With AI and market education, Subastas & Comercio aims for the Latin American market as a 'circular tech'

Martha Gómez, CEO of Subastas & Comercio. Photo: Courtesy/Subastas & Comercio

With AI and market education, Subastas & Comercio aims for the Latin American market as a 'circular tech'

TL;DR

  • Subastas & Comercio is transforming from an auction company into a 'circular tech' platform.
  • The company enables businesses to view assets as sources of liquidity rather than immobilized inventory.
  • In 2025, they reached 150,000 users and processed approximately $300 billion in transactions.
  • The company is set to expand its business model into Latin America in 2026, utilizing artificial intelligence.
  • User growth is accelerating, partly due to increased information access via social media.
  • Subastas & Comercio aims to become an economic system, not just a platform, by creating an efficient marketplace.
  • They offer educational programs like the 'Universidad del Subastador' to inform buyers and sellers.
  • The platform balances participation between SMEs (70%) and individuals (30%).
  • Individuals are increasingly joining for business opportunities or savings, acquiring goods up to 30% below market price.
  • They work with approximately 90% of Colombia's oil industry and major companies in tech, communications, and finance.
  • The company projects over 30% growth for the current year.
  • Expansion into Latin America is a key strategic goal, with initial presence in Panama and operations in Ecuador.
  • Their expansion strategy relies on a 'growth loop' model and leveraging technology to eliminate geographical barriers.
  • Target markets in Latin America include Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
  • The goal is for 20% of transactions to come from Latin America by the end of 2026, up from the current 6%.