Colombian Startup NYXN Wins AI for Corporates Challenge at Mexico Tech Week 2026

Colombian artificial intelligence startup NYXN, led by CEO Daniel Villa, won first place in the AI for Corporates Challenge 2026, a competition organized by AI Fest during Mexico Tech Week. The final took place on October 28 in Mexico City, bringing together more than 150 corporate representatives and members of

Tractian Raises US $130 Million in Series D

Industrial artificial intelligence platform Tractian has successfully raised US $130 million in a Series D financing round, achieving a valuation of US $1.4 billion. The funding round was led by Sapphire Ventures and co-led by Catalyst, the growth equity strategy managed by British firm M&G. Additional

Itaú Unibanco Agrees to Acquire AI Startup NeoSpace for US $589 Million

Itaú Unibanco, Latin America’s largest private financial institution by assets, has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of NeoSpace A.I. Technologies, a specialized generative artificial intelligence startup. Valued at 2.925 billion Brazilian reais, approximately $589 million USD, the transaction represents one of the

Bladex Posts 15% Increase in Q3 Net Profit to US $63.2 Million

Bladex, Inc. (NYSE: BLX), the multinational bank established to foster foreign trade and economic integration across Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, demonstrating sustained momentum across core markets. During the period ended September 30, 2026, the institution delivered a net profit

HappyRobot Opens Buenos Aires Office as It Expands in Argentina

US-based artificial intelligence unicorn HappyRobot has officially announced its expansion into Argentina, integrating the local market into its global network spanning three continents. Valued at $1.2 billion following a $150 million Series C funding round led by Prysm Capital and Eurazeo, the company brings its total cumulative financing

Bold Secures $11.3M Credit Facility from BBVA Spark

Colombian fintech enterprise Bold has secured a structured financing facility of COP 37.450 billion (approximately $11.3 million USD) from BBVA Spark. The capital injection is designed to expand Bold's digital credit platform and strengthen financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Colombia.

Rebill Raises $5.4M to Expand Payment Infrastructure

Argentine payment infrastructure startup Rebill has closed a $5.4 million pre-Series A funding round, pushing its cumulative funding past $9 million since its inception in 2020. Co-founded by CEO Nahuel Candia and COO Ariel Diaz Ailan, the Buenos Aires-headquartered company provides modular payment architecture designed to

Dapta Secures $6M as Demand for AI Sales Agents Grows Among SMBs

Artificial intelligence sales automation platform Dapta has closed a $6 million seed funding round to scale its operations across the United States and Latin America. The financing round was led by Chingona Ventures, with participation from Crew Capital, Broom Ventures, and Cometa VC, alongside prior backers 500 Global and Fen

Ruvo Expands Cross-Border Financial Services for Brazilian Users With Eyes on Growth

Brazilian cross-border financial platform Ruvo is accelerating its market expansion to compete with established global account providers such as Wise, Revolut, Nomad, and Nubank Ultravioleta. Founded in 2025, the fintech utilizes a model combining Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, and dollar-pegged stablecoins to facilitate international money transfers,

Healthtech Startup Matria Targets Regional Growth in Brazil and Mexico Following $6.5M Seed Investment

Brazilian healthtech startup Matria has secured $6.5 million in a Seed funding round led by investment firm Astella. The round features participation from Endeavor Scale Up Ventures, Floating Point, FluentVC, and follow-on backing from Afya, alongside prominent surgeon and former Hospital Sírio-Libanês director Paulo Chapchap, who joins

Giraffe Bio Secures Seed Funding to Scale Copper Recovery Technology

Argentine startup Giraffe Bio, which operates in Chile, has closed a $6.4 million seed round to scale biochemical reagents designed to recover more copper from ore that mining companies already process. The financing, reported by TechCrunch on October 13, was led by Orion Industrial Ventures, with participation from BHP

Under the motto "Distribution is the new moat," Nomada Fund launches as the world's first New Media fund

Backed by leading media outlets and communities in the U.S. and Latin America, the fund invests distribution instead of capital as AI makes software cheaper to build and community and trust become key advantages.