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Ainwater is a technology company that specializes in water and wastewater treatment. It offers an AI-driven digital twin solution for cities and industries, enabling real-time data analysis and predictive analytics. This optimizes water management, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains operational continuity, and can lead to significant energy and chemical savings, up to 30%. The platform aims to enhance sustainability and efficiency in water treatment processes without requiring additional equipment or process modifications.

We use insects to process organic waste in modular units called bioreactors and offer this technology as a waste management service. This modular infrastructure allows us to integrate our units into the existing waste infrastructure of our clients and, at their facilities, convert their waste into high-value and low-impact protein, fertilizer and, because we have a carbon negative process, carbon bonds.

Savefruit specializes in post-harvest technologies aimed at extending the shelf life of various fruits, including bananas, mangoes, tomatoes, apples, papayas, and avocados. The company's innovative product, delivered as a fine powder in a sealed bag, effectively delays the ripening process while preserving the texture, firmness, color, odor, flavor, and nutritional properties of the fruit. By validating and testing each formulation individually, Savefruit addresses the critical issue of fruit waste, enabling producers to maintain the quality of their yields and contribute to food sustainability.

Apparta is a restaurant-tech marketplace that focuses on enhancing productivity for dining establishments by facilitating the booking of empty tables through a mobile application. The platform operates on a yield management strategy, providing consumers with whole-menu discounts that vary based on demand; higher discounts are available during off-peak hours while lower discounts apply during peak times. This approach targets the significant issue of low occupancy rates, which average 40% in Latin America, presenting a substantial market opportunity. By driving dine-in traffic, Apparta aims to optimize restaurant operations and provide consumers with affordable dining options.

Marco is a tech-enabled, trade finance platform that provides reliable access to working capital for Latin American SMEs. It promotes paperless processes and dedicated support from industry experts to create a seamless financing solution. The company was founded in 2019 by Jacob Shoihet and Peter D. Spradling and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.

Yema is a manufacturer and retailer of consumer care products that offers a diverse range of items including meals, personal care products, home goods, children's items, pet products, and dietary options. Their product line features snacks, drinks, chocolates, beauty products, kitchenware, tableware, and various accessories. Yema focuses on providing prepared foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and confections, ensuring a quick delivery service within ninety minutes. The company aims to enhance everyday experiences for its customers by delivering quality products that meet their preferences for taste, effectiveness, and affordability.

MegaBite is a multibrand cloud kitchen restaurant that specializes in offering premium gastronomic brands at midrange prices targeted at the middle class in Latin America. The company operates exclusively through digital channels, utilizing integrated kitchen software and hardware to facilitate efficient order processing. MegaBite runs its operations from rented dark kitchens, which allows for a modular growth model that enhances scalability. This innovative approach enables the opening of new kitchens with significantly lower capital expenditure and much faster timelines compared to traditional restaurants. Operating in Mexico and Peru, MegaBite has achieved impressive growth, averaging 30% month-over-month since its inception. The platform provides customers with access to a variety of virtual restaurant brands, enhancing their culinary choices while ensuring a seamless online ordering and delivery experience.