Aper
Aper builds marketplace and loyalty platforms for Latin American banks and businesses, enabling e-commerce access for millions of users. The company operates in 7 countries, employs 194 people, and raised $16M in a 2021 Series A.
The growth story
Aper grew from 211 to 194 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $16M along the way, most recently a Series A in October 2021.
About
Aper develops white-label marketplace and loyalty programs that banks and companies use to offer e-commerce services to their customers. Its end-to-end platform handles transactions and financing, targeting Latin American consumers seeking affordable payment options.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Miami, Aper has expanded to 7 countries in the region. Its $16M Series A in 2021 was led by FJ Labs and Radian Capital, funding its growth as a financial technology provider.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Aper's largest function, with 19 employees. The company has a median tenure of 3 years, suggesting stable leadership and organizational structure.
The Aper org chart
Hernan Marino (CEO) leads 33 mapped leaders with 15 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 26 (-13% YoY), Business Development 17 (-19% YoY), Administrative 15 (0% YoY), Operations 15 (0% YoY), Information Technology 13 (-19% YoY), Arts and Design 12 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Aper recruits heavily from Mercado Libre, HSBC, and local Argentine companies like Tango Modem and Correo Argentino. Its alumni frequently move to Mercado Libre, Globant, and PedidosYa.
Most common previous employers of Aper staff: Mercado Libre (6), HSBC (5), Tango Modem (3), Correo Argentino (3), Infracommerce Latam (3), Galicia Bank (3). Former Aper employees most often moved to Mercado Libre (11), Globant (5), PedidosYa (4), Personal (3), GlobalLogic (3), Despegar (3).
Alumni worth knowing
The Aper mafia
Aper alumni have founded 16 companies, including Monks (6,402 staff), Emprelatam (76 staff), and Lebane (58 staff).
16Bruno Lambertini, was Director until 2004Juan Manuel Amorós, was Tech and Product Advisor until 2016Matías Uriel Podrojsky, was Software Web Developer and Functional Analyst until 2009Diego Sierra, was Project Manager until 2009Martin Battaglia, was VP Product until 2025Pablo Dangelosanto, was Programador PL/SQL until 2009
Conrado Marturet, was CEO until 2023
Sebastian Cao, was Advisor To Chief Executive Officer until 2022
Gustavo Menicillo, was Club Arnet / Club Empresas Telecom until 2008
Javier Yranzo, was Account Executive until 2004
Luis Ortiz Gross, was Country Manager until 2017
Guillermo Moroni, was Coordinador de it until 2020
Diego Chavez, was Head Of Architecture until 2022
Dr.Federico Andino, was Líder técnico until 2009
Matias Wepfer, was Gerente de Desarrollo until 2009
Marco Antonio P., was Gerente de Marketing CRM - BTL until 2009Web traffic
Traffic mix: 34% direct, 42% search, 7% social, 2% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Aper: Teamwork (46), Microsoft Office (44), Microsoft Excel (44), English (39), Analytical Skills (37), Communication (35), Project Management (29), JavaScript (28).
Where the team actually sits
Aper people are concentrated in Argentina (41), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (39), Greater Buenos Aires (3), Capital District, Colombia (2). 7 offices on record.
Search footprint
Aper attracts about 441 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 3 ranking keywords and lost 8 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 2.90 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 2.80 / 5
- Senior management
- 2.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.30 / 5
Frequently asked
Aper has 194 employees as of September 2026.
Aper has raised $16M in total, most recently a Series A round in October 2021.
Aper was founded in 2016 by Fernando Diaz Baylon.
Hernan Marino (CEO) sits at the top of Aper's reporting structure, with 15 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Aper staff are Mercado Libre (6 people), HSBC (5 people), Tango Modem (3 people).
Former Aper employees most often move to Mercado Libre (11), Globant (5), PedidosYa (4).
At least 16 companies have a founder who previously worked at Aper, including Monks, Emprelatam, Lebane.
Aper attracts about 441 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Aper staff are Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Analytical Skills.
Aper staff are concentrated in Argentina (41), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (39), Greater Buenos Aires (3).
Aper has about 26 people in Engineering, down 13% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Aper has about 17 people in Business Development, down 19% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 103 current and 287 former Aper profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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