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Kontigo is a financial technology company focused on integrating over 1.5 billion people into the financial system, particularly targeting small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America. The company provides a non-custodial and fully decentralized banking solution based on USDC, a stablecoin. Each user is equipped with a USDC wallet designed to safeguard against local inflation while also earning yield through saving circles, known as ROSCAs. Kontigo facilitates a "Save now, buy later" marketplace where users can spend or invest their savings. Additionally, the company has developed an AI-driven credit-building feature accessible via WhatsApp, which tracks and reports users' saving circle activities to local credit bureaus, enhancing their credit profiles.

Pesto is a fintech startup that offers Pesto Mastercard, an asset-backed secured credit card. Pesto Mastercard is making credit more affordable, even if you don’t have an excellent credit history or a good credit score.

Trébol is a technology company that specializes in providing infrastructure for neobanks and fintech lenders, focusing on automating the onboarding process for financial institutions. The company's application programming platform facilitates efficient workflows and secure connections with various financial services, including payment, commerce, tax, and accounting systems. By standardizing data and distributing it through a universal application programming interface, Trébol's software eliminates manual tasks such as document data extraction and retrieval of official company records. This automation allows businesses to enhance their operational efficiency, reducing both time and costs associated with traditional processes.

Paperplane is a technology company that assists builders, plumbers, and timber merchants manage credit risk. It uses predictive analytics to identify customers likely to default up to four weeks before any formal notice or credit report.

Better Financial is a holding company that develops fintech brands focused on helping Americans manage their finances. Their primary product is a banking application designed to assist users in paying off medical debts, offering an integrated insurance policy for everyday expenses and lost income during medical emergencies.

Numida Technologies is a digital financial institution based in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2015. The company specializes in serving micro- and small businesses in East Africa by offering application software that helps these enterprises maintain up-to-date digital financial records. Numida's proprietary credit scoring system enables it to provide unsecured growth and working capital loans to businesses, which not only results in high portfolio yields but also significantly impacts the livelihoods of borrowers. The platform aims to lower risks and costs for lending institutions, leading to improved lending terms for borrowers and fostering a thriving small business sector that creates employment, increases tax revenues, and enhances living standards for entrepreneurs and their staff.

REWORTH facilitates interactions between banks and merchants by leveraging cashback incentives. It uses anonymous transactional data to personalize offers, boost engagement, and provide real-time business intelligence. REWORTH's API infrastructure enables third-party services like credit scoring and fraud prevention.

Founded in March 2020 by Cristóbal Griffero and Lukas Zorich, Fintoc is a financial technology company based in Santiago, Chile. It offers an API that enables online businesses to accept instant payments directly from customers' bank accounts, facilitating digital payment processing, recurring charges, and automated reconciliation.

LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.