It’s been a rigorous last two months searching throughout Latin America for the next batch of startups to join our portfolio. During this time we received applications from over 825 companies, interviewed over 150, and finally selected 12 companies to welcome to the #500strong global family.

Today we are  thrilled to announce the latest companies to the 500 Startups Mexico City Seed Program, Batch 8. This new batch consists of founders from all over Latin America; with companies from Argentina (2 companies), Chile (1 company), Colombia (1 company), Mexico (6 companies), and Peru (2 companies). Batch 8 includes a focus on FinTech (4 companies), Logistics (3 companies), SAAS (2 companies), E-commerce (2 companies), and Recruiting.

Here’s a full list of LatAm Batch 8 companies:

Apurata  — A platform providing small loans to underbanked Latin Americans.

Atexto  — Provides audio to text high-quality & low-cost transcription services via API.

Carengo  — A a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.

Decompris  — A comparison shopping platform that helps users compare products from the main e-commerce sites in LatAm.

Deenty  — A platform that helps dentists find new patients.

Garage  — A platform that enables vehicle owners to find trusted mechanics that come to you.

Gestarcoop  — A management software for micro-finance institutions.

Mienvio  — A Multi-carrier shipping API for e-commerce stores in México.

My Job Studio  — An online recruiter that connects employers with talented individuals utilizing AI to speed up the matching process.

SEM  — A Crowdfunding platform that connects investors to solar energy projects

The Fit Body Co.  — E-commerce sports & nutrition supplements brand for women.

Tranqui  — Digital advisor that help employees make the best financial decisions.

Welcome to the #500Strong family LatAm Batch 8!