About Startup Mexico
Startup Mexico, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Mexico City, Mexico. With a presence in 6 countries, it has supported around 35 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Jul 2026, Startup Mexico has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Nexu, Lentesplus and Checklist. The program is backed by a team of 7 people who primarily support startups based in Mexico, Argentina.
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Startup Mexico's List of Top Investments
Startup Mexico has a portfolio of 35 companies. Their most notable investments include Nexu and Lentesplus.Their portfolio spans across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and 3 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech and 19 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Startup Mexico:1. Nexu
Online automotive loan comparison platform. It offers a loan comparison platform for accessing loans for new & used cars. Users must add a short quote form to receive multiple options matching the customers' requirements. Once the best option is chosen by the user, users must add a detailed application form and submit the documents.
Key facts about Nexu
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Mexico City (Mexico)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $70.2M
- Employee Count: 218 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Endeavor, FinTech Collective and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 08, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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2. Lentesplus
Online retail store for contact lenses and other eye products. Offers contact lenses from a range of brands including Acuvue, Air Optix, Biofinity among others for a range of needs including Myopia, Astigmatism, cosmetics among others. Also, it offers eye drops and glasses.
Key facts about Lentesplus
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bogota (Colombia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.2M
- Employee Count: 67 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: IGNIA, Hardy Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Checklist
Checklist Fcil provides cloud-based field force data collection software. Various features offered by the product are planning, update comments, problem resolution, management, and more. Notable clients are Toyota, Renault, Unilever, KFC, Pizza Hut, etc. Industries catered are pharmacy, hotels, restaurants, etc.
Key facts about Checklist
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Florianopolis (Brazil)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 101 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Startup Mexico
- Highlight: Acquired
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4. Gus
Provider of an AI based chatbot platform for customer service and sales support. The platform comes built in with natural language processing enabling it to under the customer query and providing a solution to the same. Also, features a dashboard that allows storing data, drawing logical conclusions, making decisions, and learning from experience and existing data. The platform can be deployed to multiple messaging platforms including Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Email, SMS, Twitter, and third party applications like CRM as well.
Key facts about Gus
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Mexico City (Mexico)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 60 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: MassChallenge, Arkfund and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 29, 2016, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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5. Samaya
Samaya provides a sales content management solution. It offers a platform that helps companies update and deliver content to their sales team to consult, train or present to clients. AT & T, Forbes, Schneider, Scabal, and Ingram are some of its clients. The application is available on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Monetizes through subscription-based pricing plans.
Key facts about Samaya
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mexico City (Mexico)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 9 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Startup Mexico
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Acquired companies in Startup Mexico's Portfolio
4 companies from Startup Mexico's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Gus in Dec 2023 by BLiP for $*****.Here are Startup Mexico's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 18, 2023 | - | - | 4191 | |
Apr 15, 2022 | - | - | 7965 | |
Jan 13, 2021 | - | - | 1667 | |
Sep 30, 2019 | - | - | 8599 |
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Team profile of Startup Mexico
Startup Mexico has a team of 7 members including 3 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 2 Principals located in Mexico. Startup Mexico's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Startup Mexico:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Naucalpan de Juarez | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | - |
