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“Every startup experiences ups and downs on a long hard winding road to being an ‘overnight success’. As a founder I want investors that share my passion and conviction and can work through all that needs to be done. IGNIA is that investor. They are smart, tenacious and a highly reliable and motivated investment partner.”
"We specifically chose IGNIA as our partner for our expansion in LatAm, we knew they had the best network and that they could open any door for us in the region. We have really enjoyed our partnership."
“IGNIA is a true strategic partner, with deep operational experience, fabulous know-how and extensive network in the Mexican market. IGNIA is a great firm to partner with in LatAm."
"IGNIA has come along with us through the different stages of our company, they have generated great value through their vast experience and knowledge. We chose IGNIA as partner because their values and ours fit in perfectly."
"I don’t have words to thank IGNIA for all their support in our journey. Especially when things were hard, and indeed they were. We would not be where we are if it wasn't for the amazing support we have received over the years."
"Building a successful startup requires more than just capital. Finding investors like IGNIA, who are not only financially supportive but also strategic local partners, is essential to navigate the complexities of growing. IGNIA and its entire team have shown unwavering support during the good and hard times."
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IGNIA invested in Abra in 2017, a company that was founded by William Barhydt and Jim Robinson in Mountain View, California. Abra is a global platform for digital asset prime services and wealth management, leveraging trusted DeFi expertise to connect the on-chain, and off-chain ecosystems for private clients, family offices, hedge funds, venture capital, and crypto infrastructure firms.
IGNIA invested in Afluenta in 2017, an online marketplace lending platform for consumer loans in Latin America that utilizes a proprietary, secure, and user-friendly lending platform. The Company was founded by Alejandro Cosentino in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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MUEVE Y USA TU DINERO COMO Y CUANDO QUIERAS, EN DONDE ESTÉS
AirTM, headquartered in Delaware, USA, was founded by Antonio García, Rubén Galindo, and Tim Parsa. The Company is the first platform to provide an easily -accessible USD account connected to national bank networks and e-money financial systems. It empowers businesses and consumers in the developing world to deposit unstable local currency into a USD financial account. IGNIA closed its initial investment in AirTM in 2017.
Una solución completa de reclutamiento con IA
IGNIA invested in Apli in 2017, it was founded by Vera Makarov and José María Perusa in Mexico City, Mexico. The Company is an end-to-end solution that helps corporations digitalize their recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to interview scheduling. Allows them to improve recruitment timelines/expenses by optimizing digital acquisition channels.
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Video-based financial services for the next middle class.
Aviva was founded by Filiberto Castro, David Hernández, Amran Frey, and Israel García in Mexico City, Mexico. The Company combines AI and real-time video technology with traditional banking through an innovative network of physical kiosks to offer financial services for underbanked communities in Mexico. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2024.
Transforming small retail for a stronger community!
CornerUP is an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the operations of independent corner stores in the United States. It enables corner stores to order via a marketplace that ensures a higher fill rate, better prices, and faster delivery time. It enhances the ordering experience by integrating with suppliers offering better prices and a wider variety of products. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2022, it was founded by Jason Diaz in the US.
Covalto is a leading digital banking and services platform for SMEs in Mexico. The company provides a one-stop solution by bringing together a multi-product credit offering, banking services, and a full suite of business analytics tools. IGNIA closed its investment in the Company, founded by David Poritz and Allan Apoj in Mexico, in 2018. In 2022, Covalto became the first fintech company to acquire a bank in Mexico.
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El CRM todo-en-uno de marketing digital y ventas para potenciar el crecimiento de tu empresa.
Escala was founded by Andrés Moreno and Alfonso Santiago in Miami, Florida. The Company has developed an all-in-one digital marketing and sales platform in Latin America designed to accelerate SMB business success, providing a comprehensive suite of tools in a single platform. IGNIA invested in the company in 2024.
Boost your survey for granular insights.
Fairgen leverages predictive AI tools to generate synthetic data for niche market in-depth analysis, providing efficient solutions to clients for extracting valuable insights and gaining a better understanding of customer behavior. IGNIA’s investment in the Company, which was founded by Samuel Cohen, Nathan Cavglione, Benny Schaider, Michael Cohen in Israel, was closed in 2024.
