Next-Latam

What Next-Latam does

Next-Latam is a privately held Central American technology consultancy founded in 2022, headquartered in San Salvador (Col. Las Mercedes), El Salvador, with a second office in Panama (El Cangrejo, Bellavista, Ciudad de Panamá). The company sells digital transformation services to public-sector and enterprise clients across Latin America, with Government as its primary vertical and Logistics, Commerce/Retail, Manufacturing, and Education as additional segments. Service lines span four pillars: (i) AI solutions under the NEXT IA sub-brand — an AI agent marketplace plus custom AI applications including LLM-based chatbots, virtual assistants, predictive models, and decision-support systems; (ii) custom software development for web and mobile applications using PHP, Python, JavaScript, MySQL, and MongoDB; (iii) data services covering BI/visualization, ETL, API and microservices development, and data governance; and (iv) digital consulting including maturity diagnostics and technology project design.

The underlying technology stack layers third-party LLM models, machine learning frameworks (supervised and unsupervised), RPA tools, and IoT sensor integration to deliver solutions such as fleet optimization with AI routing, AI-powered fraud detection, social-listening platforms, and multimodal analytics. The business model is professional services: project-based engagements priced via custom proposals, billed under multi-year contracts, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on website contact forms, phone outreach to El Salvador and Panama offices, and WhatsApp communication. Marketing channels emphasize content (blog on AI and digital transformation) plus organic social on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. The company is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company backing, and Co-Founder Iris Palma-Rojas serves as Founding Director. Credibility is supported by D4D Hub EU-LAC advisory membership, Denver Landing Pad selection, INCAE Startup Lab participation, ASI InnovationWeek recognition, and selection for the EU's Proyecto Ilamatepec digital market program.

Name

Next-Latam

Legal name

NEXT-LATAM

Website

https://next-latam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Next-Latam is a Central American digital transformation consultancy founded in 2022, offering AI solutions (NEXT IA agents), custom software development, data analytics and integration, and digital consulting. It serves government, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and education clients from offices in El Salvador and Panama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• AI solutions services
• Data analytics consulting
• Digital transformation services
• Systems integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Mercedes

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Consulting Services: Strategic digital consulting, digital maturity diagnostics, technology project design, research and audits
2. Custom Software Development: Custom software development for web and mobile applications, systems integration
3. AI Solutions: AI agent marketplace, custom AI solutions, intelligent automation and RPA implementation
4. Data Services: Data analysis, visualization, management and governance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Next-Latam designs and builds custom software, AI agents, and data analytics solutions for organizations across Latin America. The firm delivers end-to-end services including bespoke application development, LLM-based AI agent deployment (NEXT IA), business intelligence dashboards, ETL and data integration, RPA process automation, and digital maturity consulting. Core customers are government entities and enterprises in retail, telecommunications, education, logistics, and manufacturing.

Product overview

Next-Latam is a Central American technology company offering a portfolio of digital services focused on AI-powered transformation. The core offering consists of NEXT IA (AI agents marketplace and custom AI solutions including LLM-based agents, chatbots, and intelligent automation), custom software development (web and mobile applications), and comprehensive data services (analytics, integration, and governance). These services are complemented by web analytics, digital consulting, and digital maturity assessments. The company serves government, logistics, commerce, manufacturing, education, and other industries across El Salvador and Panama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXT IA: AI agent and services brand offering marketplace of AI agents, custom AI solutions development, and intelligent automation/RPA services.

Products and services

• NEXT IA AI Agent Marketplace plus custom-built LLM-based AI agents, offered to organizations seeking to deploy conversational or autonomous AI agents for their operations.
• Custom Software Development End-to-end bespoke application design, development, and deployment services for organizational clients requiring tailored software solutions.
• Data Analytics and Visualization Business intelligence dashboards and data visualization services that transform organizational data into actionable insights for decision makers.
• Integration and Interoperability Services ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and systems integration services that connect disparate applications and data sources across an organization.
• Data Governance Data governance and master data management services that establish policies, standards, and controls for organizational data quality and compliance.
• Process Automation (RPA) Robotic process automation and intelligent automation services that streamline repetitive business processes across organizational functions.
• Web and Media Analytics Web and digital media analytics services, including anomaly detection, that help organizations measure and optimize digital channel performance.
• Digital Consulting Strategic digital transformation consulting that advises organizations on technology adoption, operating model design, and innovation roadmaps.
• Digital Maturity Assessment 360 360-degree diagnostic that evaluates an organization's digital maturity across processes, technology, and culture to inform transformation priorities.
• Predictive Analytics Predictive modeling and machine learning services that forecast business outcomes and support data-driven decision making for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in public service attention times

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• D4D Hub (Digital for Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXT-LATAM is a member of the Private Sector Advisory Group of the Digital for Development Hub for EU-LAC. This partnership positions the company as a key player in digital transformation initiatives between Europe and Latin America.
• Denver Landing Pad ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected to participate in the commercialization program for Latin American digital products and services in Denver, Colorado, United States. This provides market access and international exposure.
• INCAE Business School Startup LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected in the first edition of INCAE Startup Lab, providing access to business school resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities in the Central American region.
• European Union Digital Market Program (Proyecto Ilamatepec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for EU digital market insertion program, providing pathways to European markets and international collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rootstack: Latin American technology services company offering software development, AI, and digital transformation. Closest comparable in size, geography, and multi-vertical LATAM delivery model.
• BairesDev: Latin American software outsourcing and nearshore development firm serving US/EU clients. Highly comparable in custom software and digital engineering positioning, though more outsourcing-focused than consulting-led.

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Large Latin American-origin digital transformation and AI engineering firm. Operates the same end-to-end model (AI, custom software, data, consulting) across enterprise and government clients in LATAM and globally, making it the closest scaled comparator.
• Encora: Digital engineering services firm with nearshore delivery centers across Latin America (including Central America). Comparable in custom software, AI/ML, and data engineering offerings.
• Softtek: Latin American-founded IT services and digital transformation provider with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Competes on similar IT services, integration, and modernization work.
• Accenture Latin America: Global professional services firm with major LATAM operations covering strategy, consulting, technology, and AI. Competes for enterprise and government digital transformation mandates across the region.
• Tata Consultancy Services (Latin America): Global IT services, consulting, and business solutions provider with established LATAM delivery centers. Overlaps with NEXT-LATAM on custom software, systems integration, and data/AI services.
• Deloitte Latin America: Big Four consulting firm with strong LATAM presence in management consulting, technology transformation, and data analytics; competes for the same government and enterprise digital mandates.
• NTT Data Latin America: Global IT services and systems integrator with a significant Latin American delivery presence. Competes for the same digital transformation, data integration, and government modernization deals as NEXT-LATAM.

Regional players

• Incluit (a Globant company): AI and data analytics services firm in Latin America, now part of Globant. Comparable in AI consulting, data governance, and analytics implementation for regional enterprises.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/_NextLatam
• Facebookfacebook.com/NextLatam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/next-latam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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