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Grupo GDA
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Grupo GDA
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grupogda.net
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Private
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2020
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Grupo GDA is a privately held technology holding company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Mexico City, operating across Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and the United States. The group functions as a venture builder, incubating and operating wholly-owned AI-powered product companies that address both enterprise and consumer use cases. Its portfolio comprises four subsidiaries: GDALAB (custom software development and APIs), Jelou (a conversational AI platform delivered via WhatsApp for enterprise messaging such as collections, reminders, advisory, and follow-ups), VIA8 (an AI-driven virtual influencer agency operating on Instagram), and KIMSTYLE (an AI personal styling assistant delivered via WhatsApp).

Underlying the portfolio is a shared technical foundation in conversational AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, and recommendation systems, applied across text, image, and multimodal modalities. Distribution is anchored on consumer messaging surfaces — WhatsApp for Jelou and KIMSTYLE, Instagram for VIA8 — which allows products to reach users without requiring native app installs. Each subsidiary operates under its own brand and product website (gdalab.com, jelou.com, via8.ai, kimstyle.mx).

The business model and revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. No pricing information, named customers, funding rounds, or revenue figures are available. Customer segments are described at a category level: enterprise businesses seeking AI-driven customer engagement automation and individual consumers seeking AI-assisted styling and influencer experiences. The company appears to operate as a bootstrapped holding structure — there is no indication of institutional venture capital or private equity backing, and no management team beyond the founder, Pablo Andrés Alvarado Cordero, is named in the available data.

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Grupo GDA is a privately held LATAM-based technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered product subsidiaries — including Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp), VIA8 (AI virtual influencers on Instagram), KIMSTYLE (AI styling assistant), and GDALAB (custom software) — serving enterprise and consumer markets across Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and the United States.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMexico City, Mexico
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Mexico City
HQ countrystring
Mexico
HQ regionstring
Latin America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
conversational AI platforms, custom software development, AI virtual influencers, WhatsApp business automation, AI personal styling
Industry3 codes
1Customer Experience (CX) QA, Analytics & Voice-of-Customer Operations
CodeBPAAABANPrimaryYes
2General Customer Service (Order/Account/Inquiries)
CodeBPAAABAAPrimaryNo
3Integrations, APIs & Automation (Middleware/iPaaS)
CodeTHALAMANPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises5511
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises551
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Management Services8741
  • Services-Advertising Agencies7311
Product category
Conversational AI Platforms
Social media profiles1 record
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components2 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1GDALAB
Description

Technology company specializing in software development and custom APIs, focused on web platforms and digital experiences.

grupogda.net
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Core offering1 text field

Grupo GDA is a technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered software platforms through four subsidiaries: Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp business messaging handling collections, reminders, advisory, and follow-ups), VIA8 (AI-driven virtual influencer agency on Instagram available 24/7), KIMSTYLE (AI personal image advisor on WhatsApp), and GDALAB (custom software development and API services). The portfolio addresses enterprise customer communication, virtual influencer marketing, consumer styling assistance, and bespoke digital solutions.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Grupo GDA is a technology holding company that develops and operates multiple digital product companies focused on solving everyday problems through technology. The portfolio consists of four distinct products: GDALab (software development and API services), Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp business messaging), VIA8 (AI-powered virtual influencer platform), and KIMSTYLE (AI personal styling assistant). These products share a common foundation in AI and digital platforms while serving different market needs from enterprise software development to consumer-facing AI services.

Product and service4 records
1Jelou
CategoryConversational AI / Customer Communication Automation
Description

Conversational AI platform that enables businesses to connect with customers through automated, intelligent, and empathetic messaging via WhatsApp, handling collections, reminders, advisory services, and follow-ups with adaptive technology for personalized real-time experiences.

2VIA8
CategoryVirtual Influencer / AI Marketing Platform
Description

AI-powered virtual influencer agency that enables users to connect with virtual influencers in real-time through Instagram, delivering interactive and personalized experiences available 24/7.

3KIMSTYLE
CategoryAI Consumer Styling Assistant
Description

AI-powered personal image advisory platform delivered via WhatsApp that helps users decide what to wear and how to combine existing wardrobe items based on personal style and daily routine.

4GDALAB
CategoryCustom Software Development / API Services
Description

Technology company specializing in software development and personalized APIs, focused on creating innovative digital solutions, web platforms, and functional digital experiences that solve real-world problems for businesses.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move3 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
1Twilio
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major cloud communications platform with WhatsApp Business API and messaging capabilities. Overlaps with Jelou's WhatsApp-based messaging, though Twilio serves a broader portfolio of communication channels.

2Infobip
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global cloud communications platform with strong WhatsApp Business API and conversational AI offerings. Directly comparable to Jelou's enterprise messaging and conversational AI use cases across LATAM and emerging markets.