Fertilidad Integral is transforming fertility services, offering patients high-quality treatments through a hybrid, patient-centric experience. This approach addresses the key issue in Latin America where the fertility market is highly fragmented and dominated by traditional, doctor-led clinics that lack innovation and industry standards. The Company was founded by David Poritz and Allan Apoj in Mexico. IGNIA’s investment in Fertilidad Integral was closed in 2022.
La empresa de innovación global y los creadores de Startupbootcamp.
IGNIA invested in Finnovista in 2017, which along with Startupbootcamp, operates SBC Fintech Mexico City, an acceleration program based in Mexico City. The program aims to identify the most promising startups in Latin America and provide them with the necessary tools and mentoring to grow and scale. Finnovista was founded by Fermín Bueno and Andrés Fontao.
La plataforma financiera mejor evaluada en México.
IGNIA initially invested in Fondeadora in 2019, the Company was founded by Norman Müller and René Serrano in Mexico City, Mexico. Fondeadora is a full-stack Neobank delivering financial services without physical branches. They developed a frontend layer on a traditional bank’s services and infrastructure, allowing users to manage their money through services, including a mobile application.
GoTrendier is the leading online fashion marketplace in Mexico and Colombia where thousands of users convene to buy and sell second-hand clothing and accessories. IGNIA invested in the Company founded by Jesús Monleón and Daniel Gámez in 2018.
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We’re the ultimate professional platform for creators.
Influur was fonded by Alessandra Angelini, Valeria Angelini, Fefi Oliveira, and Paula Coleman in Miami, Florida. The Company offers a marketplace that enables brands to engage with creators and influencers for tailored advertising partnership opportunities. The platform streamlines campaign management for brands through data-driven decisions and negotiation simplification, while providing monetization opportunities for influencers. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2024.
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IGNIA invested in Kinedu in 2018, the Company was founded by Luis Garza Sada in Mexico. Kinedu provides a digital platform where parents learn how to manage and encourage development during the early years of their child’s life (0-4 years). Activities are personalized by age and development stage, allowing parents to easily monitor the progress of their kids as shown by insightful and data-driven reports.
IGNIA invested in Konfíio in 2021 after the Company acquired Sr. Pago. Konfío was founded by David Arana in Mexico. They offer a unique space for SMEs, allowing them to prosper by accessing financial services, payments, and business tools on the same platform.
"We make it easy to provide credit to your SME clients."
IGNIA invested in Kontempo in 2022 , which was founded by Matthew Meehan, Antonia Marino, and Kwesi Steele in Mexico. The Company is an embedded finance platform that provides a unique solution for suppliers to extend credit to buyers without the inherent default risk. The platform uses a "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) model for B2B transactions, offering an alternative form of payment that enhances sales conversion, increases average order value, and fosters customer loyalty.
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The smart way to sell online in Latin America
NocNoc was founded by Ilan Bajarlia and Diego Szilagyi in Uruguay. It is a one-stop ecommerce solution aiding global sellers to tap into the Latin American market. By mitigating challenges like language barriers, complex logistics, regulatory requirements, and payment issues, it allows effortless commercialization across key marketplaces like Amazon, Linio, and others. IGNIA’s investment in the company was closed in 2023.
Novel Capital is revolutionizing flexible financing for B2B SaaS and technology companies with a recurring revenue model, through a sophisticated capital analytics platform for underwriting, monitoring, and upselling. The Company was founded by Carlos Antequera and Keith Harrington in the US. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2024.
Nuvemshop is a platform that enables SMEs to sell their products through setting up their online stores - through both mobile and desktop channels - customized with their unique brand identity, and access to marketing and data analytics tools. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2017, which was founded by Santiago Sosa, Martín Palombo, and Alejandro Vázquez in Argentina.
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We think big because we want our clients to grow big.
OFI is a B2B provider of IT solutions in Latin America with headquarters in Mexico City founded by Peter Ostroske. It integrates hardware, software, and managed services to solve key customer needs in Latin America. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2019.
