QED Investors

QED Investors, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with an additional office in New York City. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive financial services and fintech companies. QED invests in seed, early venture, and mid venture stages across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing the role of information in their success and fostering a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Shruti Batra

Principal

Tommy Blanchard

COO

Laura Bock

Partner

Christian Limon

Investor

Yusuf Ozdalga

Partner

Mike Packer

Partner

Alexandra Piedrahita

Principal

Alex Taub

Principal

Victoria Zuo

Principal

Adams Conrad

Principal

Past deals in Mexico

minu

Series B in 2024
minu is revolutionizing the financial health of Mexican employees, offering them access to their already worked salary when they need it, instead of having to wait for payroll. The company works with HR divisions of companies that offer the provision of minu to improve satisfaction, retention, and attraction of talent. minu is supported by FinTech's leading institutional investors globally, including QED.

Aplazo

Series B in 2024
Aplazo is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing financial access and opportunities in Mexico. Its platform allows users to make online purchases at affiliated stores and pay for them in installments. Customers can apply through the website and choose a delayed payment option, which enables them to manage their finances more effectively. This installment payment plan not only benefits users by providing flexibility in payment but also helps businesses expand their customer base by tapping into new marketing channels. Aplazo aims to empower individuals with financial solutions that promote responsible spending and improve overall access to goods and services.

Zubale

Series A in 2023
Zubale is a business management platform that connects retailers with independent gig workers to enhance e-commerce operations. By facilitating a marketplace for gig workers, Zubale enables retailers to efficiently manage various digital tasks, improving operational metrics such as fill rates and customer satisfaction. The company has completed over 3 million jobs across 90 cities and 16,800 stores, primarily in Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica, with plans to expand further across Latin America. Founded by Allison Campbell and Sebastian Monroy, who possess extensive experience in retail from their backgrounds at Walmart and P&G, Zubale aims to streamline business productivity and extend market reach for its clients through innovative technical integrations.

Cobre

Series B in 2023
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico

Nuvocargo

Series B in 2023
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a digital platform specializing in cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company offers an integrated suite of services, including customs brokerage, freight forwarding, cargo insurance, and supply chain financing. Nuvocargo distinguishes itself by providing standardized and transparent quotes through its network of carriers, along with a cloud-based dashboard that enables real-time cargo tracking, shipment status updates, and customs clearance management. The company aims to modernize the largely untapped $2 trillion logistics market, enhancing visibility and efficiency for shippers. With a bilingual team that bridges technology and logistics across the Americas, Nuvocargo has reported significant revenue growth since its inception, reflecting its unique position in the industry.

minu

Convertible Note in 2023
minu is revolutionizing the financial health of Mexican employees, offering them access to their already worked salary when they need it, instead of having to wait for payroll. The company works with HR divisions of companies that offer the provision of minu to improve satisfaction, retention, and attraction of talent. minu is supported by FinTech's leading institutional investors globally, including QED.

Mattilda

Seed Round in 2022
Mattilda is a Mexican company focused on addressing financial challenges faced by schools in Mexico and Latin America. It offers a finance management platform that aims to streamline financial operations for both parents and private educational institutions. The platform enables schools to advance tuition fees, ensuring predictable cash flow and minimizing delays in payments. Additionally, it provides various payment methods for parents, allowing them to manage their finances more efficiently. Through automated collection management products and access to medium and long-term credits, Mattilda supports schools in maintaining their focus on delivering high-quality education while resolving their financial issues.

Zubale

Series A in 2022
Zubale is a business management platform that connects retailers with independent gig workers to enhance e-commerce operations. By facilitating a marketplace for gig workers, Zubale enables retailers to efficiently manage various digital tasks, improving operational metrics such as fill rates and customer satisfaction. The company has completed over 3 million jobs across 90 cities and 16,800 stores, primarily in Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica, with plans to expand further across Latin America. Founded by Allison Campbell and Sebastian Monroy, who possess extensive experience in retail from their backgrounds at Walmart and P&G, Zubale aims to streamline business productivity and extend market reach for its clients through innovative technical integrations.

