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Momento

YC W22

Mexico City, MX · Founded 2021 · 18 employees · 15 known investors

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Momento is a Mexican auto insurance company offering customizable car and motorcycle policies with flexible payment options and digital-first customer service. The company uses AI-powered risk models and provides rapid claims resolution through a fully digital platform.

Also known as Momento Seguros Holdings Limited

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Momento was founded in 2021 by Lois Rogel Vence, León Bartolomé Carreño, and Andrés Guerrero Álvarez.

LRLois Rogel Vence
Lois Rogel VenceCo-FounderHe previously spent over three years as an associate at McKinsey & Company, where he advised financial institutions and private equity clients across Europe and the United States. He holds a degree in Law and Business Administration from ICADE (Universidad Pontificia de Comillas).
LBLeón Bartolomé Carreño
León Bartolomé CarreñoCo-FounderHe previously worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Company for three years, focusing on strategy and operations projects in insurance and private equity, and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
AGAndrés Guerrero Álvarez
Andrés Guerrero ÁlvarezCo-FounderHe previously held an e-Business Manager role at Procter & Gamble for three years, where he worked on marketing and distribution of consumer goods in online channels. He holds degrees from Imperial College London, Warwick Business School, and Carlos III University of Madrid.

Investors · 15

Foundation Capital✓ confirmed by MomentoPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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PICUS CAPITALlisted by PICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $5M

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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HedosophiareportedLondon

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Jaguar VenturesreportedDel. Miguel Hidalgo

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2022–2024

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

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corporate structure
Momento Seguros Holdings Limited

Frequently asked questions

What does Momento do?
Momento is a Mexican auto insurance company offering customizable car and motorcycle policies with flexible payment options and digital-first customer service. The company uses AI-powered risk models and provides rapid claims resolution through a fully digital platform.
Who founded Momento?
Momento was founded by Lois Rogel Vence, León Bartolomé Carreño, Andrés Guerrero Álvarez in 2021.
Who are Momento's investors?
Momento's investors include Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, American Family Ventures, BoxGroup, Clocktower Ventures, PICUS CAPITAL, Wollef Ventures, Gilgamesh Ventures and 7 more.
How much funding has Momento raised?
Momento has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Momento headquartered?
Momento is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.