Petlove is an e-commerce and subscription platform for pet-related products offering a virtual store founded by Mauricio Waldman in Brazil. Petlove is the largest online retailer in the Brazilian pet market, and the third largest player considering online and offline operations. To become a full-service provider for all pet owner needs, Petlove acquired DogHero in 2020, a company founded by Eduardo Baer and Fernando Gadotti in which IGNIA initially invested in 2017, resulting in IGNIA becoming a shareholder in Petlove.
IGNIA invested in Piper in 2023, the Company was founded by Sergio González, Rodrigo Burillo, and Michelle Trevisol in Spain. They offer an Artificial Intelligence platform that super-charges sales teams by automating repetitive tasks, obtaining valuable information about their interactions, and offering a more accurate and useful alternative CRM.
IGNIA invested in Polaroo in 2023, they offer a digital payment platform that provides a practical solution to the challenges faced by SMEs with multiple locations in managing their bills. The platform unifies and manages expenses, allowing businesses to manage recurring service bills such as internet, water, gas, along with associated payments, subscriptions, and cancellations. The Company was founded by Marc Rovira and David Rovira in Spain.
ProducePay developed a financing and trading platform designed to support a more sustainable way to provide the agricultural industry with financial resources enabling farmers to borrow in an industry that constrains access to traditional sources of capital. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2021, which was founded by Pablo Schwarzbeck in Mexico.
Revolutionizing the relationship between gamers and game developers.
IGNIA’s investment in Random Games was closed in 2022. The Company was founded by Tony Harman and Wyeth Ridgeway in the US. It is a unique company aiming to shift the focus of the gaming industry back to quality and enjoyment, rather than monetization tactics. It seeks to disrupt the industry by giving franchise IP back to the community, ensuring that most of the revenue goes back to the game developer. Random Games utilizes the potential of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), providing unique digital possessions stored in a blockchain.
IGNIA initially invested in Rapyd in 2018, the Company was founded by Arik Shtilman in Israel. It is the mobile-first payment network that makes the world’s favorite ways to pay instantly available through a single API and SDK.
Somos el líder en tecnología reacondicionada de America Latina.
Reuse was founded by Tomas Ulloa and Max Steler in Santiago, Chile. It is an e-commerce company dedicated to addressing the challenges of reverse commerce by offering returned and refurbished high-end electronic products at highly competitive prices, often up to 60% cheaper than purchasing new devices. Operating on a circular economy model, they refurbish returned and defective devices, as well as sell open-box products, partnering with trusted third-party repair services across Latin America. IGNIA invested in Reuse in 2024.
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Transformamos tu buró de crédito en asesoría personalizada.
Rocket was founded by Daniel Rojas in Mexico. Their platform links individuals, 60% of whom have no prior credit history, to an optimal suite of financial products. The company leverages data analytics algorithms to identify potential clients on social networks based on demographic profiles, directs them to its website, and recommends financial products that best suit their needs. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2017.
"Make money selling foreign exchange services."
IGNIA invested in Tensec in 2023, the Company was founded by Helcio Nobre and Sandrine Cousquer-Okasmaais in the US. Tensec is a Global Transaction Banking (GTB) cross-border payment solution for SMBs offering cheaper, faster, and more transparent solutions than banks. It enables small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to enter global trade and thrive.
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Empowering FIs, fintechs, insurers, and other innovators to deliver industry-leading embedded insurance experiences.
Trellis was founded by Daniel Demetri in the US. The Company offers a white-label platform providing the technological infrastructure for financial institutions to offer auto and home insurance directly to their customers. It enhances the customer experience by allowing them to quote, compare, and switch insurance policies within their financial institution's app or website. IGNIA invested in Trellis in 2023.
Ugami is an innovative banking platform designed specifically for gamers, delivering a seamless, gamified banking experience that rewards users for everyday purchases. Ugami has developed a comprehensive banking stack that facilitates direct deposits, offers multiple funding options, and provides access to a network of over 55,000 ATMs. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2023, which was founded by Hector Hulian and Andrés Calderawhich in the US.
"Make online payments, top-ups, and purchases in the easiest, fastest, and most secure way."
IGNIA initially invested in UnDosTres in 2018, the Company was founded by Arpit Gupta, Naveen Sharma, and Vikram Deswal in Mexico. UnDosTres is a payments and digital commerce super-app that is creating a digital commerce platform to solve the pain point of recurring payments.
