Palenca (Vech)

Payroll API for LatAm

São Paulo, Mexico · Founded 2021 · $3.7M raised

Headquarters
São Paulo
Employees
11–50
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$3.7M
Last Round
$130K SeedApr 2024
Rounds
3

About

Palenca is a payroll API platform for Latin America that enables workers to share their employment records and allows businesses to access and verify that data. Like Plaid for payroll, Palenca connects to payroll systems across LatAm to power background checks, credit underwriting, and financial services for gig workers and formal employees alike. Companies like Kavak and Lalamove use Palenca to streamline KYC, income verification, and financial product eligibility across Mexico and other LatAm markets.

Summary

Palenca (Vech) is a Fintech company based in São Paulo, Mexico, founded in 2021. It has raised $3.7M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $130K Seed round in Apr 2024. Investors include Experian Ventures, Y Combinator Continuity Fund and Bossa Invest.

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Funding History

SeedSeed RoundApr 2024
$130K

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