Alima

Alima is a supply chain technology company based in Mexico City, Mexico, founded in 2021. As part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch, Alima focuses on simplifying the procurement of fresh goods in Latin America. The company provides an integrated platform that helps businesses manage buying orders, product ordering, expense management, and logistics for perishable products like fruits and vegetables. Alima primarily serves business-to-business (B2B) clients, including restaurants, consumer packaged goods brands, and retailers. Its platform assists these clients in planning purchases, reducing procurement complexity, and optimizing supply chain operations. Key features include procurement planning, order management, expense management, and logistics coordination, all aimed at ensuring the freshness and timely delivery of goods. The company is led by founders Jorge Vizcayno and Blanca Espinosa, who bring extensive experience in software development, data engineering, marketing, and business development. Alima is dedicated to enhancing the perishable food supply chain in Latin America by leveraging technology and logistics expertise.