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IGNIA invested in the Company in 2023, Uplifted was founded by Itai Raveh and Roey Shamir in Israel. They offer a digital asset operation system that helps creative and performance teams' access and optimize the use of existing digital assets across tools and platforms.
Ver de verdad provides low-income sectors with affordable eyeglasses by building a chain of small optical shops located in urban areas throughout Mexico. Ver de Verdad was founded by Hugo Moreno in Mexico, IGNIA invested in the Company in 2011.
We democratize digital scalable technology to help local businesses grow.
Virket uses both third-party and proprietary technology enabling SMEs to strengthen their online presence; generate business leads and manage these leads with business intelligence and real-time analytics. The Company was founded by Pedro Quizanos in Mexico. IGNIA invested in Virket in 2018.
"Enhance your Payroll and HR with a single digital ecosystem."
IGNIA invested in Worky in 2023, the Company was founded by Carlos Marina and Maya Dadoo in Mexico. Worky offers a comprehensive, unified platform tailored to address the challenges faced by Human Resources teams. It provides an integrated solution for HR tasks including talent acquisition, corporate culture development, and payroll administration, helping companies eliminate their reliance on disparate tools and spreadsheets.
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IGNIA invested in Arcus in 2017, the Company was founded by Edrizio de la Cruz and Iñigo Rumayor in Mexico. Arcus offers a white label platform that Financial Institutions (Banks and FinTech’s) use to let their customers pay all their bills in real-time. Its mission is to help unify and modernize the bill payment market to better serve people and their families.
Bind provides a cloud-based ERP solution that gives companies access to exclusive platforms with which to manage their business. The Company’s competitively priced product modules include accounting as well as purchase inventory and financial management. IGNIA invested in the Company in 2017, which was founded by Alejandro Bonilla in Mexico.
IGNIA invested in Brio in 2010. The Company strived to bring the mom & pop micro-business in Mexico to the digital era. Brío achieved digital inclusion of micro-businesses by installing a device that includes proprietary applications and offered a wide variety of products, from financial services to telecom and store management tools. As a result, the company became the link between large companies such as banks and consumer goods companies and mom & pop stores. Brio was founded by José González Macín in Mexico.
DogHero enables the caretaker marketplace by providing clients with intuitive tool to connect dog owners with available caretakers. The Company offers boarding and walking services and allows caretakers to search by location and price, as well as granting a caretaker review system, and online booking functionality. IGNIA invested in the Company founded by Eduardo Baer in Mexico, in 2017.
Pangea’s mobile app allows users to complete transfers in less than 30 seconds and pay with any US debit card. Users may transfer money directly to a receiver’s bank account, debit card or at any available cash pickup locations in minutes. IGNIA invested in Pangea in 2016, the Company was founded by Nishu Thukral in the US.
Procesa Chiapas produced and distributed tuna products in the Mexican market, serving the final consumer through the grocery channel, governmental aid entities, and foodservice clients. Procesa's was co-founded by Mauricio Pariente and Alejandro Chaljub in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico in 2003. IGNIA invested in 2012.
IGNIA invested in Provive in 2011. The Company helped rebuild communities by acquiring, refurbishing, and selling foreclosed houses in low income housing developments while fostering active community involvement through a revitalization process spearheaded by its non-profit foundation, Fundación Tu + Yo. Provive was founded by José Antonio Díaz in Mexico.
Sr. Pago is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions to retailers and businesses. Sr. Pago offers a payment solution including a payment terminal, mini payment terminal, or a mobile card reader, that accepts payments through a smartphone or tablet. Additionally Sr. Pago provides an app that enables affiliated merchants to register and operate through the platform. . IGNIA invested in the Company in 2016, which was founded by Pablo González in Mexico.
Visor streamlined SME access to credit by conducting detailed credit analyses using data from sources like SAT, Buro de Credito, and bank accounts, enhancing financial institutions’ visibility into SME creditworthiness. This enablds more accessible and favorable credit terms to SMEs to help them optimize working capital while providing large companies greater financial flexibility. IGNIA invested in Visor in 2017, the Company was founded by Ruben Sanchez Souza in Mexico.
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