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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 preserving yield, maintaining healthiness, and extending the shelf life of fruits. The company has developed and validated technologies specifically for varieties such as bananas, mangoes, tomatoes, apples, papayas, and avocados. Their product is a fine powder delivered in sealed bags, designed to delay the ripening process while preserving texture, firmness, color, odor, flavor, and nutritional properties. This technology helps producers reduce fruit waste and contribute to global food abundance.

Apparta is a technology-driven marketplace that connects consumers with discounted restaurant bookings during off-peak hours. Operating primarily in Latin America, where average restaurant occupancy rates are around 40%, Apparta employs yield management strategies to offer higher discounts when demand is low and lower discounts during peak times. Through its mobile app, the company helps restaurants maximize productivity by filling empty tables and consumers save money on their meals.

Marco Capital, Inc. is a trade finance platform headquartered in Miami, Florida, that aims to provide small and medium-sized exporters from Latin America with access to working capital. Established in 2019, the platform facilitates investments in short-term trade finance receivables between Latin American exporters and U.S. importers. It promotes paperless processes, allowing users to upload documents and invoices seamlessly. The platform also incorporates support from industry experts and leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financing services and trade operations. Marco Capital focuses on simplifying the financing experience for businesses, enabling them to save time and foster growth.

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 consumer products company that specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including prepared meals, snacks, beverages, sweets, and personal care items. The company focuses on creating, curating, and enhancing everyday products to meet the needs of its customers. Its portfolio also includes home goods, children's items, and pet products, all designed to deliver quality and convenience. Yema emphasizes an omnichannel customer experience, providing grocery delivery within ninety minutes, ensuring customers have access to desired tastes and effective products.

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.