3Globant
TypeRegional player
Description

Large LATAM-based digital transformation and software development company. Comparable to GDALAB's custom software and API development services, with significant scale advantage.

4Soul Machines
TypeDirect peer
Description

AI platform for creating autonomous, human-like digital personas and virtual influencers. Directly comparable to VIA8's AI-powered virtual influencer offering with real-time interaction.

5Yellow.ai
TypeDirect peer
Description

Enterprise conversational AI platform supporting WhatsApp, web, and voice channels with autonomous agents. Closely comparable to Jelou's AI-powered customer engagement automation via WhatsApp.

6Ada
TypeDirect peer
Description

AI-powered customer service automation platform. Comparable to Jelou's autonomous conversational agents for customer service, collections, and follow-ups.

7Sinch
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global CPaaS and messaging platform with WhatsApp Business API and conversational AI capabilities. Overlaps with Jelou's WhatsApp-messaging focus as part of a broader communications portfolio.

8Vue.ai
TypeDirect peer
Description

AI-powered fashion and styling platform providing personalized recommendations. Directly comparable to KIMSTYLE's personal image advisory and wardrobe recommendation capabilities.

9Cognigy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Enterprise conversational and agentic AI platform for customer service automation. Comparable to Jelou's enterprise conversational AI capabilities, though primarily serving larger enterprises globally.

10CM.com
TypeDirect peer
Description

CPaaS and conversational AI provider with strong WhatsApp Business capabilities and LATAM presence. Directly comparable to Jelou's WhatsApp-native conversational AI offering.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability8 records

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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries4 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Grupo GDA

Conversational AI Platformsgrupogda.net

Grupo GDA is a privately held LATAM-based technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered product subsidiaries — including Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp), VIA8 (AI virtual influencers on Instagram), KIMSTYLE (AI styling assistant), and GDALAB (custom software) — serving enterprise and consumer markets across Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and the United States.

What Grupo GDA does

Grupo GDA is a privately held technology holding company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Mexico City, operating across Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and the United States. The group functions as a venture builder, incubating and operating wholly-owned AI-powered product companies that address both enterprise and consumer use cases. Its portfolio comprises four subsidiaries: GDALAB (custom software development and APIs), Jelou (a conversational AI platform delivered via WhatsApp for enterprise messaging such as collections, reminders, advisory, and follow-ups), VIA8 (an AI-driven virtual influencer agency operating on Instagram), and KIMSTYLE (an AI personal styling assistant delivered via WhatsApp).

Underlying the portfolio is a shared technical foundation in conversational AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, and recommendation systems, applied across text, image, and multimodal modalities. Distribution is anchored on consumer messaging surfaces — WhatsApp for Jelou and KIMSTYLE, Instagram for VIA8 — which allows products to reach users without requiring native app installs. Each subsidiary operates under its own brand and product website (gdalab.com, jelou.com, via8.ai, kimstyle.mx).

The business model and revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. No pricing information, named customers, funding rounds, or revenue figures are available. Customer segments are described at a category level: enterprise businesses seeking AI-driven customer engagement automation and individual consumers seeking AI-assisted styling and influencer experiences. The company appears to operate as a bootstrapped holding structure — there is no indication of institutional venture capital or private equity backing, and no management team beyond the founder, Pablo Andrés Alvarado Cordero, is named in the available data.

Grupo GDA firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Grupo GDA
Legal name
Grupo GDA
Website
https://grupogda.net
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Grupo GDA is a privately held LATAM-based technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered product subsidiaries — including Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp), VIA8 (AI virtual influencers on Instagram), KIMSTYLE (AI styling assistant), and GDALAB (custom software) — serving enterprise and consumer markets across Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and the United States.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Grupo GDA industry classification

Industry
Product category
Conversational AI Platforms
NAICS
Management of Companies and Enterprises (5511), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)
SIC
Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)
akta.pro primary industry
Customer Experience (CX) QA, Analytics & Voice-of-Customer Operations (BPAAABAN)
akta.pro secondary industries
General Customer Service (Order/Account/Inquiries) (BPAAABAA), Integrations, APIs & Automation (Middleware/iPaaS) (THALAMAN)

Keywords

  • Conversational AI platforms
  • Custom software development
  • AI virtual influencers
  • WhatsApp business automation
  • AI personal styling

Where Grupo GDA is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mexico City
HQ country
Mexico
HQ region
Latin America

Markets served

Grupo GDA business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Grupo GDA product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Grupo GDA is a technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered software platforms through four subsidiaries: Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp business messaging handling collections, reminders, advisory, and follow-ups), VIA8 (AI-driven virtual influencer agency on Instagram available 24/7), KIMSTYLE (AI personal image advisor on WhatsApp), and GDALAB (custom software development and API services). The portfolio addresses enterprise customer communication, virtual influencer marketing, consumer styling assistance, and bespoke digital solutions.

