was founded by Stiven Rodríguez Sánchez in 2020.
Who are Heru's investors?
Heru's investors include Bridge Latam, Gradient Ventures, Magma Partners, Nazca, Soma Capital, Startups, Y Combinator, Flourish Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Heru raised?
Heru has disclosed $1.7M raised across 1 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Heru headquartered?
Heru is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.