Kodda
DefunctYC S21Monterrey, MX · Founded 2020 · 7 employees · 2 known investors
Kodda provides structured health and lifestyle programs designed and guided by professionals to help users achieve sustainable personal wellness improvements.
Also known as Kodda (YC S21)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Kodda was founded in 2020 by Emilio Antun and Mike Alvarado.
Investors · 2
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Kodda was a Mexican digital health and wellness company founded in 2020 and based in Monterrey, Mexico. Its offering was described as a community that accompanies users through a transformation toward a healthy and lasting lifestyle by way of guided programs created by professionals who support participants at each stage [1]. The company was categorized under consumer health services, digital health, and health and wellness [1]. One founder profile also characterizes Kodda as a wellness and insurance technology startup [2].
Kodda participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch, with Aaron Epstein listed as primary partner, and reported a team size of seven [1]. Y Combinator's directory lists the company's status as inactive and its founders, Emilio Antun (Co-Founder and CEO) and Mike Alvarado, as former founders [1].
Founding story
Kodda was founded in 2020 by Emilio Antun and Mike Alvarado [1][2]. Antun studied Economics at Universidad Anáhuac, where he served as President of the Federation of Student Societies and Vice President of the Foreign Students club, and worked in business banking at INVEX before co-founding the company [2].
▸Full profile — market position, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Kodda operated in the consumer health services, digital health, and health and wellness segments as a Y Combinator Summer 2021 company based in Mexico [1].
Go-to-market
Individuals seeking to adopt and sustain healthier lifestyles through structured, professionally guided programs and community support [1].
Geography
Headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico [1][2].
History
Founded in 2020 in Monterrey, Mexico, Kodda was accepted into Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch, with Aaron Epstein as its primary partner [1][2]. The company reached a team size of seven and is listed by Y Combinator as inactive, with its co-founders shown as former founders [1].
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Key figures
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Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsKodda was accepted into Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch; Aaron Epstein is listed as the company's primary partner.
Y Combinator's company directory shows Kodda's status as inactive and lists Emilio Antun and Mike Alvarado as former founders.
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In the news
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primary sources listed
6 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Kodda do?
- Kodda was a Monterrey-based digital health startup offering professionally designed guided wellness programs and a supporting community.
- Who founded Kodda?
- Kodda was founded by Emilio Antun, Mike Alvarado in 2020.
- Who are Kodda's investors?
- Kodda's investors include MGV Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Kodda headquartered?
- Kodda is headquartered in Monterrey, MX.