Argentina Tech Delegation: Meet 16 Companies and an Ambassador Who Breeds Unicorns

A delegation of 16 Argentine software companies is set to descend on Atlanta next Monday, led by a diplomat with an uncharacteristically strong grasp on technology.

These types of visits aren’t new to Atlanta: Through its Argentina Delivers initiative platforming the hundreds of Argentine companies doing near-shoring work for U.S. tech firms, the Argentine government, represented locally by the Consulate General of Argentina, has made the city a frequent stop for tech-focused delegations to the United States. 

But a free opportunity to engage with a founder who has grown two companies to billion-dollar startup status? That comes along with the rarity of a…unicorn.

Ambassador Alejandro “Alec” Oxenford is not just the latest business-focused envoy appointed by President Javier Milei. (In February, Mr. Oxenford succeeded business magnate Gerardo Werthein, who became foreign minister and held the post until a few weeks ago). 

But Mr. Oxenford is also a tech practitioner, having co-founded multiple influential e-commerce platforms. His first, DeRemate, was acquired by MercadoLibre, often described as Latin America’s eBay, in the late 1990s. He then went on to found OLX, a network of online classified marketplaces linking sellers in developing-world nations including on Brazil, India, Romania and other countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Later, he co-founded the letgo in the U.S. Both of the latter had attained billion-dollar valuations at his exit. 

Mr. Oxenford will deliver a keynote speech before engaging in conversation with Technology Association of Georgia President Larry Williams during an event Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. Learn more here 

That discussion will be followed by a chance for Atlanta companies to hold curated “speed meetings” with the visiting Argentine companies during what is being billed as a South Meets South forum. As an added perk, the event will serve as an Argentine wine tasting. Learn more and sign up here

Below are the participating companies: 

1. Borderless Software – Software development and IT consulting firm with offices in Atlanta and Buenos Aires, offering nearshore software solutions and staff augmentation

2. Code First Lab – Agile software development agency specializing in custom solutions, IoT, and rapid MVP development

3. Crombie – Software engineering and strategy firm serving retail, fintech, and cross-industry clients

4. Darwoft – Custom software company focused on mobile and web apps with human-centered design

5. Eureka Labs – Córdoba-based product factory scaling tech products and engineering teams

6. GOSyS (Global Operations Systems) – Consultancy specializing in digital transformation, finance automation, and supply chain solutions

7. I+DIoT Lab – IoT innovation lab developing smart devices and physical-digital integrations

8. Immersive Global Solutions (IGS) – AR/VR firm delivering immersive digital transformation experiences

9. ISURUS – Gaming and e-sports company producing digital experiences and entertainment content

10. Nybble Group – Digital transformation and AI consulting firm based in Buenos Aires

11. Quadion Technologies – Agile development firm offering web and mobile solutions for international markets

12. RD IT – IT consulting and technology solutions provider

13. Rooftop – Staff augmentation and custom development services provider

14. Siltium – Software development and IT services company focused on scalable business solutions

15. The Flock – Boutique technology and consulting firm delivering tailored tech teams

16. Wootic – Software and outsourcing company offering high-quality digital development services

Argentina continues to make the case that it punches above its weight as a tech hub. Home to more than 120,000 software developers with the highest proportion of English speakers in Latin America, the company exports $8 billion in software services annually and fosters an ecosystem that has given rise to 14 unicorn companies, including global leaders such as Globant, Uala, Mural, Auth0 and more. 

The TAG International Business Society board is assisting with the organization of the event, which will be held at 1200 Peachtree Street, with more information provided upon registration.