The finalists of the WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs Competition will be heard by the most relevant investors of the venture capital industry in our region, who will meet in Miami on the occasion of the VC Latam Summit, organized by nine national associations of venture capital and private equity.

More than 300 applicants applied for this call aimed at the most innovative and dynamic women entrepreneurs in the region. The startups had to have a female founder or a woman in their leadership team and technology had to be a key element of their product or service. The companies must also be in the process of raising financing, be headquartered and operate in at least one country in Latin America and the Caribbean.

"WeXchange is one of BID Lab's flagship platforms to develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean while addressing priorities such as gender equality. Companies with women in their leadership teams generate better returns on investment. Women entrepreneurs, technology and innovation form a virtuous circle that helps keep Latin America and the Caribbean on the path to recovery", said Irene Arias, CEO of IDB Lab.

The finalist startups come from seven countries in the region (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru) and are focused in the areas of finance, education, health, food, agriculture, veterinary, human resources, commerce, and artificial intelligence and big data. In addition to contacting potential investors, the representatives of these fifteen companies have had the opportunity to participate in a five-day bootcamp organized by Google to receive specific training including workshops on technology, digital marketing, leadership and capital raising.

The STEM leader finalists who will present their companies are:

Tatiana Malvasio, co-founder and COO of Kilimo (Argentina), a solution that uses artificial intelligence to help farmers reduce irrigation and optimize their crops.

Ingrid Briggiler, founder and CEO of Nume (Argentina), a monthly subscription solution to purchase contraceptives and access medical consultations in a simple and affordable way.

Ingrid Briggiler, founder and CEO of Nume (Argentina), a monthly subscription solution for purchasing contraceptives and accessing medical consultations in a simple and affordable way.

Omaira Saucedo, co-founder and CMO of Tu Gerente (Bolivia), a financial software for SMEs that organizes and compiles in one place the information of SMEs, facilitating records and management.

Coloma Gil, co-founder and CEO of Ambar (Chile), a pet care platform that improves animal welfare by offering veterinary appointments and the sale of pet medications, food and accessories, among other services, and Agustina Colunga, who is COO of Get on Board (Chile), an IT professional recruitment platform.

Elena Shtonova, CEO of Mo Technologies (Colombia), a company that offers modular credit services and uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to determine the financial capacity of companies, merchants and individuals.

Catalina Gómez, co-founder and CEO of Veloz (Colombia), a platform that connects commercial brands with women dedicated to independent sales.

Fernanda Alderette, founder and CEO of Databits (Ecuador), a live online learning platform to improve employee skills in data science and artificial intelligence.

Andrea Baba, co-founder and CEO of Fitco (Mexico), an all-in-one business software that allows creating customized web pages and integrating online payment solutions, facilitating online sales.

Gabriela Ceballos, co-founder and CEO of Hitch (Mexico), a data-driven, technology-enabled recruiting platform that compensates for the lack of data by hiring the right talent.

Kylie Naughton, COO of Jefa (Mexico), a digital community just for women that allows female entrepreneurs to access financing opportunities, such as savings accounts, credit cards and loans.

Elizabeth Ureta, CSO of Plant Squad (Mexico), a company that formulates, manufactures and markets 100% plant-based food products that enable consumers to follow a more environmentally and health-friendly vegetarian diet.

Marianella Alvarez, growth leader of Manzana Verde (Peru), a monthly subscription platform delivering healthy meals and nutritional advice.

Laure Schlesinger, co-founder and COO of Prestamype (Peru), a Fintech company focused on providing financing and e-invoicing solutions to micro and small businesses.

Domenica Obando, founder and CEO of Talently (Peru), a company that trains tech talent in Latin America to get remote jobs worldwide.

The event organized by WeXchange to connect entrepreneurs with investors includes an informal chat with founders and partners of startups and venture capital funds who will share their experiences with the audience in person and online, providing practical tips for raising capital, one of the biggest challenges when starting a business.

This event is made possible thanks to the support of Google and the Women's Entrepreneurship Finance Initiative (We-Fi).

It will take place on may 24 in person in the city of Miami and virtually via streaming, after registering here. For more information visit the WeXchange website.