konta

Konta is a cloud-based tax filing and accounting platform designed for small businesses, self-employed individuals, and micro-enterprises in Mexico. Founded in 2019 by Pablo Icaza and Jose Antonio Menendez and formerly known as Búho Contable, the company is headquartered in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, with operations in Monterrey. Konta participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch and has raised $2.74 million from investors including 99 Startups, Blue Zone Ventures, Harvard Management Company, and Liquid 2 Ventures. The platform positions itself as the 'TurboTax for Mexico and LATAM,' automating complex tax compliance processes for Mexican small and medium-sized enterprises. Konta leverages SaaS and artificial intelligence technologies to simplify tax and accounting workflows, enabling users to manage monthly and annual ISR (Income Tax) returns, IVA (Value Added Tax) filings, and CFDI electronic invoice generation in compliance with SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) regulations. The platform combines automated tax calculation software with access to expert accountants, allowing business owners to complete tasks that traditionally take days with a conventional accountant in under five minutes per month. Core features include automated data entry, tax calculation, document submission, electronic invoicing, payroll calculation, and real-time financial dashboards. Konta serves freelancers and small entrepreneurs by implementing a cost-effective, automated online accounting service that reduces manual effort and helps avoid costly errors and penalties. The company employs approximately 35-50 people and continues to expand its presence in the Latin American fintech market, competing with established players like CONTPAQi and Aspel.