PuntoPost raises US$4.8 to expand its last-mile logistics network in Mexico
PuntoPost raises US$4.8 to expand its last-mile logistics network in Mexico, strengthen its technology and accelerate its growth in e-commerce.
PuntoPost announced the close of a US$4.8 million investment round, bringing on a new strategic investor alongside its existing investors: 4Founders Capital, JME Ventures, Lanai and Inclimo. The funding will enable the Mexican startup to strengthen its technology infrastructure, expand its national coverage and consolidate its last-mile logistics network.
Founded by Alberto Leroy and Erick Guerrero, the company aims to transform package distribution in Mexico through a network of delivery points located in neighborhood businesses.
A solution to reduce delivery costs in Mexico
PuntoPost was founded to address one of the country’s main e-commerce challenges: the high cost of shipping.
Currently, shipping a package in Mexico can cost between US$8.57 and US$17.14, a figure that can be up to five times higher than in some European markets.
To address this problem, the startup turns grocery stores, stationery shops, pharmacies and other local businesses into package pickup and delivery points. This model reduces logistics costs by 60% to 80% compared with traditional arrangements, while creating a new source of income for affiliated businesses, which can earn up to US$22.85 more per day by serving as delivery points.
A founding team with experience in logistics and e-commerce
PuntoPost’s growth has been supported by its founders’ experience.
Before founding the company, Alberto Leroy led InPost’s expansion in Spain and Portugal, where the network grew from 3,000 to 12,000 delivery points. Erick Guerrero, meanwhile, was Mercado Libre’s director of operations for Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.
This combination of experience enabled PuntoPost to build a network of more than 2,000 delivery points in just 18 months.
A strategic investor strengthens the business model
The new round brings in a strategic investor whose involvement goes beyond providing capital.
According to the company, the new partner operates in the retail sector and competes directly with Amazon and Mercado Libre on factors such as delivery speed and cost. Its addition will provide access to an alternative last-mile network, reducing reliance on traditional logistics operators such as DHL, FedEx and Estafeta, while also giving the company greater control over the delivery experience for its customers.
Companies such as GoTrendier, Skydropex and Envía.com already use the infrastructure developed by PuntoPost.
“E-commerce in Mexico needs logistics infrastructure that can grow at the same pace as digital sales. Our goal is to bring delivery points closer to people and offer a more efficient and accessible alternative for brands and consumers,” said Alberto Leroy, CEO and co-founder of PuntoPost.
New funding will drive national expansion
The funding will be used to expand the company’s coverage in Mexico, strengthen its commercial partnerships team and continue developing its technology platform to serve larger e-commerce companies.
PuntoPost currently operates in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Veracruz and Tabasco, and is preparing to enter Aguascalientes and Colima as part of its national expansion strategy.
Sustainability is also part of the strategy
The participation of Inclimo, a fund specializing in Climate Tech, also reflects the environmental dimension of PuntoPost’s business model.
By consolidating deliveries at strategic points, the company reduces the number of kilometers traveled by couriers, helping lower CO₂ emissions. This approach positions the startup not only as a solution for optimizing e-commerce logistics, but also as an alternative that promotes more sustainable urban mobility in Mexico.
