Who founded Grand Elite Squad?

José Luis Castro-González, with 20+ years crossing film, business and technology. He founded Minka, CentiNL, Bitlan and BellyBloom.

Where is Grand Elite Squad based?

Headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. We operate across Latin America.

How many companies are in the holding?

Currently 4 companies across 3 verticals: FinTech (Minka), HealthTech (BellyBloom, Bitlan) and CivicTech (CentiNL).

What makes Grand Elite Squad different?

We build companies with a filmmaker's perspective: brand, narrative and product integrated from day one. Each company solves a real LATAM problem with applied AI.

How do I contact Grand Elite Squad?

Book a 30-minute call at cal.com/jose-luis-castro-gonzalez/30min or email castro.joselo@gmail.com.

00 / Holding

Grand EliteSquad.mx

A technology holding building companies across Latin America.

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est. 2024 · Monterrey, MXscroll

01 / Portfolio

Companies we're building

Each solves a real problem in Latin America.

01Launching 2026

Minka

The first AI-powered financial management app designed specifically for LATAM. Transform your financial future with cutting-edge technology.

Vertical: FinTech
Status: Launching 2026
Year: 2026

02In development

Bitlan

An operating manual for your body. Your body has a code. We decode it.

Vertical: Wellness
Status: In development
Year: 2025

03In development

BellyBloom

Mobile companion app for pregnancy with personalized tracking.

Vertical: HealthTech
Status: In development
Year: 2025

04In development

CentiNL

Citizen participation app benefiting everyone.

Vertical: CivicTech
Status: In development
Year: 2025

02 / Founder

Monterrey, MX · est. 2024

José Luis Castro-González

+20 years crossing film, business and technology. Founder of Minka, CentiNL, Bitlan and Belly Bloom — I build brands like startups and startups like films.

03 / Frequently asked questions

What people ask

Direct answers about Grand Elite Squad, our companies and how we work.

Grand Elite Squad is a technology holding founded in 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. We build and operate 4 companies across Latin America: Minka (AI financial management), Bitlan (wellness), BellyBloom (pregnancy) and CentiNL (citizen participation).

04 / Contact

Want to build something in Latin America?

Have a project, looking for advice — let's talk. Book 30 minutes.

Schedule a call

Or write to castro.joselo@gmail.com