Quipu Secures US$300K Bridge Round Led by Impacta VC to Expand Financial Inclusion
Quipu raises US$300K led by Impacta VC to scale alternative credit scoring for underserved microbusinesses in Latin America.
Latest
Latin America VC Report 2026: Investment Rebounds to US$4.1B as Fintech Dominates
Latin America VC Report 2026 shows VC investment rising to US$4.1B in 2025, led by Brazil and Mexico, with fintech capturing 61% of funding while early-stage deals decline.
Mujeres ON: Coca-Cola FEMSA Impacts Over 600 Women Entrepreneurs in Central America
Coca-Cola FEMSA trained 184 women through the fourth edition of Mujeres ON, impacting over 600 entrepreneurs in Costa Rica and Nicaragua with business, leadership, and AI-focused training.
Domo Invest Leads US$ 550K Investment in Pix Mídia to Scale Its Corporate Communication Platform
Pix Mídia raises US$ 550K in a funding round led by Domo Invest and Bossa Nova Investimentos to expand its corporate internal communication SaaS platform.
DGF and Quartzo Lead US$ 3M Investment in Takeat to Scale AI Tools for Restaurants
Takeat raises approximately US$3 million in a Series A led by DGF and Quartzo Capital to expand its AI-powered restaurant management SaaS across Brazil.
Kavak closes US$ 300M Series F to accelerate AI, Financing, and Regional Expansion from a16z
Kavak closes a US$300 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz to scale its fintech operations, strengthen profitability, and expand its used car marketplace across Latin America.
Tapi Secures US$27M led by Kaszek to Expand its Payment Network in Latin America
Tapi raises US$27M in a round led by Kaszek to accelerate its expansion in Mexico and strengthen its payments infrastructure across Latin America, surpassing US$60M raised since 2022.
Maya Capital Leads US$5.5M Seed Investment in Brazilian Fintech Lerian
Lerian, a Brazilian open-source financial infrastructure startup, raises $5.5M in seed funding led by Maya Capital to expand its modular banking platform and AI capabilities.
Ruuf invests US$ 12 million to expand solar access for Chilean households
Ruuf launches Chile’s largest private residential solar fund, with USD 12 million to finance solar installations in 1,300 homes across the country.
Nestlé-Purina to Invest US$100M to Expand Pet Food Production in Guanajuato
Nestlé-Purina will invest an additional US$100 million in its Silao plant in Guanajuato to expand production of dry and wet pet food for the Mexican market.
Revolut Advances Latin America Strategy with Peru Banking License Application
Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru, signaling its fifth expansion in Latin America and accelerating digital banking and financial inclusion in the region.
TecPrize 2026 Celebrates AI Innovation in Skills Development Across Latin America
TecPrize 2026 awards three AI-driven startups advancing workforce skills and educational innovation across Latin America.
Startups
Refurbi Raises US$4M to Expand Circular Tech Model into Mexico, led by Latin Leap
Refurbi raises a US$4M seed extension to expand its circular economy model into Mexico, strengthening refurbished device access and digital inclusion across Latin America.
Startups
Nagro secures US$ 9.5M Series B round led by Rabo Partnerships and Itaú Ventures
Nagro raises US$ 9.5 millio in the first tranche of its Series B round led by Rabo Partnerships, with Itaú Ventures participating, to strengthen AI, data, and credit infrastructure in Brazilian agribusiness.
Startups
GL Ventures Backs Dealism with US$15M to Transform Conversational Sales with AI
Dealism raises US$15 million to expand its AI-powered conversational sales platform, automating negotiations on WhatsApp and Instagram with its “vibe selling” agent.
Startups
Argentinian Startup Pomelo Secures US$55M Series C to Power Global Payments Innovation
Pomelo raises $55M in Series C funding to expand its fintech infrastructure across Latin America and launch global payment solutions powered by stablecoins and AI.
Startups
BTG and Capitânia Back CashU with US$22.5 Million to Expand SME Credit Through AI
CashU raises US$22.5 million to scale its SME lending platform using intra-chain credit intelligence and AI-powered risk models.
Startups
Banco Macro Takes 50% of Personal Pay to Boost Digital Finance
Banco Macro acquired 50% of Personal Pay in a US$75M deal with Telecom Argentina, strengthening Argentina’s fintech ecosystem and accelerating digital banking.
Colombia
Monet Closes US$ 24M Series A backed by Ventures Comfama, Transforming Access to Credit in Colombia
Monet raises US$ 24 million in a Series A round to expand financial inclusion in Colombia through small-ticket loans and advanced risk assessment technology.
Startups
Tipti Hits US$ 102M in Revenue and Sets a New Standard for E-Commerce in Ecuador
Tipti has become Ecuador’s fastest-growing e-commerce platform, reaching USD 102 million in revenue by 2025 while driving innovation, talent development, and inclusion.
Exits
Grupo Omni Bets on Jüsto’s Comeback with US$100M and New Management
Grupo Omni acquires Jüsto and plans a US$100M relaunch without its founder, aiming to restructure the failed quick commerce model and revive operations in Mexico.
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Canopy Makes First Acquisition with Solus Deal in Brazilian Healthtech
Canopy completes its first acquisition by purchasing Solus, a Brazilian health software provider, marking the debut of its consolidation strategy in the healthcare sector.
Skyone Receives Series C Backing from Advent International to Scale its Cloud and Software Platform
Skyone, a leading Brazilian software company specializing in cloud computing, data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has secured a strategic investment from Advent International
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Lux Capital Invests US$5M in Magie to Power Enterprise Payments on WhatsApp
Lux Capital invests US$5M in Brazilian fintech Magie, which is pivoting from consumer payments to B2B conversational finance infrastructure on WhatsApp.