Primary X

Primary X is the open innovation unit of Grupo A3 Mercados, founded in 2014 to develop financial technology solutions and to articulate infrastructure, investment and co-creation across the capital markets ecosystem. The unit combines technology and the group's circuits with market knowledge, and positions itself at the intersection of corporate venture capital and regulated financial services.

Its corporate venture capital programme invests in and supports early-stage startups in three sectors: fintech, agtech and crypto. Beyond capital, the mandate includes contributing operating experience, connections and the exploration of synergies with the capital markets. Check size, fund structure and portfolio composition are not disclosed.

In parallel, Primary X operates as a virtual asset service provider, designing and executing Grupo A3 Mercados' virtual assets strategy. Its stated technical domains span fintech, virtual assets and capital markets technology, alongside corporate venture capital and open innovation. Operating culture signals include co-creation with startups and institutions, a strong focus on local regulation and compliance, and an emphasis on transparency and security.

Headquartered in Argentina, the unit works across the financial services and capital markets vertical together with fintech, agtech and crypto. Additional details on geographic presence and team size are not publicly stated.