Fatal mistake: Hired 800 couriers during the COVID delivery peak without variable cost structures; post-pandemic demand reversal created an unsustainable fixed cost base
Evaluating only LogMX’s profile at its peak — without knowing the outcome — the model ranked Unit economics as the #1 likely cause. That’s exactly how it died.
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Documented cause
LogMX built last-mile logistics for Mexico City restaurants and retailers, raising $11M and hiring aggressively during COVID lockdowns when delivery demand surged. Mexican labor law requirements meant couriers were classified as employees rather than contractors, creating a large fixed cost base. When lockdowns ended in mid-2021, delivery volume dropped sharply but the payroll could not be reduced at the same pace. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2022 with MXN 180M in outstanding employee obligations.
Lesson
“Delivery platforms in countries with strict employee classifications must design for cyclical demand through technology, not headcount — a flexible courier network is not optional.”
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Fatal mistake
Hired 800 couriers during the COVID delivery peak without variable cost structures; post-pandemic demand reversal created an unsustainable fixed cost base
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