Orion Startups

Orion Startups is a Micro-Venture Capital firm and accelerator based in Chihuahua, Mexico, founded in 2015 by Dr. Antonio Ríos and Ing. Luis Almanza. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, typically providing $30,000 USD to companies in various sectors, including biotechnology, software, agriculture technology, education technology, health, manufacturing, marketing, travel, wellness, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Orion Startups aims to foster the growth of the tech sector in Chihuahua by supporting innovative startups that align with its investment strategy.

Luis Almanza

Co-Founder and Fund Manager

29 past transactions

Biobotix Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Biobotix Labs is a developer of a telerehabilitation platform that offers remote and gamified physical therapy solutions for patients. The company's innovative technology combines dedicated hardware and software, leveraging advanced technologies such as three-dimensional printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. This platform allows patients to complete their rehabilitation from home while remaining under the supervision of a medical team. By capturing real-time health information, Biobotix Labs facilitates effective assistance in the physical rehabilitation process, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes.

Diagtech

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Diagtech is a company dedicated to developing innovative point-of-care devices utilizing nanotechnology and biotechnology to simplify medical solutions for physicians. In addition to its focus on device development, Diagtech operates a molecular diagnostic center that conducts specialized tests aimed at disease prevention. The company provides a variety of health testing services, including insights into individual health and DNA status, enabling customers to proactively manage their health and enhance overall well-being. Moreover, Diagtech specializes in the rental of medical equipment, further supporting healthcare providers with essential tools for patient care.

Quantibly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Quantibly is a B2B SaaS platform that assists nonprofit and NGO organizations in effectively operationalizing their impact data. The company provides a tech-enabled service that encompasses all facets of data collection, allowing organizations to establish standards and measure their impact in real-time. By organizing this data through its operations platform, Quantibly enables organizations in the social sector to enhance productivity and better manage their information, ultimately driving more effective decision-making and outcomes.

Locki

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Locki is a developer of a management and access control platform specifically designed for gated communities. The company focuses on enhancing security and simplifying the administration of cohabited spaces. Its platform allows users to efficiently monitor visitor access while facilitating fee collection. By offering these services, Locki aims to improve the overall management and safety of gated communities, making it easier for residents and administrators to oversee their environments.

KeyA

Seed Round in 2019
KeyA is a developer of a cloud-based business management platform designed to streamline operations and reduce costs for organizations. The company specializes in providing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems focused on warehouse management, purchasing, and inventory control. KeyA's platform includes features such as custom dashboards, automatic reporting, electronic billing, supply chain management, and sales management. Additionally, it offers tools for data process management and centralized data management, allowing businesses to effectively import and manage information from various sources. By integrating these functionalities, KeyA aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients.

Community Center

Seed Round in 2019
Community Center is a marketplace to learn a language.

Omdena

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Omdena is a global platform that facilitates the development of artificial intelligence solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges. The company provides a collaborative environment where organizations can access end-to-end AI capabilities, allowing them to engage with AI enthusiasts and students. Omdena's platform integrates essential components such as processes, tools, infrastructure, and a comprehensive knowledge base, fostering successful AI project development. By promoting collaboration, the platform enables participants to work together on projects that tackle social, environmental, and healthcare issues while ensuring ethical data science practices. Through support and mentoring, Omdena empowers diverse teams to generate impactful AI solutions for various sectors.

Kiuey

Pre Seed Round in 2018
PPAP Manager offers a cloud-based platform specifically designed to streamline the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in the automotive industry. By facilitating effective communication between suppliers and customers, the platform significantly enhances the efficiency of supplier management and reduces the risk of delays in new program launches. It automates and optimizes the PPAP approval time, allowing clients to manage the approval process securely while saving time and minimizing costs related to poor quality. As a result, PPAP Manager helps organizations ensure compliance with industry standards and improve overall product quality, potentially cutting approval time by up to 50%.

Savefruit

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Alex

Seed Round in 2018
Alex is an AI capable of using big data in order to find a location for any business in any part of the world in less than 20 seconds. It maps potential customers using the databases of social media and search engines to give a supply and demand reference in a specific place. Alex is a product of GAUZZ, a digital marketing company that specializes in big data management. It was founded in 2017.

