Participated · Series A · Jul 2026

Aviva offers loans generally between $100 and $1,000 to individuals and small businesses, primarily serving informal-economy customers outside major metropolitan areas. Customers apply through videoconference bots at physical kiosks and applications are evaluated in minutes using AI models that analyze behavioral and identity signals. The company currently operates in more than 300 small and mid-sized cities across 23 Mexican states and reports over 300,000 completed kiosk application processes. Aviva’s product lineup includes a working-capital loan for microbusinesses and a point-of-sale consumer credit product deployed through kiosks inside retail stores. Founded in 2022 by Filiberto Castro, David Hernández, Amran Frey and Israel García, the company has raised $34 million in capital and more than $80 million in credit lines to date. Aviva aims to reach an addressable market of over 50 million adults with limited access to banking services and plans to use recent funding to expand locations, products and technology staff.

Led · Seed · Apr 2026

Kleva develops AI agents for collections that automate contact centers for banks, lenders and fintechs. The company says its solution recovers about 25% more debt while cutting costs up to 70%. Kleva was founded in 2025 by Ed Escobar (CEO) and Juan Martín Pagella (COO), who previously served as CCO of Sirena; both are non-operating partners at Sidetool. The recent $1.55M Seed raise, led by Wollef Ventures with participation from Nascent, Kuiper VC and Lerer Hippeau, is intended to scale its AI agents and commercial efforts. The articles did not disclose revenue or user metrics.

Led · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in 2025 by Melissa Manrique, Renata Millet and Antía Vázquez, Ginia provides an AI-driven platform that accompanies students from pre-graduation through their first jobs. The software guides users in building résumés, preparing for interviews and matching their skills with suitable job openings, while giving employers access to vetted young talent and offering institutions real-time graduate tracking and employability metrics. Ginia’s technology stack leverages models from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic and integrates with channels such as WhatsApp, email and web interfaces, supported by a robust data-tracking infrastructure. The company aims to remove administrative hurdles and visibility gaps that keep millions of Latin American graduates out of formal employment each year. Its business model also helps companies fill critical vacancies faster and at lower cost. Fresh capital will finance product development and go-to-market efforts targeted at employers and educational partners. With its new funding, Ginia plans to accelerate expansion throughout Latin America.

Led · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in 2024 by Ricardo Flores, Humberto Bravo and Gilberto López, MiChamba converts WhatsApp—Latin America’s most ubiquitous messaging app—into a traceable, measurable workflow tool. Its AI assistant, MarIA, acts as a virtual agent that logs tasks, monitors processes and facilitates real-time communication without requiring workers to learn a new application. Early enterprise adopters include Pemex, Hilton and Repsol, validating the product’s utility for large-scale operations. The company targets frontline employees who already rely on WhatsApp, positioning management functions directly inside their existing communication channel. With fresh capital, MiChamba plans to deepen MarIA’s capabilities, refine logistics-focused features and streamline internal process monitoring. The team also aims to enter the U.S. market, leveraging the growing Spanish-speaking population and widespread WhatsApp usage. No revenue or user figures were disclosed, but the rapid customer traction one year post-launch underscores its scalable potential.

Led · Seed · Aug 2025

Kunzapp is an all-in-one purchasing and management platform that provides organizations full visibility and control over their software and procurement ecosystems. The platform automatically detects installed software, identifies usage patterns, and calculates costs to help companies save on software budgets. Kunzapp offers assisted purchasing, contract management, and a self-managed software catalog. The company plans to expand operations in Mexico and Colombia and to enhance its AI-based platform with smart procurement and contract-management features. Kunzapp raised $2.0M in a seed round led by Wollef in August 2025. Founders are Laura Del Castillo, Francisco Abarca, and Alfonso Brown, and the company is positioned in the SaaS management and procurement optimization category. Kunzapp develops tools to optimize enterprise software management. The company is led by Laura del Castillo. It announced a USD $750,000 investment round to advance its product and operations. The raise was backed by Platanus Ventures, Fen Ventures and Daedalus. The announcement appeared in both English and Spanish LinkedIn posts highlighting the close of the round.