The Trillion Dollar Opportunity: Financial Inclusion | Emerging Markets | FinTech Thank a Trucker – And Embedded Finance – for Supporting Global Supply Chains
Jul 21, 2025
Maria Jose Aguilar Belmont, an Investment Analyst for Quona, teams up with Santiago Molina, CEO of Finkargo, to unravel the critical role of trucking in the global economy. They discuss how embedded finance is transforming the logistics sector in Latin America, empowering small businesses. Learn about Solvento's innovative solutions for liquidity challenges and the impact of financial support on micro trucking companies. Discover how these advancements facilitate smoother international trade and enhance operational resilience amidst economic challenges.
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Liquidity Trap for Trucking Businesses
- Small trucking businesses in Mexico face a liquidity cycle where delayed payments prevent them from fuelling trucks and making deliveries.
- This creates a vicious cycle that keeps these businesses from growing beyond their current size.
Embedded Finance Empowers SMBs
- Embedded finance integrates financial services into everyday business tools, enabling quick access to capital.
- This seamless financial inclusion can significantly empower small businesses by providing instant working capital.
Jaime's Trucking Liquidity Story
- Jaime Tabachnik grew up in the trucking business and discovered liquidity is the biggest pain point for small trucking companies.
- Lack of credit access prevents operators from paying upfront costs like fuel and driver salaries, threatening their survival.