Innovation, growth and adaptability are some of the qualities of the 10 best startups in Mexico to work for, reveals the LinkedIn Top Startups 2022 list.
In this edition, financial services and electronic commerce companies stand out, which have been able to adapt and prosper in the face of a challenging environment, such as the pandemic, when e-commerce grew by 81%, according to data from the Mexican Sales Association On-line.
The other sectors that also stand out in the list are real estate, health, transport and logistics, which have stood out for their ability to overcome uncertainty and optimize their professional growth by showing a greater commitment to attracting talent.
Paulina Martínez, Daily News Lead of LinkedIn Noticias México, highlighted that “the world of work has undergone an unprecedented transformation in recent years, which is why we want to celebrate and recognize those companies that have stood out for being more resilient than ever in the face of an economy in constant transformation, and that have captured the attention of the best talent”.
The pillars
The companies were valued according to four pillars:
- Employability growth: increase in the workforce of at least 10 percent
- Engagement and interaction through LinkedIn: the interaction with the startup’s profile on the social network by people who are not employees, as well as interactions with its collaborators.
- Employment interest: the rate of people viewing and applying for jobs at the company, including paid and unpaid postings.
- Attraction of top or higher talent: measures how many employees the startup has recruited from companies that are considered LinkedIn Top Companies, as well as the percentage of the startup’s total workforce.
“Each of the companies on this list inspire entrepreneurs to continue growing and are presented as an excellent option for professionals looking to take the next step in their careers,” said Martínez.
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Kavak
The first Mexican unicorn, dedicated to the purchase and sale of cars, has 3,500 employees. The most common competencies are: business management, project management and data science.
Areas with more workers: Operations, Engineering and Business Development
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clear
The fintech that offers corporate credit cards and has a business solution employs 208 employees, the main skills are business management, data science and web development.
Areas with more workers: Engineering, Sales and Support
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Homie.mx
The proptech that facilitates the leasing process, through collection management and a predictive tenant approval model, has 147 employees who develop business management, leadership and web development skills.
Areas with more workers: Engineering, Business Development and Support
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Just
The startup that is considered a digital supermarket has 2,000 employees, who develop leadership, business management and teamwork skills.
Areas with more workers: Operations, Engineering and Human Resources.
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Sofia
The startup specialized in health employs 96 people, the main competencies of the collaborators are business management, leadership and project management.
Areas with more workers: Engineering, Sales and Support.
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Mendel
The business financial management platform provides work for 73 employees who develop leadership, business management and negotiation skills.
Areas with more workers: Sales, Support and Consulting.
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merama
Investor company of companies dedicated to e-commerce that employs 191 people, who develop skills in business management, leadership and project management.
Areas with more workers: Marketing, Business Development and Operations.
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Flink Mexico
The virtual broker that offers a card and a debit account to save or invest through an application, employs 130 people and develops their skills in business management, web development and leadership.
Areas with more workers: Engineering, Art and Design, Operations and Support.
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Nowports
The freight forwarder that provides logistics services and financing plans to importers and exporters has 195 workers with skills in business management, leadership and project management.
Areas with more workers: Sales, Engineering and Information Technology.
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fair play
The investment startup focused on entrepreneurs has 84 employees and the most common skills are business management, leadership and teamwork.
Areas with more workers: Sales, Engineering and Support.
The study was carried out from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 and it was taken into account that the companies were independent and privately owned, had 50 or more employees in the country, were seven years old or less, and had their headquarters in Mexico. .
