Guatemalan startup Sento receives USD$100K and support from Platanus Ventures

Join us in exploring the captivating story of Sento, a startup from Guatemala, chosen by Platanus Ventures, the renowned Latin American accelerator based in Chile, to be part of its prestigious sixth cohort. Learn how Sento's innovative technology revolutionizes call analysis, transforming data into actionable insights for businesses.

AWS Impact Accelerator Empowers Latinos Founders in the Startup Ecosystem

Outtrip and TuCuota are among the selected startups for AWS Impact Accelerator, expanding opportunities for Latin American companies.

Chilean Fund Manutara Ventures Launches New $28 Million Fund to boost Latam Startups

Manutara Ventures, the pioneering early-stage venture capital fund of Chilean origin announces a new $28 million fund.

IDB Lab invests in El Salvador's financial start-up Cubo

Cubo's boost of capital aims to propel the growth and development of micro, small, and medium-sized companies (MSMEs) to unprecedented heights.

The innovative strategy of El Salvador: Becoming a global center of technology and innovation

Nayib Bukele is leading a change in the technology industry by eliminating taxes on technological innovations.

Plenti: Empowering Colombians to safeguard against devaluation with a US$165K boost

Plenti is the Colombian platform addressing devaluation challenges head-on. Plenti offers innovative and traditional payment buttons, allowing users to purchase USDT dollars starting from $1.

Compound Foods' breakthrough technology for beanless coffee production

Discover the future of coffee with Compound Foods, where sustainability meets deliciousness. A startup founded by Maricel Sáenz, a Costa Rican entrepreneur.

A recap of the Rockstart International Investor Summit 2023

Entrepreneurs, investment funds, business angels, and various other players from the Latin American Venture Capital ecosystem gathered in Bogotá for the highly anticipated Rockstart International Investor Summit 2023.

Rubisco Biotechnology secures US$750,000 financing to fuel its growth

Their recent round of financing raised $750,000, with $700,000 contributed by the venture capital fund manager Sudlich Capital

Events & Conferences

Blockchain community holds first Bankathon 2023 in Panama

Participants from across the region are invited to present their ground-breaking blockchain solutions and vie for the chance to be at the forefront of this cutting-edge technology.

LatAm Women on the rise: countries with the highest number of female entrepreneurs

Colombia leads the way for women entrepreneurs in the Americas, according to the latest report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.

Events & Conferences

Rockstart International Investor Summit 2023: LATAM investors gather in Bogotá

The International Investor Summit is a highly anticipated event that brings together some of the most influential players in the startup industry.

Chile: Meet 3 Angel Investment Clubs fueling Latin America's growth

ChileGlobal Angels, Dadneo, and Austral Angels are among a growing number of organizations and investment clubs supporting the development of startups and early-stage businesses in Chile.

Fairplay secures US$100M to boost ventures in Mexico

Fairplay, the leading revenue-based financing platform in Latam, recently announced the closure of a significant credit line worth 100 million dollars.

Unlocking Potential: 3 Factors attracting founders to Central America

Central America is quickly becoming a go-to destination for founders looking to start or expand their startups.

Syncfy secures $10 million investment to expand its Open Finance services in Latin America

Syncfy, a Mexican company, and a subsidiary of Paybook and a leader in Open Finance, has secured a $10 million investment in a seed round led by Point72 Ventures.

Opinion

How does being flexible help you become a better leader?

By Claudia Solares Being flexible helps you become a better leader, live with a more balanced perspective, and have a life that is full of joy and peace. How do you manage the tension that new ideas, innovation, and change bring? How flexible are you when something unexpected happens? I

SoftBank's unwavering confidence to invest in Latin America

SoftBank has designated $400 million to assist companies in Latin America, with 50% being dedicated to new investments.

Opinion

How to maintain focus on innovation during times of transformation?

Innovation has different connotations nowadays, so there are difficulties in maintaining focus on this valuable business strategy. In simple terms, innovation refers to the modification of existing elements in order to improve or renew them. In the business world, a focus on innovation makes sense when there is a convergence

Events & Conferences

Mexico eCommerce Summit: bringing the experts together

The Mexico eCommerce Summit aims to provide a platform for eCommerce experts and decision-makers to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

The top 10 entrepreneurial and startup ecosystems in LatAm

The region has become a key player in the global startup scene, with several countries being recognized for their vibrant and supportive ecosystems.

Colombia: 3 outstanding companies in the Healthtech sector

In this article, we will highlight three such companies that are making a significant impact in Colombia's Healthtech industry.

Events & Conferences

Santander X Global Challenge for startups and scaleups: a chance for LatAm companies to solve global hurdles

The Santander X Global Challenge | The AI Revolution is an exciting competition designed for startup and scaleup companies with innovative and scalable solutions in Artificial Intelligence.

3 Chilean startups that made it to the Y Combinator W23 Demo Day

This year, three Chilean startups had the opportunity to showcase their products at the Y Combinator W23 Demo Day: Koywe, Polopay, and Ruuf.

Tembici: the micromobility startup that has raised US$ 32 million

In 2012, Tomás Martins and Maurício Villar founded Tembici, a startup focused on micromobility that has recently announced a new investment round worth $32 million.