The future of fintech
Our program supports Latino-led fintech startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a focus on B2B payments, vertically focused solutions, fraud prevention, AI, open banking, blockchain, and open money.
Our program
Join PY6, a 10-week fintech acceleration program. Become investment-ready, network with industry leaders, and showcase your startup at our Demo Week, followed by offline weeks during New York Tech Week, Mexico Tech Week, and Colombia Tech Week.
Demo Week & Offline Weeks
Showcase your startup to investors and join us for offline weeks during NYTW, MTW, and CTW.
Investment Readiness
Ready your startup for funding with our comprehensive guidance.
Deepening Fintech
Acquire in-depth insights from fintech industry experts, mentors, and visiting partners.
1% Equity Deal
No cash investment; 1% equity taken. Post-program, we may invest. We have invested in 23% of our portfolio.
Business Growth
Enhancing your startup's sales and funding.
Networking
Expand your network with our cross-border community of founders, investors, and operators.
meet our members
Natalia Jiménez
Visiting Partner. CEO at Lulo X
Joe Merullo
Visiting Partner CEO at Arrenda
Madeleine Clavijo
Venture Partner CEO at Valuaty
jUAN zAVALA
Venture Partner CSO - Girasol
Edwin Zácipa
Venture Partner CEO at L. Fintech Hub
Rafael Barroso
Venture Partner 3x Founder
Felipe Gedeon
Carlos Arango
Alejandro Casa
Salomon Zarruk
Abril Benhumea
Miguel Burger
Laluy Garduno
Activities
Stand-ups
Bi-weekly meetings with fintech leaders
Cohort engage in focused conversations with their mentors, delving into their blockers and progress.
Community
In the ground active community
Join our cross-border community; our NYC closing event is just one of many we host.
Office Hours
1-1 sessions with mentors
Mentor-led one-on-one sessions offer Pygmalion founders custom advice and feedback.
Demo Week
Pitch to fintech investors
Top-performing, investment-ready startups gain exposure to fintech angel investors and VCs from LatAm and the US.
Expert Insights
Interactive workshops or masterclasses
Guided by expert mentors, our interactive workshops and masterclasses provide deep dives into specialized topics.
Plug & Play
Fintech infrastructure solutions
Connect your solution with our partner network to accelerate development and reduce costs.
Requirements
Fintech Startup
This is an industry focused program to maximize your fintech startup's potential.
Pre-seed or seed
We are looking for startups closing their first round and preferably with traction.
Team
Our program is built for collaborative teams with a technical lead or CTO on board.
Industry Experience
Founders with a background in the financial sector are ideal for our program.
Solutions we’re excited about
Payment Infrastructure
LatAm's B2B payment platforms are expected to handle 50% more transactions by 2026, as businesses demand efficient, low-cost payment processing solutions.
Vertical focused solutions
The vertical SaaS market in Latin America is expected to grow by 25% by 2025, driven by the demand for customized digital solutions in niche industries.
B2B Fintech
B2B fintech solutions are expected to manage over $9 trillion in transaction value in LatAm by 2024, reflecting a shift towards digital B2B payment ecosystems.
Hacking AI
AI-driven fintech applications are on track to reduce operational costs by up to 40% in LatAm's financial sector by 2027, enabling more personalized and efficient services.
Insurtech
The insurtech sector in LatAm is poised for a 30% annual growth rate as digital insurance platforms cater to a largely underserved market of over 650 million people.
Fraud
With digital fraud attempts in LatAm increasing by 35% year-over-year, investment in anti-fraud technologies is becoming a critical area of opportunity for regional fintech.