Espiral Technologies
Seed Round in 2014
Espiral Technologies is a financial management software developer based in Jalisco, Mexico, founded in 2013 by Francisco Diaz-Mitoma, Alejandro Borrego, Jay Kline, and Alejandro Avila. The company specializes in mobile payment and business solutions, offering a smartphone application that enables businesses to provide mobile payment options to their customers. In addition to its mobile payment services, Espiral Technologies also provides credit card services and a mobile point-of-sale (MPOS) platform, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in the digital payment landscape.
Hostspot
Seed Round in 2014
Hostspot Inc., based in Mexico City, offers a multichannel platform that provides insights into customer engagement, marketing, and operations. The company specializes in in-store analytics, utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology to track and analyze customer behavior and trends within retail environments. Hostspot's comprehensive suite of tools enables businesses to measure various metrics, including foot traffic and visitor statistics, in real time. This data allows companies to enhance the in-store shopping experience and optimize their operational strategies effectively. By understanding customer interactions and preferences, Hostspot empowers businesses to improve their performance and drive engagement.
Crowdfunder
Angel Round in 2014
Crowdfunder, Inc. operates Crowdfunder.com, an online equity crowdfunding platform that connects entrepreneurs with investors to facilitate business funding on a global scale. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a structured process and a comprehensive investor network to assist entrepreneurs in raising capital. It primarily targets small businesses, technology startups, social enterprises, and the film and entertainment sectors, among others. With a community of over 130,000 entrepreneurs and investors, Crowdfunder enables both direct investments in individual ventures and access to a diversified portfolio of early-stage startups through its VC Index Fund, which is supported by leading venture capital firms and private investors.
Oja.la is an online learning platform focused on enhancing computer skills in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive catalog of 1,500 classes, including 70 technology programs, and has recently expanded its offerings by releasing 16 new programs in a single month. The platform caters to users in both Spanish and English, making quality technology education accessible to a diverse audience of entrepreneurs and professionals. Oja.la aims to empower students to reach their career objectives by providing a robust and continuously growing selection of online courses.
Kuona is a technology company that develops AI-driven software for consumer brands and retailers. Its platform optimizes trade promotions, regular pricing, and inventories automatically by tracking competitor prices and providing real-time pricing information.
Flipter
Seed Round in 2013
Flipter is a social network and microblogging platform that enables users to create, share, and organize polls on various topics. The platform facilitates social engagement by allowing users to tap into public opinion through questions that come with predefined answer options, which can include images, videos, and links. Votes are tracked in real-time and analyzed to reveal statistical data, helping users identify trends, preferences, public perceptions, and market patterns. Acquired by 1World Online, Inc. in September 2014, Flipter focuses on providing a convenient way for individuals and organizations to gather insights and understand audience sentiment.