Yo,

Q1 is over…

We have pitched 11 startups this quarter… covering Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia.

We are coming back with amazing latamstartups next week!

Let's recap the startups we have covered.

Estimated read time: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Clix is a discount marketplace for micro-influencers.

• They connect restaurants and brands with micro-influencers to promote their products on social media and, in exchange, get discounts.

• Brands and restaurants benefit from organic shares on social media.

• Micro-influencers benefit from discounts and promotions for uploading an Instagram story of the experience.

For the full pitch, hit the link.

PoloPay is a smart menu & payment solution software.

• They use data to give restaurant owners insights into their guests' experiences, track trends, and uncover opportunities.

• PoloPay also offers a fully integrated payment solution, and customers can split, tip, and pay the check in less than 9 seconds.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Oasis is the Airbnb for stadium boxes…

• They're the leading platform in Mexico that connects stadium box owners with people looking to rent.

• You can book private boxes for concerts, F1 races, NBA, NFL, soccer games, etc.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Comun is a neo-bank (digital bank) designed for Latinos living in the US.

• They allow anyone to open an account without the need for an SSN (social security number).

• You can pay, track, check your balance, and transfer money.

• Language is a non-issue, the app's native tongue is Spanish, so no worries there.

For the full pitch hit the link

Buildpeer is a mobile-first construction manager software platform.

• It allows construction businesses to manage, visualize and document all their construction information in one place.

• Buildpeer connects the office and the field with easy-to-use software.

• They also provide a fully integrated communication system with every team member of the construction process.

For the full pitch, hit the link

WAS Co builds sustainable construction materials with science.

• Zero Waste Cement: Reduce natural resource exploitation, water usage, and carbon footprint, all while increasing the strength of your cement by 20%.

• Contact Formwork: Replaces wood made of 100% recycled plastic and formulated to increase its mechanical properties.

For the full pitch hit the link

iTierra is the all-in-one platform for land…

• Marketplace: Buy, sell, or browse land listings with ease using iTierra’s data-driven real estate platform.

• Invest: Discover new investment opportunities through fractional ownership of land plots.

• Credit: They provide legal and financial infrastructure for purchasing retail land in deferred payments for up to 7 years.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Vertebra is the one-stop platform to help landlords & tenants manage their warehouses.

• They offer easy-to-use software that allows you to manage, visualize, store, and document your warehouse information in one place, making it easy to organize and pay invoices, sign electronic documents, and automate rent payments, among other processes.

• Their platform connects landlords and tenants, streamlining communication and providing a centralized platform that allows you to address any issues or concerns regarding maintenance, and data sharing, among other features.

• Tenants and landlords win with Vertebra because they can focus on administering their business, not their warehouse.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Kigüi is an app that incentivizes people to purchase food close to expiring.

• Supermarkets benefit from less food waste & more sales.

• Consumers get rewarded with up to 60% cash back on their purchases.

• Kigüi receives a commission from the CPGs (consumer packaged goods) companies.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Kodda is a mobile app that lets you develop and keep healthy habits.

• All of Kodda's content is created and endorsed by experts in the health industry (nutritionists, physiologists, and trainers).

• They offer a high level of customization, allowing users to tailor the app to their specific goals and preferences.

• With Kodda, you can make small changes in your life that will lead to big results in the future.

For the full pitch, hit the link

Lizit is a rental marketplace for office equipment…

• It provides clients with an easy-to-use marketplace to rent everything your team needs.

• It allows providers to drive their growth through Lizit’s rental hub improving their operating model, inventory management, and customer experience.

For the full pitch, hit the link

THE ABCs

• Industries: FoodTech, PropTech, CleanTech, Marketing, Rental, FinTech, HealthTech

• Headquarters: Mexico, Argentina, Colombia

• Employees: +148

• Raised: +9,000,000 USD

• Investors: +20 Venture Funds & Angel Investors

BUILDING IN LATAM?

HEADLINES CORNER

• Walmart acquired Mexican fintech Trafalgar. This will let them improve their Cashi platform and expand their services.

• Cabify secured a $110 million venture round of equity and debt.

• Wheel the World raised $6 million in a pre-series A investment round. Chilinean-founded travel startup that pushes more people with disabilities to travel by offering cool experiences.

• Rappi announced its acquisition of Box Delivery. A Brazilian last-mile delivery service for an undisclosed amount.

• Latin American venture investment plummeted further in March. Investment levels have been at historic lows for the past 5 years.

FOUNDERS BOOKMARKS

• Miranda Scenius's newsletter covers startups & technology in Mexico. Great for anyone with a curiosity about the country's tech ecosystem.

• 9 metrics you should absolutely know about your startup.

• Navigating market cycles by Aaron King.

• Avoidable mistakes first founders make by Tucker Max.

And that's a wrap! But don't worry, the fun doesn't have to end here. Keep the conversation going by following us on Twitter @latmstartups