The 20 Most Promising Startups in Central America, According to Investors in the Region

The Top 20 startups from Central America and the Caribbean were unveiled by Startuplinks and Cuantico VP during Caricaco Summit 2026, highlighting high-growth companies that are already expanding beyond their home markets.

A curated mapping backed by venture capital funds

The selection was developed with the support of multiple venture capital firms, which nominated startups directly from their portfolios and close networks. This edition did not include open applications or public research, making it a curated, investor-driven list.

Participating funds included:

• Caricaco Ventures
• Carao Ventures
• Boost
• Enlaces
• Invariantes Fund
• Cacao Ventures
• Barrilete Ventures
• Venture Do
• Amador Holdings
• Innogen Venture Capital

The Top 20 startups shaping the region

The mapping highlights 20 companies across sectors such as fintech, healthtech, SaaS, logistics, and e-commerce, each recognized for its growth potential and regional impact.

Healthtech and AI-driven solutions

• Huli (Costa Rica): A comprehensive healthtech platform connecting patients, providers, and partners, offering appointment scheduling, electronic health records, and telemedicine across Latin America.
• EasyMD (Nicaragua): A telemedicine platform that enables remote consultations, improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
• Sento AI (Guatemala): A B2B SaaS platform using AI-powered voice analytics to optimize contact centers and extract real-time customer insights.

Logistics, infrastructure, and enterprise software

• Boxful (El Salvador): A last-mile logistics and fulfillment platform supporting e-commerce growth with inventory and delivery solutions.
• TagShelf (Dominican Republic): An AI-based intelligent document processing platform that automates data extraction from invoices and legal documents.
• Mission Inbox (Costa Rica): An email infrastructure platform ensuring high deliverability for sales and marketing teams.
• Maic.ai (El Salvador): A process intelligence platform that helps SMEs optimize workflows through automation and data insights.
• Snap Compliance (Costa Rica): A RegTech SaaS platform focused on compliance, risk management, and anti-money laundering processes.
• Tesorio (Panama): An AI-powered platform for financial operations, specializing in accounts receivable automation and cash flow forecasting.

Fintech and financial inclusion

• Ábaco (El Salvador): A B2B lending fintech offering digital factoring and working capital financing through real-time risk assessment.
• Ginih (Honduras): A payments orchestration platform that centralizes multiple collection channels for businesses.
• Osmo (Guatemala): A neobank leveraging Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to enable fast, low-cost transactions.
• Cubo Pago (El Salvador): A fintech solution enabling SMEs to accept digital payments and access financial tools.
• TuMoni (Nicaragua): A digital wallet designed for unbanked populations, facilitating payments and transfers.
• Pana (Dominican Republic): A neobank focused on cross-border financial services for the Latino community.
• Ari (Costa Rica): A fintech platform specializing in FX and cross-border payments.
• Tohkn (El Salvador): An investment platform democratizing access to financial assets in Latin America.

E-commerce, marketplaces, and HR tech

• TobiPets (Costa Rica): A leading pet care e-commerce platform offering products and veterinary services with personalized recommendations.
• Avify (Costa Rica): A SaaS platform enabling omnichannel e-commerce management through synchronized inventory and logistics.
• Jobbi (El Salvador): An HR tech platform connecting young talent with job opportunities through AI-driven matching.

Regional expansion and global ambition

According to the organizers, these startups stand out not only for their technological capabilities but also for their ability to scale across markets.

Many of the selected companies are already operating beyond their home countries, expanding into Latin America and other global regions, reflecting a growing trend of internationally focused startups emerging from Central America and the Caribbean.

The initiative reinforces the region’s increasing relevance in the global startup ecosystem, with venture capital-backed companies building solutions across multiple industries.