Conekta

Conekta is a Mexico-based startup that specializes in online payments. Established in 2012 by Cristina Randall, Hector Cardenas, and Leo Fischer, the company has grown to over 160 employees who are dedicated to creating an inclusive digital economy. Conekta's mission is to develop technology that enables universal access to the digital economy, offering solutions for individuals and businesses to process online payments securely and easily, whether through cards, cash, or bank transfers. The company has successfully secured over $21 million in funding from prominent investors such as Propel Venture Capital, Jaguar Ventures, 500 Startups, Variv Capital, and FEMSA. Notably, Conekta has attracted high-profile clients including Google, Uber, Facebook, Netflix, GAIA, Cabify, and Rappi. Moreover, the latest Series B investment of $13 million came from Endeavor Catalyst, Propel Venture Partners, COMETA, FEMSA Ventures, and Bossanova Investimentos on 28 March 2019. Currently, over 6000 businesses of varying sizes rely on Conekta for online payment processing, contributing to the millions of Mexicans who utilize the platform for online transactions.