BDev Ventures

Bad hiring is a global problem for companies with billions of dollars in annual losses. Early turnover, slow learning curves and poor productivity are some of the results of choosing the wrong candidate. Hitch is a SaaS that uses high-tech, artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a much more efficent and smart recruiting process. Multiple variables, dozens of them mixed, to get one result with that determines not only how prepared the candidate is, but also if he/she is the right candidate for the right company. Is not just about which candidate is more skilled than the other, is also about figuring out, with a data-driven tool, which one is the perfect match for the company. It’s about connecting the dots in an accurate way. We improve workplace productivity, retention rates, employee satisfaction and branding by creating a more stable base of key team members.

The company was born in 2018 as a spin-off of a communication, branding and digital product agency established in Argentina, with the purpose of developing and marketing this product, which was conceived at the request of a former client. The work team includes both systems and communication professionals. The company’s experience with UX/IU, identity creation and handling AI algorithms allowed them to develop unique and flexible solution that can be adapted to the requirements of large or small companies. The system tracks start time, end time and breaks for working team members during the working day. It consists of a mobile application and a dashboard. When a person clocks in, the mobile application starts tracking the location and takes a selfie to verify the user’s ID. During the day, it records both the working time and the locations and itineraries until the user stops it by either taking a break or clocking out. Also can be implemented as a cloud service and provides agile management of working hours and time-off or vacation requests by personnel, and the days worked may be viewed on the dashboard or the mobile application. The mobile application can be used to send notifications to all personnel easily and directly and to set up and maintain a fluid communication channel between individuals and Human Resources. Fichap can be installed in tablets at fixed points to clock in and out by using facial recognition if geo-localization is not required. The system is in constant evolution and will soon add other features such as a hierarchy system, a gamification system with scores and benefits/incentives, frequent points and route enhancements. IMPORTANT: With the enactment of Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, in Spain, which establishes the obligation to register workers' days that forces companies to record the work time of their employees, the company decides to look for commercial agents and partners that can implement this system, both in Spain and in the rest of the European countries and Latin America. This solution can be offered both to SMEs and large companies. The system includes security measures for personal data storage, processing and transmission. It does not require any special hardware for operation and relies on the features of mobile devices to manage working hours. It incorporates artificial intelligence. Competing products only focus on time control, disregarding user experience and the experience of employees, volunteers or member of the organization implementing the system. This proposal has well developed identity and usability and incorporates facial identification, thus avoiding the major weakness of competing products.

Developer of a SaaS-based employee benefits platform intended to simplify the company's compensation system. The company's subscription-based platform leverages technology to provide services like flexible compensation, incentives, analytics, integration with other HRM platforms, and pre-approved loans to employees, enabling companies to solve and manage employee benefits and human resource functions.

Developer of a marketing and sales platform intended to provide tools to grow business in the digital world. The company's platform aims at fulfilling the needs of the business without having to spend endless time on other websites and provides entrepreneurs with accessible technologies to automate processes, coordinate teams, and manage funnels, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and analysis of their commercial and digital marketing processes to have a full vision of the customer.

Genwords is a content writing service provider established in 2013 and based in Cordoba, Argentina. The company specializes in creating original and relevant articles, blog posts, and product reviews for businesses, helping them enhance engagement, increase website traffic, and improve conversion rates. In addition to its writing services, Genwords also operates a digital marketplace offering over 600 premium plugins and templates for web design, catering to the needs of companies looking to develop or enhance their online presence.

Hownd, formerly known as LocBox, provides local businesses with effective marketing solutions designed to generate repeat customers and increase foot traffic. By offering a comprehensive Integrated Marketing product, Hownd enables businesses to manage campaigns across various channels—including email, social media, and text messaging—through a single dashboard. This approach helps local establishments, often lacking the expertise and resources for effective marketing, connect with their best customers in a timely and relevant manner. Hownd focuses on industries such as entertainment, health and beauty, and food and beverage, allowing these businesses to move away from generic marketing strategies that yield minimal results. With a growing client base that includes hundreds of businesses and franchises across the U.S., Hownd effectively manages millions of emails and social media interactions, empowering local owners to drive revenue and enhance customer engagement.

Handle is an AI powered chat support that helps companies automate external communication with customers. From simple questions to complex tasks, Handle is ready to assist companies with any communication needs that they have. Companies, big and small, utilize Handle as an initial touch point with their customers to increase customer engagement and conversion, while simultaneously decreasing customer support costs and employee workload. Handle is always available to support your customers and instantly resolve their inquiries. Whether your customers speak English, Spanish, Chinese, French or any other language, Handle will seamlessly chat with them in that language and provide the information they need. Handle comes with trained customers intents for specific use cases, which depend on the tasks and industry sectors. Handle team is responsible for creating intents and training them to make sure the intent recognition is optimal. There is absolutely no need to know how NLP works or how to train customers intents yourself, everything is already created for you and ready to start.

Nickelytics, a Techstars backed company, seamlessly integrates advertising solutions into the rideshare, on-demand and micro-mobility industry. This allows us to deliver the power of traditional out-of-home advertising with digital retargeting to give businesses real and measurable results.

Ebombo is a software that helps companies in organizing virtual events with their team. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lima, Peru.

Webee specializes in developing industrial Internet of Things (IoT) toolsets aimed at enhancing visibility, sustainability, and efficiency within the food, beverage, and agriculture sectors. The company's patented technology integrates artificial intelligence and computer vision, allowing for rapid deployment of IoT solutions. Webee offers plug-and-play sensors and controllers that measure various physical parameters and enable control over operations. Their intuitive platform facilitates the extraction, transformation, and analysis of sensor data, empowering clients to establish rules, actions, and workflows. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to gain actionable insights, ultimately improving operational efficiency and profitability.

Developer of an artificial intelligence-driven recruiting platform designed to facilitate predictive talent hiring. The company offers candidate sourcing technology to the corporate and staffing industry globally and aggregates multiple data sources to help recruiters save time and focus on quality engagement instead of endless internet searches and communication dead ends, enabling corporate and staffing agency recruiters with the ability to remove the guesswork on candidate engagement by compiling social insight data from across multiple platforms to achieve diversity in talent sourcing.

COR develops artificial intelligence-powered management software aimed at enhancing project, team, and financial management for creative and professional teams. The software automates workflows and timesheets, offering pre-loaded project templates that suggest hours and provide context for communications related to tasks, projects, and clients. By delivering real-time visibility on profits and delays, COR's solution enables firms to predict profitability, reduce workload, and improve client engagements. This next-generation platform is designed to streamline operations, facilitating a more efficient management process for organizations.

Operator of digital commerce agency intended to develop reliable technology platforms. The company's services include consulting, quality assurance, digital marketing, content management, strategy, thereby enabling digital and physical experiences for the clients.

A proprietary e-learning platform with innovative courses for Iberoamerica