Cuantico VP shares Argentina’s Most Promising Startups for 2026

Argentina is entering a pivotal moment for innovation and venture capital. The ecosystem shows signs of recovery and optimism after years of macroeconomic challenges, driven by early-stage investment growth, sector professionalization, and the rise of verticals such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, agtech, digital health, and fintech.

According to Cuantico VP, a "Startup to Watch" is a company backed by talent, vision, and resources capable of transforming industries. The Top Argentinian Startups for 2026 list highlights emerging companies that are revolutionizing sectors from fintech to biotechnology, positioning the country for regional leadership in innovation.

Biotechnology & AgTech

Puna Bio

Puna Bio develops biological inputs from extremophile microorganisms of the Argentine Puna to enhance crop yields, restore degraded soils, and reduce carbon emissions. Its Series A round was led by Corteva Catalyst, with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation participating for the first time in an Argentine startup. Puna Bio’s products Kunza and Kanzama are active on over 800,000 acres across the U.S., Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, with plans for expansion to Africa and other regions.

Calice AI

Calice AI offers an artificial intelligence platform for agribusiness, using virtual field trials to predict crop performance and quality while reducing physical testing by up to 80%. The company raised a $2.5 million seed round led by Astanor, projecting $800,000 in revenue for 2025 with validated results in maize, soy, barley, wheat, and rice.

Nunatak Biotech

Specializing in natural solutions for soil restoration, Nunatak Biotech combines Antarctic extremophiles with fast-growing plants like ryegrass to revitalize degraded soils. The startup raised $400,000 in pre-seed funding and is exploring partnerships with Green4Growth and GRIDX for agricultural applications.

Giraffe Bio

Giraffe Bio uses AI-designed biomolecules to improve extraction of critical minerals like copper and lithium. Its hardware-biology-AI platform has increased copper recovery by 20% and reduced lithium extraction times from months to hours. To date, the company has raised $1.136 million.

Health & HealthTech

Oncoliq

Oncoliq revolutionizes early cancer detection with liquid biopsy technology analyzing microRNAs in blood samples, achieving 91% sensitivity in clinical validations. Ongoing pilot studies involve 1,000 volunteers for breast cancer detection in collaboration with Argentina’s Military Hospital and National Cancer Institute.

Motivia

Motivia combines AI and behavioral science to enhance adherence among chronic patients. After raising a $1.2 million pre-seed round led by Alaya Capital, the platform demonstrated an 87% reduction in hospital readmissions and a 44% decrease in mortality among heart failure patients. Expansion to Mexico and Colombia is planned for 2025.

Avedian

Avedian provides an integrated medical records management platform with predictive AI across hospitals, insurance, and laboratories. The company closed a $1 million pre-Series A round led by Meet Capital and operates in five countries, with strategic partnerships including Globant Healthcare & Lifesciences AI.

Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Productivity

Patagon AI

Patagon AI, a platform operating across Ecuador and Argentina, deploys AI agents to automate sales and marketing processes, achieving up to 400% increases in conversion rates. The startup raised $1.1 million from OneVC and 17Sigma, serving clients in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Argentina with projected $2 million ARR for 2025.

Takenos

Takenos is a crypto-fiat digital wallet for Latin American freelancers, enabling international payments and multi-currency management. The company raised a $5 million seed round co-led by Variant and Lattice, processing over $500 million in transactions with partners including Mastercard, Visa, Fireblocks, and Bridge.

Fintech & Cross-Border Payments

Remitee

Remitee offers a B2B2C remittance infrastructure connecting banks, fintechs, and retailers for instant cross-border payments. It raised $20 million led by Krealo (Peru) to expand its platform, which now connects 42 countries and serves over 40 institutions, processing part of the $150 billion annual remittance volume in Latin America.

Mobility & Services

Autonomy

Autonomy operates a “rent-to-own” mobility platform, acquiring vehicles for drivers with purchase options after 12–18 months. The startup raised $1.5 million led by Gabriel Martino and Murchison Ventures. With 200 vehicles currently, it plans to reach 1,000 by 2025 with a projected $10 million investment.

Vaitty (formerly Rapihogar)

Vaitty offers digital home and wellness services, managing over 80,000 services annually after its rebranding in 2025. The platform aims to expand into data-driven home solutions and personalized wellness services.

The Future of Argentina’s Startup Ecosystem

“These startups represent the forefront of Argentine innovation for 2026,” noted Cuantico VP. “They attract top international capital, build globally competitive products, and solve real-world problems with cutting-edge technology. Together, they confirm Argentina’s resilience as a leading entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America, ready for a new decade of growth, regional expansion, and global impact.”

The diversity of sectors, from biotechnology and predictive healthtech to cross-border fintech and AI applications, highlights the breadth of Argentine talent and its capacity to innovate across multiple verticals simultaneously.