Startups
Venture capitalActively deployingCdmx · Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
99 Startups invests capital, time, and resources to support seed-stage entrepreneurs building transformational companies in Latin America, with a focus on fintech, SaaS, and AI solutions addressing significant regional problems.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteAngel investor in Latin America since 2016 with investments in companies including Bego, Fintual, Clara, Picap, Flat, and Aplazo. Host of Fundadores, a Spanish-language entrepreneurship podcast with over 20,000 monthly downloads that ranks in the top 10 entrepreneurship podcasts in the region.
CFA Charterholder with prior venture capital experience, specializing in financial analysis.
What they invest in
from 31 of 81 portfolio companiesFintech ×17Enterprise Software ×11SaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×8PropTech ×6HR Tech ×5Marketplaces ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4
HQs:Mexico×10Colombia×5United States×4Argentina×3Brazil×2Chile×1
Investments · showing 60 of 81
founders shown can be your intro pathAncana operates a fractional co-ownership marketplace for vacation homes in Mexico and the United States, allowing multiple owners to share luxury properties. The platform serves affluent consumers seeking vacation home ownership without the burden of full property management.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityMérida, MX
Bamboo is an investment platform that enables users in Africa to invest in U.S. stocks, ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and other asset classes with minimum investments starting at $10. The platform serves retail investors seeking wealth-building opportunities across multiple markets with a focus on accessibility and security.
FintechLagos, NG
Baubap is a regulated Mexican financial services company that provides microloans up to MXN 9,000 through a mobile app, using mobile-based evaluation rather than traditional credit history or income verification. The platform serves individual borrowers seeking short-term credit with transparent terms and rewards for on-time payment.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMexico City, MX
BeGo is a platform that connects cargo shipments with available transportation, serving freight companies and logistics operators in Mexico. The company offers services for cargo matching, fleet management, and insurance solutions for truckers.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
ClicOH provides fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services for e-commerce businesses across Latin America. The company uses AI-optimized logistics to offer same-day and next-day delivery directly to end customers.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainBuenos Aires, AR
Agustin Novillo Saravia(Founder)inJuan Martin Altamirano(Founder)inEmiliano Segura(Founder)in
Koywe provides financial services and regulatory compliance solutions for companies across Latin America, with operations in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company serves as a strategic partner focused on building inclusive and accessible financial services in the region.
Crypto & Web3FintechMiami, US
Ignacio Detmer(Founder)inGuillermo Acuña(Founder)in<UNKNOWN>(Cofundador y director de operaciones)
Cuanto is a mobile app that enables small entrepreneurs and vendors to create and manage an online storefront, process payments, and manage inventory and shipping directly from their phones. The platform serves local product sellers and micro-entrepreneurs looking to build and scale their businesses without subscription fees.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechSaaSPanama City, PA
Felipe Echandi(Founder)inJorge L García(Founder)inJose Varela(Founder/CTO)in
EFEX is a digital treasury platform that enables businesses to collect sales in major global markets, transfer money internationally, manage currencies, and optimize cash management from a single interface. The service provides multi-currency accounts in regulated entities with international compliance and payment capabilities across 140+ countries.
Fintech<UNKNOWN>, MX
Henry is a coding bootcamp offering intensive online programs in full-stack development, data science, data engineering, and AI automation for learners seeking employment in technology. The academy focuses on practical, project-based learning with live classes, mentorship, and job placement support across Latin America.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechBuenos Aires, AR
Martin Borchardt(Founder)inManuel Barna Ferrés(Founder)inLuz Borchardt(Founder)inLeonardo Maglia(Founder)in
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).
FintechSaaSMexico City, MX
Stiven Rodriguez Sanchez(Founder)in
HippoBuild provides construction material sourcing and purchasing software for builders, offering bulk purchasing tools, data-driven insights, direct access to materials, and financing options.
Construction TechPropTechSaaSBogotá, CO
Mads Schmidt Petersen(Founder)in
HoyTrabajas is an employment marketplace that connects job seekers with over 500 allied companies in Colombia, offering job listings across major cities without experience or education barriers. The platform uses AI to generate CVs and guide candidates through the application and hiring process.
HR TechMarketplacesBogotá, CO
Mudafy operates a real estate brokerage platform in Latin America that uses virtual tours, online scheduling, and pricing analytics to help buyers and sellers transact on residential properties, while providing agents with software tools to streamline their operations.
MarketplacesPropTechBuenos Aires, AR
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.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesMexico City, MX
Ontop enables companies to hire and pay contractors globally while providing contractors with access to a financial account, card, and spending tools. The platform automates payroll, compliance, and contracts across 150+ countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSMiami, US
Julian Torres(Founder)in
Palomma provides AI-powered financial services and payment infrastructure for the real estate sector in Latin America, serving tenants, landlords, and property management companies. The platform handles the full rental lifecycle with products including payments, payment protection, advance disbursement, and flexible payment options.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechSaaSMedellín, CO
Cipriano Echavarria(Founder)inNicolas Gomez del Campo(Founder)inFelipe Monsalve(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Startups invest at?
- Startups invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Startups focus on?
- Startups focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Startups located?
- Startups is headquartered in Cdmx.
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