Cobre

Series A in 2022
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico

Kalto

Seed Round in 2022
Kalto is a B2B payment company established in 2022 and headquartered in Mexico, dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in enhancing their growth. The company provides software solutions that streamline payment processes, reduce administrative costs, and improve cash flow management. Kalto's platform integrates merchant and business-to-business payments into e-commerce marketplaces and websites, facilitating frictionless checkout experiences. By automating payment reconciliation, Kalto enables businesses to optimize their payment systems, ultimately boosting sales and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Nuvocargo

Venture Round in 2021
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a digital platform specializing in cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company offers an integrated suite of services, including customs brokerage, freight forwarding, cargo insurance, and supply chain financing. Nuvocargo distinguishes itself by providing standardized and transparent quotes through its network of carriers, along with a cloud-based dashboard that enables real-time cargo tracking, shipment status updates, and customs clearance management. The company aims to modernize the largely untapped $2 trillion logistics market, enhancing visibility and efficiency for shippers. With a bilingual team that bridges technology and logistics across the Americas, Nuvocargo has reported significant revenue growth since its inception, reflecting its unique position in the industry.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Kocomo

Seed Round in 2021
Kocomo is an early-stage proptech startup focused on revolutionizing second home ownership through a transparent marketplace for luxury properties. The company offers a co-ownership model that allows up to eight families to jointly own vacation homes, making luxury living more accessible. Users can browse available properties on the platform and reserve dates for their visits, ensuring that they enjoy well-equipped homes with all necessary amenities at a subsidized cost. Initially launched in Mexico, Kocomo aims to help individuals achieve their dream of vacation home ownership while fostering memorable experiences. With backing from prominent investors across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, Kocomo is positioned to expand its innovative approach to property ownership globally.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Bitso

Series C in 2021
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

Nuvocargo

Series A in 2021
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a digital platform specializing in cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company offers an integrated suite of services, including customs brokerage, freight forwarding, cargo insurance, and supply chain financing. Nuvocargo distinguishes itself by providing standardized and transparent quotes through its network of carriers, along with a cloud-based dashboard that enables real-time cargo tracking, shipment status updates, and customs clearance management. The company aims to modernize the largely untapped $2 trillion logistics market, enhancing visibility and efficiency for shippers. With a bilingual team that bridges technology and logistics across the Americas, Nuvocargo has reported significant revenue growth since its inception, reflecting its unique position in the industry.

minu

Series A in 2021
minu is revolutionizing the financial health of Mexican employees, offering them access to their already worked salary when they need it, instead of having to wait for payroll. The company works with HR divisions of companies that offer the provision of minu to improve satisfaction, retention, and attraction of talent. minu is supported by FinTech's leading institutional investors globally, including QED.

Cobre

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico

Bitso

Series B in 2020
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. The company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, providing users with a marketplace where they can trade fractions of various digital assets. Bitso's platform is designed for ease of use, allowing customers to conduct transactions and make payments via mobile devices. By focusing on the fintech and blockchain sectors, Bitso aims to enhance accessibility to cryptocurrency trading for users in Mexico and beyond.

Konfio

Series D in 2019
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Kavak

Series B in 2019
KAVAK is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars, primarily in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, the company leverages real-time market data to provide sellers with fair offers for their vehicles, allowing transactions to be completed quickly and conveniently from home. KAVAK enhances the customer experience by offering services such as home delivery, vehicle collection, and pre-owned car financing, enabling users to navigate the car trading process with ease. The platform specializes in e-commerce within the automotive and retail sectors, making it a prominent player in the used car market.

minu

Seed Round in 2019
minu is revolutionizing the financial health of Mexican employees, offering them access to their already worked salary when they need it, instead of having to wait for payroll. The company works with HR divisions of companies that offer the provision of minu to improve satisfaction, retention, and attraction of talent. minu is supported by FinTech's leading institutional investors globally, including QED.

Covalto

Series B in 2019
Covalto, formerly known as Credijusto, is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in providing comprehensive financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, Covalto has developed a robust technology infrastructure that utilizes digital tax, e-invoice, and financial data to streamline the underwriting and servicing of SMEs. The company offers a multi-product credit platform, banking services, and a suite of business analytics tools, all designed to facilitate accessible and transparent credit for business growth. In 2021, Covalto distinguished itself as the first fintech in Mexico to acquire a regulated bank, further enhancing its digital banking and service offerings for SMEs.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Covalto

Series A in 2018
Covalto, formerly known as Credijusto, is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in providing comprehensive financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2015, Covalto has developed a robust technology infrastructure that utilizes digital tax, e-invoice, and financial data to streamline the underwriting and servicing of SMEs. The company offers a multi-product credit platform, banking services, and a suite of business analytics tools, all designed to facilitate accessible and transparent credit for business growth. In 2021, Covalto distinguished itself as the first fintech in Mexico to acquire a regulated bank, further enhancing its digital banking and service offerings for SMEs.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Konfio

Series A in 2016
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.
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