Luis Huertas
About Luis Huertas
Luis Huertas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Littio, a neobank designed to address currency devaluation for Latin Americans, which has seen significant growth and innovation since its inception in 2021.
Luis Huertas Co-Founder & CEO
Luis Huertas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Littio, a neobank aimed at addressing currency devaluation issues for Latin Americans. Under his leadership, Littio has grown rapidly, gaining significant traction in the fintech industry. Huertas began his journey with Littio by launching its first product prototype in September 2021 and has since overseen multiple key milestones, including successful funding rounds and product launches.
Littio Founding and Early Development
Luis Huertas co-founded Littio with a vision to provide innovative financial solutions to Latin Americans facing currency devaluation challenges. The first prototype of Littio's product was launched in September 2021. Huertas led the company through a pre-seed funding round in December 2021, securing US $3.7M from notable investors including Adam Neumann, Justin Mateen, GFC, First Check Ventures, and OrangeDAO.
Littio Product Launches and Public Reception
Luis Huertas successfully brought Littio to the general public in February 2022. Following the public launch, Littio introduced the Littio Card in June 2022 and celebrated its first anniversary in September 2022 with over 150,000 users. The company continued to innovate by launching the Littio Virtual Card in December 2022 and starting the distribution of the Littio Physical Card in February 2023.
Y Combinator Acceptance and Financial Product Expansion
In November 2022, Littio was accepted into Y Combinator for the YC Winter 2023 Batch, marking a significant recognition of the company's potential. Luis Huertas led Littio to launch a digital Euro account in April 2023, followed by a digital Colombian Peso account in August 2023. These expansions have positioned Littio as a versatile and adaptive player in the fintech industry.
Littio's Awards and Regional Expansion
Under Luis Huertas' leadership, Littio has achieved considerable recognition. In May 2023, Fintech Americas awarded Littio as the most innovative fintech of the year. Huertas also spearheaded Littio's expansion into Argentina, announced in June 2023. These accomplishments highlight Littio's growing influence and Huertas' effective strategic direction.