Monterrey's startup ecosystem shows a strong focus on logistics and financial technology. The city is home to companies tackling supply chain management and others providing new financial services.
Nowports, a digital freight forwarder, leads the group with $242.6 million in funding. The list also includes established financial players like Crediclub and newer analytics startups.
Below is our list of 9 Monterrey startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Alfonso De los Rios, Maximiliano Casal |
| Funding Amount | $242.6M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Base10 Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, Tiger Global Management, Liquid 2 Ventures |
Pulsar develops an AI-powered platform that gives small and mid-size manufacturers real-time insights into their production lines. The technology is designed to help these companies monitor productivity and boost their overall factory output.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Juan Cristóbal Ruiz-Tagle, Matias Castillo |
| Funding Amount | $11.6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Picus Capital, Kayyak Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Wollef Ventures, Cometa |
Skydropx develops a logistics management system for businesses to automate and control their shipping operations. Their platform gives e-commerce companies a centralized way to manage multiple carriers and streamline the entire delivery process.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Armando Solbes, Daniel Michael Alvarado, Oscar Victorin, Tavo Zambrano |
| Funding Amount | $27M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, Base10 Partners, 645 Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Dynamo |
Nufi builds an identity verification platform that helps businesses in Latin America build trust with their users. The company's software allows for instant verification of people and other businesses, helping prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Hans Villa, Ilich Nuñez |
| Funding Amount | $2M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Techstars, Magma Partners, AngelHub, Ganas Ventures, Semilla Ventures |
DIMEX specializes in risk management and financial solutions for customers in Mexico. They provide a variety of credit products, including personal and payroll-deducted loans, to offer accessible financing options.
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | Juan E. Clariond |
| Funding Amount | MX$1.7B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
Crediclub operates a financial platform that provides both investment opportunities and business loans. The company specializes in personal finance and micro-lending, creating a marketplace for individuals and small businesses.
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | Gabriel Ruelas |
| Funding Amount | $80M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | L Catterton, International Finance Corporation, Sarona Partners |
ePesos built a fintech platform giving workers instant access to their earned wages before payday. The company partners with employers to offer this as a benefit, providing employees with more control over their personal finances.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Ariel Olaiz, Oscar Robles |
| Funding Amount | $27M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Accial Capital, VilCap Investments, Mouro Capital, Pomona Impact, Fiinlab |
Kuona builds an AI-powered platform for consumer brands and retailers to automatically optimize trade promotions. The enterprise SaaS tool helps companies improve the return on their promotional spending through predictive analytics.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Agustín Magaña, Jose Maria Sanroman de la Garza |
| Funding Amount | $6.7M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Muse Capital, NXTP Ventures, MassChallenge, Stage Venture Partners, Start-Up Chile |
Parrot Software builds a comprehensive operating system designed specifically for restaurants. The platform helps establishments manage everything from their point-of-sale and sales automation to digital menus and delivery logistics.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | David Villarreal, Roberto Cebrian |
| Funding Amount | $9.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Alumni Ventures, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, F-Prime, Outbound Ventures |