Momento
YC W22Mexico City, MX · Founded 2021 · 18 employees · 9 known investors
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×2knows the team · via St Paul's School
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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.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Momento was founded in 2021 by Lois Rogel Vence, León Bartolomé Carreño, and Andrés Guerrero Álvarez.
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Lois Rogel VenceinCo-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).
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León Bartolomé CarreñoinCo-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.
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Andrés Guerrero ÁlvarezinCo-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 · 9
Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K
Foundation Capital✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $250K – $15M
American Family VenturesBoston · $250K – $10M
Clocktower VenturesSanta Monica · $100K – $20M
PICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $300M
Wollef VenturesMexico City
BoxGroupreportedNew York · $1M
HedosophiareportedLondon
HSCM VenturesreportedStamford
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$15M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2022–2024
- $15MraisedJul 2024 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2024Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeedNov 2022Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapKavak200 shared keywordsKavak is an e-commerce platform and marketplace that buys, finances, and sells certified pre-owned cars through digital and physical channels across Latin America and Turkey. The company serves individual car buyers and sellers seeking transparent transactions and financing options in the used car market.
Crabi197 shared keywordsCrabi is a digital car insurance provider offering coverage for material damage, theft, third-party liability, medical attention, roadside and legal assistance, managed entirely through its website and mobile app. It also offers CrabiPass, a vehicle maintenance and support add-on, and serves individual drivers across 27 states in Mexico.
miituo161 shared keywordsmiituo is a Mexican pay-per-kilometer car insurance provider that lets drivers pay based on the distance they drive or a fixed monthly rate, managed through a mobile app. It offers comprehensive and limited coverage plans and is authorized by Mexico's Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas.
Sigo Seguros120 shared keywordsSigo Seguros is a digital auto insurance agency that lets customers compare quotes from multiple insurers online and buy a policy in Spanish, with or without a US driver's license. It serves the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in the US, currently operating in Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida.
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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 Y Combinator, Foundation Capital, American Family Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, PICUS CAPITAL, Wollef Ventures, BoxGroup, Hedosophia and 1 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.