Robin

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Robin is a virtual school with courses for curious children to learn to create their own video games. The educational program teaches kids how to manage their resources. They learn the value of money, budgeting, savings, loans, and even how to invest through games. It combines an in-person course with technology for life long learning. In 2017, Rogelio Valdes headquartered the virtual school in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

Terabook

Seed Round in 2017
Terabook is a digital library that offers an online reading platform designed to enhance the reading experience. The company provides access to a wide range of books and educational materials through a monthly subscription model. This allows users to explore and gain knowledge in various subjects of their choice, facilitating a convenient and accessible way to read and learn. Terabook's focus on digital content positions it as a resource for readers seeking to expand their horizons in a flexible and user-friendly environment.

Reto Enarm

Venture Round in 2017
Reto Enarm is a company focused on enhancing medical education in Mexico through the development of a specialized app for preparing for the Examen Nacional de Aspirantes a Residencias Médicas (ENARM). Comprising a team of experts in medicine, technology, and educational evaluation, Reto aims to provide comprehensive support for medical professionals. The app offers a range of educational tools designed by doctors, ensuring that the content is relevant and effective for users. Reto's platform presents essential medical information in an engaging and easily digestible format, utilizing innovative infographics to facilitate efficient learning. This approach enables users to study effectively and prepare thoroughly for their professional examinations, ultimately contributing to their personal and professional development in the medical field.

Emonitech

Seed Round in 2017
Emonitech specializes in the monitoring, automation, and control of building systems, focusing on electrical infrastructure. The company offers a cloud-based platform that oversees a range of critical components, including uninterruptible power supplies, emergency plants, precision and comfort air systems, power distribution units, and various voltage substations. Additionally, Emonitech's solutions extend to monitoring cold and hot aisles, as well as security systems such as CCTV and access control. By integrating intelligent building systems, the company helps organizations streamline their operations, minimize maintenance and supervision costs, and enhance overall energy efficiency.

GreenBTS

Seed Round in 2017
GreenBTS is a company focused on developing innovative and sustainable products aimed at enhancing farming efficiency and environmental friendliness. It specializes in the manufacturing of organic biofertilizers and biopesticide products designed to improve urban farming, plant care, and overall food production. The company's offerings protect crops from pests and diseases, while its unique formulations provide essential nutrients tailored to various crop types, thereby promoting better growth and quality. GreenBTS aims to support farmers in maintaining their crops through to the harvest, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.

Inbera

Seed Round in 2017
Inbera is a crowdfunding real estate platform that facilitates connections between investors and property dealers. The company provides a digital space where real estate projects can seek funding, allowing property dealers to raise capital for their ventures. By bridging the gap between investors and real estate opportunities, Inbera enables investors to earn returns on their investments while supporting various real estate developments. The platform is designed to streamline the funding process, making it easier for both parties to engage in real estate transactions.

DevCode

Pre Seed Round in 2017
DevCode is an educational company focused on enhancing the skills of designers and web and mobile developers in Spanish-speaking countries. It offers an online platform that provides on-demand learning opportunities through video sessions and professional guidance. The company's services are designed to facilitate the learning of new web and mobile technologies, allowing users to improve their knowledge effectively. By charging a subscription fee for access to its courses, DevCode aims to make education accessible and efficient, helping learners save both time and money while advancing their professional development.

Merit HR

Seed Round in 2017
Merit HR is a web service that allows HR firms to evaluate and rank the candidates by their leadership efficiency.

Treitus

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Treitus is a company focused on revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape by connecting makers and manufacturers through an online platform. Based in the sharing economy, Treitus facilitates the exchange of information, enabling companies to find suitable suppliers for their production needs based on specific product characteristics. By leveraging advanced technology, Treitus aims to streamline the manufacturing process, allowing businesses to create products more efficiently, at a lower cost, and with improved quality. The platform supports entrepreneurs by providing access to qualified suppliers and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, thereby fostering innovation and disrupting traditional industry practices. Through its efforts, Treitus aspires to establish a new market where diverse projects can be realized competitively.

