Sylon Capital

Sylon Capital, formally known as Sylon Capital, S.A.P.I. de C.V., is a Mexican financial technology company that received authorization from the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) in April 2023 to operate as an Institución de Fondos de Pago Electrónico (IFPE), or Electronic Payment Funds Institution, under Mexico's Ley Fintech. The company applied for this regulatory license in February 2022 and operates with an initial capital of approximately 6.56 million pesos. Sylon Capital operates multiple business lines within the fintech sector. Under the name Sylon Asesores, the company functions as a registered investment advisor and developed Rivium, a robo-advisory platform created in collaboration with Alpaca that provides Mexican investors with automated portfolio management services, diversified investment portfolios with a one percent commission, and competitive foreign exchange rates. The Rivium app targets Latin American investors seeking accessible wealth management solutions and offers financial education content. Additionally, Sylon Capital operates Vizum, a money transfer service registered with CNBV under folio 22443 that facilitates cross-border remittances and foreign exchange transactions for individuals and businesses. The company also positions itself as providing family office services, including wealth preservation, legacy planning, operational support, and administrative solutions for high-net-worth families and businesses. Based in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, with offices at Paseo de la Reforma 2693, Sylon Capital has attracted investment from Paradox Ventures, OCEAN Accelerator, 11 Tribes Ventures, and Tenity. The company employs approximately 50 people and represents a diversified fintech player operating across payments, wealth management, and remittances in the Mexican market.