Is Distribution Really the New Moat, or Just a Temporary Advantage?

"Distribution is the new moat" has become almost a mantra for startups. And there's a reason: artificial intelligence, APIs, and no-code tools have reduced the cost and time needed to build software. The challenge is no longer just creating a product, but getting the right

Stay Raises US$7.67M in Series A to Expand Corporate Pension Plans Across Brazil

Brazilian fintech Stay raises US$7.67M in Series A funding led by Citrino to expand its corporate private pension business across Brazil.

ERCO Secures USD 33 Million from Finnfund and Proparco to Expand Solar Capacity in Colombia

Finnfund and Proparco commit USD 33 million to ERCO to expand solar generation and battery storage and strengthen Colombia’s energy transition.

Votorantim Cimentos Secures US$14.3 Million Financing from BNDES

Votorantim Cimentos secures US$14.3 million in BNDES financing to support innovation and operational modernization across Brazil.

UIN Raises US$2 Million to Accelerate Its AI-Powered Expansion in Latin America

Argentine startup UIN raises US$2 million in a seed round to expand across Latin America and strengthen its AI-powered BehaviorOS platform.

BNDES and Finep Select Monashees to Manage US$ 97 Million AI Fund

Monashees was selected by BNDES and Finep to manage a new fund expected to mobilize up to US$ 97 million for Brazilian AI startups.

Torre.ai Expands Its Global Workforce Platform With a New Investment Campaign

Torre.ai launches a new investment campaign as it expands its AI-powered platform for connecting global talent and companies.

ALAS Launches The Next Gen Builder, a Free Venture-Building Program for Entrepreneurs

The Next Gen Builder is a free, equity-free six-month ALAS program designed to develop AI-native entrepreneurs across Latin America.

DominiPay Targets US$19.6 Million in Transactions by the End of 2026

DominiPay has processed US$4.1M in 2026 and targets US$19.6M by year-end through Pix, digital assets and international payments.

Brazilian Startup A5X Raises US$70 Million in Series D at US$525 Million Valuation

A5X raises US$70 million in a Series D round to build a derivatives exchange in Brazil and compete with B3, targeting a 2027 launch.

Bull Raises US$3.9 Million to Expand Credit Infrastructure in Brazil

Bull raises US$3.9 million in a seed round to scale its Credit-as-a-Service platform, investing in AI, data, cybersecurity and automation.

Brazilian Edtech Letrus Reaches 1.2 Million Students Across the Country

Letrus reaches 1.2 million students across Brazil with its AI-powered reading and writing program used by public and private school networks.