Buenos Aires has become a key center for new companies in Latin America. The city's startup scene is especially strong in the financial technology sector.
Companies like Ualá have raised significant capital, with its funding reaching $910M. Other areas are also growing, with AgTech companies such as Puna Bio securing $25.7M.
Below is our list of 34 Buenos Aires startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Eduardo Hamel, Sergio Saravia |
| Funding Amount | $20M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Latitud, The Ark Fund, Soma Capital, Redwood Ventures, Kalei Ventures |
Ualá developed a digital banking application and an accompanying prepaid card to help users manage their personal finances. Their platform is designed to increase financial inclusion for people across Latin America.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Pierpaolo Barbieri |
| Funding Amount | $910M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, Ribbit Capital |
Pomelo builds financial infrastructure that enables companies in Latin America to launch and manage their own card businesses. Their technology platform handles the entire lifecycle for credit, debit, and prepaid cards, from issuing to processing.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Gaston Irigoyen, Hernan Corral, Juan Fantoni |
| Funding Amount | $102M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Pear VC, QED Investors, Insight Partners, BoxGroup, Sequoia Capital |
ALKEMIO builds modular refining technology to sustainably process rare earth elements. Their system offers a cost-effective and greener alternative to traditional methods, enabling local production of materials vital for the energy transition.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Ailin Svagzdys, Federico Pereyra-Bonnet |
| Funding Amount | $400k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | SkyDeck Berkeley, GRID EXPONENTIAL |
Tapi builds fintech infrastructure that simplifies payments for businesses across Latin America. Their platform offers e-wallet solutions and merchant services, enabling seamless transactions both online and in physical stores.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $31M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Mischief, Newtopia VC, Kaszek, H20 Capital |
Puna Bio develops biological inputs for agriculture that increase crop yields and restore degraded soil. Their technology uses extremophiles, microorganisms from extreme environments, to help farmers boost production while reducing their carbon footprint.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Franco Levis |
| Funding Amount | $25.7M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | At One Ventures, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, SOSV, Builders VC, IndieBio |
EnLite Health Solutions creates personalized therapeutic programs for patients seeking mental health and addiction treatment. Their platform uses data to match individuals with the most effective care pathways for their specific needs.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Ana Joulie Araújo Moura, Marcel Araújo Rocha |
| Funding Amount | $250k |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Bertha Capital, KOI Ventures |
InvGate builds an enterprise software platform for IT service and asset management. Their suite of tools helps organizations streamline support operations and improve the delivery of internal business services.
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Ariel Gesto, Gonzalo Sainz-Trápaga, Liliana Gary |
| Funding Amount | $35M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Endeavor Catalyst, Riverwood Capital, Bossa Invest |
Moova offers a digital platform that helps urban logistics providers manage their last-mile deliveries. Their software is designed for e-commerce and shipping companies, aiming to create more efficient and sustainable delivery operations.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Antonio Migliore, Marcos Amaro Detry |
| Funding Amount | $20.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | FJ Labs, Wayra, Movile, Alaya Capital, Insud Pharma |
25 Additional Buenos Aires Startups Worth Following
Those top 9 companies are just a glimpse into the city's growing startup scene. Across the board, founders are tackling problems in everything from agriculture to artificial intelligence.
The group includes brand new ventures and established names that have collectively raised over $840 million. Here’s a look at the other startups that are making Buenos Aires a place to watch.