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.

Kleva secures US$1.55M with Wollef Ventures, to scale AI-powered debt collection across LatAm

Kleva raises US$1.55M to scale its AI-powered debt collection agents, aiming to improve recovery rates and reduce costs for financial institutions across Latin America.

CloudWalk Breaks Record with US$1.1B FIDC Backed by Major Banks

CloudWalk raises US$1.1B through a record FIDC to expand credit access, supporting millions of entrepreneurs and strengthening its fintech growth in Brazil.

Colombia Tech Week 2026: The Event Connecting LATAM’s Tech Leaders

Colombia Tech Week 2026 will gather 20,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders in Bogotá, strengthening Colombia’s role as a key innovation hub in Latin America.

The 5 Best Financial News Platforms in Mexico

Discover the 5 best financial news platforms in Mexico, from trusted legacy outlets to modern digital media shaping business, investment, and economic coverage.

Aro Raises US$2.5 Million Pre-Seed Round to Expand AI Credit Guidance Platform

Aro exits stealth mode after raising US$2.5 million in a pre-seed round to scale its AI-powered credit guidance platform and expand partnerships.

The 4 Best Investment and Finance Newsletters in Latin America

Discover the top financial and venture capital newsletters in Latin America shaping investors, founders, and executives with trusted market intelligence and insights.

Venezuela Tech Week to Bring Global Investors and Startups to Caracas in 2026

Venezuela Tech Week arrives in Caracas on May 11-13, 2026, connecting global investors with startups and emerging opportunities in Venezuela’s growing tech market.