• Pandas is a B2B e-commerce platform connecting suppliers in Asia with businesses in Latin America, streamlining trade and simplifying supply chains.
  • The platform provides businesses with access to a wide range of products at competitive prices, helping to improve operational efficiency.
  • Founded by Marcos Esterli, Pandas leverages digital tools and data to enhance trade transparency and reduce the complexities of cross-border commerce between the two regions.

Imagine a world where an entrepreneur in Tokyo easily sources high-quality products from suppliers in São Paulo?

What if a manufacturer in Mexico can tap into the vast markets of China?

What if we lived and transacted in a world beyond frontiers?

A world where businesses can connect seamlessly and by fostering economic growth and development of both regions?

A world with no differentiation of ethnicity or any linguistic barrier that could potentially impede the flow of services and goods across the world.

This vision of the future has already taken shape into reality through Pandas, which is an e-commerce platform.

Unlocking the Potential of a Connected World

In a world where innovation is key for successful entrepreneurship, Pandas is being a revolutionary in B2B e-commerce.

Pandas is a B2B e-commerce platform connecting suppliers in Asia with businesses in Latin America, by streamlining trade and simplifying supply chains.

By offering cross-border trade, the company is addressing the need to connect suppliers in Asia with businesses in Latin America, offering a streamlined solution for importing goods.

Key features of Pandas’ platform include the following:

Wide Supplier Network:

Pandas connects businesses with a vast network of carefully selected suppliers in Asia, offering a diverse range of products and simplifying the procurement process.

Transparent Pricing and Transactions:

Pandas offers transparent pricing and transactions, providing businesses with clear, competitive costs upfront and eliminating hidden fees and price fluctuations.

End-to-End Supply Chain Management:

Pandas streamlines the entire supply chain process, handling everything from sourcing to shipping, order fulfillment, and customs clearance, allowing businesses to focus on growth without logistical hassles.

The platform provides businesses with access to a wide range of products at competitive prices, helping to improve operational efficiency.

Founded by Marcos Esterli and Rio Xin Chen, this Colombian company is helping to reshape how businesses in Latin America source products, reducing the complexities of cross-border trade while offering more competitive pricing.

“The main issue that we’ve seen is people who don’t understand the Chinese language or how Chinese manufacturers work and then you add in the logistical problems,” Rio Xin Chen remarked. “We are able to bridge the breach, while at the same time having our team in China to overcome all these logistics problems.”

Opening Boundaries Transcontinental

Be it complex supply chains, fluctuating prices, or the risk of unreliable suppliers, sourcing products from Asia can often be accompanied by challenges.

Pandas is trying to bypass this issue and simplify this process by acting as a one-stop destination shop for businesses to purchase goods from Asia.

With the most affordable manufacturing options available in China, the company's primary market remains China.

With Pandas, businesses in Latin America can tap into a myriad of networks among suppliers bypassing complex logistics and linguistic barriers.

The platform provides access to a curated list of verified suppliers, ensuring that businesses can purchase confidently, knowing they are getting reliable products at competitive prices.

With its extensive network of suppliers and buyers, Pandas facilitates trade and economic growth between the two regions, thus driving innovation and success.

The Pandas Factor

So, what makes the platform unique?

The innovative approach to supply chain management is streamlining logistics and transportation operations. This also comes at reduced costs and increased customer satisfaction.

The company's commitment to customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the B2B e-commerce space.

With its strong presence in Latin America and its expanding network in Asia, the company is poised to become a leading player in the global B2B e-commerce market.

Pandas has raised a total of $9.2 million in funding from investors, including a $1 million seed round in 2020. Pandas is also funded by 9 investors with LATSCO Family Office and Claure Group being the most recent investors.

By leveraging digital tools and a strong supplier network, Pandas helps businesses save time and money while ensuring reliable access to a wide range of products.

Edited By Annette George