Colectivo NYC

Making NYC the Global Capital for Latinos in Tech! Last night, we Andrés Cano and Rafael Barroso hosted Colectivo's first startup pitch competition supported by Pygma, and Lowenstein Sandler LLP, was more than just a showcase—it was a statement: New York City is becoming the global capital for Latinos in tech! 8 incredible Latino-led startups took the stage: 1?? Utoppia – Stefano Angeli -> Latino in NYC (just moved to the city) 2?? Blinka – Juan Pablo Linares Uscher -> From Colombia operating in the US 3?? SQOR.ai – Laz Fuentes -> Latino from NYC 4?? Motai – Mauricio Gil and Alex Burrowes -> From and operating in Colombia 5?? @Convierge – Luciane Serifovic -> Latina from NYC 6?? Propio – Rodrigo Carriedo -> From Mexico living in Seattle 7?? CLEVERMAN – Carlos Barreto -> From Colombia living in NYC 8?? Guardline – Rafael Nova -> From Panama operating in LatAm ?? And our winners: ?? Guardline – A Pygma portfolio company innovating in security tech. ?? Motai – A startup I proudly invested in as an angel. ?? Propio – A fintech game-changer. With the backing of an all-star judging panel—Priya Murali (Cobalt ID), Jonathan Diaz (Sana Capital), Laluy G. (Mastercard), and Carla Avila (Electa Capital)—these founders showcased the talent, ambition, and resilience that define our community. Shout out to the one and only?Juan B. Soto?for supporting Colectivo and the local ecosystem in numerous ways. NYC isn’t just hosting events—we are shaping the future of Latino tech, globally. The energy, the founders, and the vision are all here. It’s time to own our place in the global ecosystem.

Behind the scenes of the Latino-Led Startups Pitch Competition: NYC Edition, brought to you by Colectivo NYC, Pygma, and Lowenstein Sandler LLP. 1. We have two Latino-led Series A startups pitching. 2. We have two out of three startups coming from Latin America at the seed stage. New York City is the city of the world, and it should be the capital of Latinos globally. -Want to attend? link in comments -Want to apply? link in comments

Thank You for an Incredible Latino Tech Mixer! Last night was incredible—filled with energy, inspiration, and connection in one room. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with Colectivo NYC, Pygma?and?Lazo?in Williamsburg! Let’s keep building this community and creating opportunities together. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! #LatinoTech #Networking #LatinoFounders #LatinoInvestors #NYC

?? Calling all Latino founders and investors in NYC's venture ecosystem! ?? It's been a year of big wins, grit, and hustle. Now it's time to celebrate those accomplishments and recharge with our incredible community. Join us for the Latino Tech Mixer: 2024 Farewell Party on November 20th hosted by Colectivo NYC, Lazo and Pygma. Whether you closed a round, launched a product, or simply survived the wild ride that is startup life, you deserve a night to unwind and connect with those who’ve been in the trenches, too. Let's toast to the milestones we’ve achieved and the ones that are yet to come. ?? Don’t miss out on this chance to network, swap stories, and get inspired with the best in NYC’s Latino tech scene. Mark your calendar, spread the word, and let’s end the year on a high note together! ?? RSVP link in comments #latinostartups #entrepreneurship #nycevents #latinoinvestors

Hi Colectivo ! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s padel networking event! Special shoutout to Pygma and Padel Haus for making it all possible. It was more than just a game—it was a chance to connect, share ideas, and build our growing community. The energy on and off the court was incredible, and we hope you had as much fun as we did! Looking forward to more events like this where we can keep building relationships and supporting each other’s growth. Stay plugged into what’s next by joining our Colectivo WhatsApp group: https://lnkd.in/eixKwcZK Love playing padel? Join the Colectivo Padel WA group too: https://lnkd.in/eUzcNVSA If you’re a fintech founder or an investor, please connect with Andrés Cano. Are you raising capital? Please reach out to Rafael Barroso. Thanks again for showing up and making this community stronger. See you at the next one! Best, Colectivo Team