Fintech OCN to Invest $150 Million for Expansion in Mexico
The fresh capital will be deployed over the next 18 months to grow OCN's presence in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana, and Querétaro — some of the country's most densely populated cities. The company plans to use the investment to triple its fleet to 15,000 vehicles from 5,000, and increase its workforce to 150 from 120.
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