The Leaders Driving Chile's Venture Capital Sector

Chile has become Latin America’s most efficient venture capital ecosystem in 2025. Discover the top investors, VC firms, and startup leaders driving innovation and growth across the country.

Leadsales Introduces AI Agents Designed for WhatsApp-Based Sales Teams

Leadsales launched Lead Agent, an AI-powered sales agent system for WhatsApp and social media, introducing the concept of Vibe Selling to help Latin American businesses automate conversational sales

Bionexo acquires Tasy from Philips for US$170 million to dominate the hospital management market in LatAm

Bionexo completed the US$182 million acquisition of Tasy from Philips, expanding its healthcare software operations to seven Latin American countries and integrating clinical, operational, and financial solutions into a single digital platform.

Agtech Startup Cattler Secures US$2 Million to Scale AI and Cattle Operations Technology

Cattler raised US$2 million to expand its livestock management platform, accelerate AI development, and scale operations across the Americas livestock industry.

idwall Joins Serasa as Digital Identity Market Gains Momentum in Brazil

Serasa has acquired Brazilian anti-fraud startup idwall in a deal reportedly valued at US$80 million, reinforcing its digital identity and fraud prevention strategy in Brazil.

Caricaco Ventures Unveils CV2 Fund Focused on AI and Software Startups in Central America

Caricaco Ventures launched CV2, a new investment vehicle focused on founders connected to Central America and the Dominican Republic who are building global software and AI-native startups.

Benup Raises US$3.5M Seed Round Led by Pátria Investimentos, to Scale Enterprise Benefits Platform

Benup raised US$3.5 million in a seed round led by Pátria Investimentos to expand its enterprise HR benefits management platform and marketplace across Brazil.

Vertex acquires Brinta Just 3 Years After Launch, Marking One of LatAm’s Fastest Fintech Exits

Vertex acquired Brinta in March 2026 after the Latin American fintech rapidly expanded across the region with a tax compliance platform designed for complex regulatory environments.

The Argentine woman aiming to be the Equifax of the informal economy: Mercedes Bidart wins the Aurora Tech Award

Mercedes Bidart has turned an idea born during the pandemic into one of the most promising fintech ventures in emerging markets. Her startup, Quipu, was awarded the Fintech track prize at the Aurora Tech Award 2026 for developing technology that transforms SMS data into instant credit decisions for underserved workers

Elevify Raises US$1.35 Million Seed Round to Expand Its Global Edtech Platform

Brazilian edtech Elevify raised US$1.35 million in a seed round led by Newtopia to expand globally, improve its platform, and grow its AI-powered education marketplace.

With a Valuation of Over US$1.2 B, Enter Becomes Latin America's First AI unicorn

Enter, the Brazilian legaltech startup founded by former Wildlife Studios executives, became Latin America’s first AI unicorn after raising a US$100 million Series B led by Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Ribbit Capital.

Hero Seguros Lands US$7M Funding to Boost Latin America Expansion and Product Growth

Hero Seguros raises US$7M in funding to expand its insurtech platform across Latin America, scaling its digital insurance model and diversifying products.