Exporta Technologies

Exporta Technologies, founded in 2017 by Pierre Thys and Robert Monaco, operated a business-to-business platform designed to connect suppliers in Latin America with buyers in North America. The company, which also went by Exporta Wholesale, established a network of over 5,000 vetted suppliers across various consumer goods and product categories, serving U.S. buyers. The firm's stated mission was to streamline the sourcing process, offering a more efficient alternative to navigating language and time barriers inherent in direct negotiations.

The platform provided buyers with curated supplier matches based on specific requirements such as size, speed, cost, and design. All suppliers on the platform underwent a vetting process to ensure compliance with federal and local manufacturing standards, including audits for environmental and workplace conditions. This was intended to provide North American buyers with a reliable one-stop solution for sourcing from Latin America. The company's services included market analysis, logistics, digital marketing, and legal services to facilitate trade.

Based in Boston, the company secured funding from several institutional investors, including Pear VC, Valor Equity Partners, and The Graduate Syndicate. Pierre Thys served as the Co-Founder and CEO, while Robert Monaco was the Co-Founder and COO. Despite its efforts to build a digital trade network, Exporta Technologies ceased operations in March of 2023.

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