Byeo Corp

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Byeo Corp is a developer of a cloud-based social platform that assists individuals in organizing their personal, financial, and health information for posthumous sharing with loved ones. The platform features an encrypted digital vault where users can store important notes and documents, which are accessible only to their designated digital executor after their death. Byeo also allows users to create and update a bucket list, share it with friends, leave time capsule video messages, and document their biography. Additionally, it helps users organize essential information such as insurance policies, facilitating a meaningful connection with family and friends in the afterlife.

Eido Innova

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Eido Innova is a developer of a glucose measurement device for diabetic patients. It simplifies the process of measuring glucose in the body and seeking to improve the quality of life of diabetic patients. The device offers the advantage of being painless, user-friendly, App-enabled and it´s half the cost of the current method. Nancy Guerra and Carlos Bernal headquartered the company in Brownsville, Texas in 2013.

Marketero

Seed Round in 2016
Marketero is a digital marketing company founded in 2016 and based in the United States. It specializes in providing small businesses with essential tools to enhance their marketing efforts. The company's platform includes sales customer relationship management (CRM) software, landing pages, and email marketing solutions. These offerings are designed to help clients effectively capture leads, manage potential customers, and execute targeted email campaigns, ultimately increasing business productivity. Marketero focuses on empowering small businesses to find valuable customers and improve their overall marketing strategies.

NiceOne App

Seed Round in 2016
NiceOne Tech Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a marketing platform tailored for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, NiceOne offers a mobile loyalty application that integrates features such as smart ordering, flash promotions, and gaming elements. Utilizing advanced big data algorithms, the platform helps restaurant owners foster personalized relationships with their clients through effective customer segmentation and communication strategies. This approach enables restaurant operators to enhance customer retention, acquire new clientele, and improve overall occupancy rates and turnover.

UPE

Seed Round in 2016
UPE is an online platform that commercializes travel products by automating marketing and lead acquisition processes and humanizing sales and customer service in a scalable way.

TimeChat

Seed Round in 2015
TimeChat allows users to send partially hidden messages (text, pictures and video) to the future. What makes it interesting is that the sender can schedule date and time for the message to be delivered. But that’s not all, the user can also send an instant message preview so the receiver has a hint about the full message. This way, TimeChat generates expectation from one user to another.

Flipd

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Flipd Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2016 that develops a digital wellness application aimed at fostering healthy screen habits among users. The application provides various services tailored for students, educators, and productivity enthusiasts. For students, it enables class management by allowing users to join multiple classes, set reminders, track progress, and earn rewards. Educators benefit from a personalized dashboard that offers insights into student performance and classroom metrics. The productivity features include tools for creating schedules, locking phones to minimize distractions, and hiding distracting applications. With over one million users and more than a billion minutes of productive time logged, Flipd is dedicated to helping individuals engage in wellness activities, focus, and achieve a more balanced use of technology. The company has garnered attention from numerous prestigious publications, positioning itself as a significant player in the wellness market.

Rewards.to

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Rewards.to helps recruiters promote job posts through social media by offering cash rewards to the public for successful referrals. The company was founded by Hector Correa and is based in San Jose, California.

Reply'em

Seed Round in 2015
Reply'em is a software application designed to streamline communication on Facebook by allowing users to send bulk inbox messages to individuals who have previously engaged with their page. The platform enables users to reply to multiple comments simultaneously, assign labels, and select keywords for categorization based on products, interests, or services. This functionality facilitates efficient management of interactions, as clients can send targeted messages to categorized groups with a single click, enhancing user engagement and response times.

Koala Roomie

Seed Round in 2015
Koala Roomie is an online platform designed to connect individuals seeking roommates through a matching algorithm akin to dating sites. It focuses on creating compatible living arrangements by assessing users' lifestyles and preferences, ensuring a positive co-living experience. The company employs a rigorous triple verification process that utilizes social media to authenticate user identities, promoting a safe and spam-free environment. By managing its own data and not relying on third-party sources, Koala Roomie emphasizes authenticity and efficiency in its service. Initially, the platform will also offer listing services for realtors to enhance the user experience in finding available rooms.
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