Nexu
YC W20Mexico City, MX · Founded 2014 · 63 employees · 7 known investors
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Nexu is an automotive financing platform operating in Mexico that offers car loans and leasing options to individuals with flexible terms and reduced documentation requirements. The company aims to democratize vehicle financing access for customers with limited or poor credit history.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
Nexu was founded in 2014 by Fernando Gomez Arriola and Abdon Nacif.
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Fernando Gomez ArriolainFounderFernando Gomez Arriola studied Actuarial Sciences at ITAM and holds an MBA from Wharton. He has worked as an actuarial analyst at New York Life Insurance Company, as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, and in business development and international growth roles at Shopify before co-founding Nexu.
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Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BOct 2023Source ↗
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Competitors · 4
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Ocho386 shared keywordsOCHO offers affordable auto insurance with flexible financing options including low or zero down payments and payment plans, targeting underserved drivers in the United States. The company positions insurance policies as tools for building financial resilience and credit scores.
Kavak316 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.
Coches305 shared keywordsCoches.com is an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars in Spain, listing over 230,000 offers across brands and provinces. It also provides related services including car financing, renting, insurance comparison, vehicle valuation, and automotive news.
Rentingfinders224 shared keywordsRenting Finders offers long-term car leasing (renting) with no down payment, bundling insurance, maintenance, taxes and roadside assistance into a single monthly fee. It serves private individuals, self-employed professionals, and companies in Spain, with vehicles including SUVs, vans, diesel, hybrid, and electric cars.
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- What does Nexu do?
- Nexu is an automotive financing platform operating in Mexico that offers car loans and leasing options to individuals with flexible terms and reduced documentation requirements. The company aims to democratize vehicle financing access for customers with limited or poor credit history.
- Who founded Nexu?
- Nexu was founded by Fernando Gomez Arriola, Abdon Nacif in 2014.
- Who are Nexu's investors?
- Nexu's investors include Clocktower Ventures, Outbound Ventures, SquareOne Capital, Startups, Valor Capital Group, Wollef Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Nexu headquartered?
- Nexu is headquartered in Mexico City, MX.