Home to some of Latin America’s most successful tech unicorns, Argentina is a hub for emerging tech startups. In recent years, demand for IT, fintech and cybersecurity services has increased as internet usage has moved beyond the major cities. At the same time, Argentina has also produced highly skilled developers with innovative ideas. We’ve rounded up some of the top startups in Argentina to know.
Top Startups in Argentina to Know
- Ualá
- Mural
- Pomelo
- Karvi
- VU Security
Top Startups in Argentina
Karvi’s digital marketplaces help customers buy and sell automobiles. The company partners with thousands of dealerships and provides car-buying guides to help customers find their ideal vehicle. Additionally, it offers mechanical warranties for its vehicles.
VU Security is a Buenos Aires-based cybersecurity startup that focuses on fraud prevention and identity protection. To provide its security solutions, the company uses processes including document verification, facial, voice and fingerprint recognition.
Pomelo develops a payment infrastructure that helps other fintechs launch in a complex industry. By creating an integrated platform, it helps clients launch debit, credit and crypto cards equipped with EMV 3DS authentication alongside Visa and Mastercard licensing. Pomelo’s clients range from national banks to fintech companies.
Unicorn club member Mural provides a workplace platform designed for collaboration and productivity. It enables users to create Word documents and illustrations with coworkers from a singular whiteboard-style dashboard. Mural also integrates artificial intelligence into its products, which it says aids in idea generation and drafting.
Ualá is an Argentinian fintech company that operates in Colombia and Mexico. The company has over six million users and provides neobanking services, including digital checking accounts, bill pay and peer-to-peer transfers, all of which can be accessed through its mobile app. Ualá was launched in 2017 and is one of Argentina’s top tech unicorns.