Product overview

Grupo GDA is a technology holding company that develops and operates multiple digital product companies focused on solving everyday problems through technology. The portfolio consists of four distinct products: GDALab (software development and API services), Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp business messaging), VIA8 (AI-powered virtual influencer platform), and KIMSTYLE (AI personal styling assistant). These products share a common foundation in AI and digital platforms while serving different market needs from enterprise software development to consumer-facing AI services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • GDALAB: Technology company specializing in software development and custom APIs, focused on web platforms and digital experiences.
  • Jelou
  • VIA8
  • KIMSTYLE

Products and services

  • Jelou Conversational AI platform that enables businesses to connect with customers through automated, intelligent, and empathetic messaging via WhatsApp, handling collections, reminders, advisory services, and follow-ups with adaptive technology for personalized real-time experiences.
  • VIA8 AI-powered virtual influencer agency that enables users to connect with virtual influencers in real-time through Instagram, delivering interactive and personalized experiences available 24/7.
  • KIMSTYLE AI-powered personal image advisory platform delivered via WhatsApp that helps users decide what to wear and how to combine existing wardrobe items based on personal style and daily routine.
  • GDALAB Technology company specializing in software development and personalized APIs, focused on creating innovative digital solutions, web platforms, and functional digital experiences that solve real-world problems for businesses.

Companies that use Grupo GDA

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Grupo GDA technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Grupo GDA partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Grupo GDA competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Twilio: Major cloud communications platform with WhatsApp Business API and messaging capabilities. Overlaps with Jelou's WhatsApp-based messaging, though Twilio serves a broader portfolio of communication channels.
  • Sinch: Global CPaaS and messaging platform with WhatsApp Business API and conversational AI capabilities. Overlaps with Jelou's WhatsApp-messaging focus as part of a broader communications portfolio.

Direct peers

  • Infobip: Global cloud communications platform with strong WhatsApp Business API and conversational AI offerings. Directly comparable to Jelou's enterprise messaging and conversational AI use cases across LATAM and emerging markets.
  • Soul Machines: AI platform for creating autonomous, human-like digital personas and virtual influencers. Directly comparable to VIA8's AI-powered virtual influencer offering with real-time interaction.
  • Yellow.ai: Enterprise conversational AI platform supporting WhatsApp, web, and voice channels with autonomous agents. Closely comparable to Jelou's AI-powered customer engagement automation via WhatsApp.
  • Ada: AI-powered customer service automation platform. Comparable to Jelou's autonomous conversational agents for customer service, collections, and follow-ups.
  • Vue.ai: AI-powered fashion and styling platform providing personalized recommendations. Directly comparable to KIMSTYLE's personal image advisory and wardrobe recommendation capabilities.
  • Cognigy: Enterprise conversational and agentic AI platform for customer service automation. Comparable to Jelou's enterprise conversational AI capabilities, though primarily serving larger enterprises globally.
  • CM.com: CPaaS and conversational AI provider with strong WhatsApp Business capabilities and LATAM presence. Directly comparable to Jelou's WhatsApp-native conversational AI offering.

Regional players

  • Globant: Large LATAM-based digital transformation and software development company. Comparable to GDALAB's custom software and API development services, with significant scale advantage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Grupo GDA social profiles

Digital presence

Grupo GDA financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Grupo GDA leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Grupo GDA subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

Grupo GDA funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Grupo GDA M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Grupo GDA

What does Grupo GDA do?

Grupo GDA is a technology holding company that builds and operates AI-powered software platforms through four subsidiaries: Jelou (conversational AI for WhatsApp business messaging handling collections, reminders, advisory, and follow-ups), VIA8 (AI-driven virtual influencer agency on Instagram available 24/7), KIMSTYLE (AI personal image advisor on WhatsApp), and GDALAB (custom software development and API services). The portfolio addresses enterprise customer communication, virtual influencer marketing, consumer styling assistance, and bespoke digital solutions.

Is Grupo GDA a public or private company?

Grupo GDA is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Grupo GDA founded?

Grupo GDA was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Grupo GDA based?

Grupo GDA is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, in the Latin America region.

Who are Grupo GDA's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Twilio and Sinch. Direct peers are Infobip, Soul Machines, Yellow.ai, Ada, Vue.ai, Cognigy and CM.com. Globant is listed as a regional player.

Does Grupo GDA have an API?

No public API is recorded for Grupo GDA.

What industry is Grupo GDA in?

Grupo GDA's product category is Conversational AI Platforms. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAAABAN, Customer Experience (CX) QA, Analytics & Voice-of-Customer Operations, with a secondary code of BPAAABAA, General Customer Service (Order/Account/Inquiries). Its NAICS code is 5511 and its SIC code is 8741.

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