Ruffo
Ruffo, a Y Combinator-backed company, simplifies cross-border real estate transactions by providing a digital platform for notarizing and apostilling documents, serving clients in the USA, Mexico, and remotely.
Services
Ruffo provides a digital platform for foreign buyers to complete transaction documents from their laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The platform supports various transaction documents including Power of Attorney and Affidavits. The notarization process typically takes 10-15 minutes and costs $350 per document plus shipping. Users can complete all signatures online and receive notarized closing documents with Apostille in around 7 days. Ruffo also allows multiple signatories to join the notarization video call from different locations and devices simultaneously. A key feature is the dashboard which gives users full control over each transaction and visibility into its status.
Locations
Ruffo operates from three main locations: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico; and through fully remote services. This geographical flexibility enables Ruffo to serve clients in diverse regions including the United States of America, Mexico, America/Canada, and Latin America. Remote operations mean clients can access Ruffo's services from anywhere, streamlining cross-border real estate transactions.
Industry
Ruffo is active in the Real Estate and Construction industry, with a specific focus on Housing and Real Estate. By leveraging technology, Ruffo simplifies the complex process of cross-border real estate transactions. The platform is designed to meet the needs of various customers, from immigrants buying property in their hometowns to Silicon Valley software engineers investing in beach houses in Cabo. The company aims to expedite and facilitate real estate transactions through digital notarizations and efficient document handling.
Y Combinator and Venture Funding
Ruffo is part of the Y Combinator S22 batch and is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture funds. This support underscores the company's potential and innovation in the real estate and construction sub-industry. Being part of Y Combinator provides Ruffo with valuable resources and networks, further strengthening its capabilities to deliver efficient and reliable services to its growing customer base.
Customer Base
Ruffo targets a diverse customer base that includes immigrants purchasing property in their hometowns and Silicon Valley software engineers acquiring beach homes in Cabo. The platform is designed to address the needs of foreign buyers, providing a seamless online experience for completing and notarizing transaction documents. By offering full control and visibility over each transaction, Ruffo ensures that its customers can quickly move forward with their real estate investments.