SunCompany Raises USD$15 M from Bancolombia Ventures to Power Clean Energy in LatAm
SunCompany, a Colombian cleantech startup, has raised more than US$15 million to accelerate its solar and battery storage projects in Latin America.
Latest
FemTech MX: Pushing LatAm's Health Innovation Agenda
FemTech MX, the first association of its kind in Latin America, was born out of a pressing reality: women in the region spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men.
CoreNest-El Salvador Partnership to Boost Regional Tech Ecosystem
CoreNest in El Salvador has officially launched operations with a $25 million venture capital fund, positioning the country as a new hub for technological innovation in Latin America.
AmazonCure Raises USD$ 1.5M led by Axcell, advancing in Biotech and Biocosmetic
AmazonCure is pioneering the intersection of science and business to bring Amazon bioactives to the global market.
David Alvo Verdugo: Driving Impact Venture Capital in Latin America
David Alvo Verdugo, Managing Partner at Impacta VC, drives impact venture capital in Latin America, supporting startups with financial, social, environmental goals.
Deloitte Names Rafael Sayagués to Lead New Regional Hub
Deloitte strengthens its regional presence with the launch of the Marketplace for Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, a strategic initiative designed to expand multidisciplinary services and consolidate the firm’s leadership in the region.
Bioma secures R$15 million investment from Angra Partners
Bioma, a Brazilian healthtech specializing in genomic and microbiota testing, has raised R$15 million from the Inova Empresa fund, managed by Angra Partners with Finep as its sole investor.
180 Seguros expands embedded insurance in Brazil with USD$ 9,3 million from 8VC
180 Seguros, the Brazilian insurtech leveraging proprietary AI in a B2B2C model, has secured R$50 million in a pre-Series B funding round.
UME Raises R$118 Million in Series B Led by Valor Capital to Expand Digital Credit in Brazil
UME has secured a R$118 million (US$23 million) Series B round to support its growth and strengthen its technology investments as it approaches breakeven.
Colombia Tech Report 2024: $513M Invested as Bogotá Drives Startup Ecosystem
Colombia has 2,126 active startups and US$513M in raised capital, with Bogotá accounting for over 80 % of the total, according to KPMG’s Tech Report 2024.
Guatemala Consumer Market 2025: Liquidity, Resilience, and a Demand for Purpose
Guatemala consumer market 2025 shows resilience and liquidity, with buyers who compare, demand value, and expect purpose.
Companies in Colombia Pay the Highest Electricity Prices in Latin America
Companies in Colombia pay the highest electricity prices in Latin America, surpassing Chile, Mexico, and the U.S., according to Energy Master.
Latam
Amela: the community that is closing the gender gap in Venture Capital
Amela has emerged as the largest networking club for women in technology across Latin America and Europe.
Startups
Gastón Díaz: the promising young talent of the region's startup ecosystem
Gastón Díaz, at just 17 years old, this Argentine student has been named one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025.
Startups
Kapital, the unicorn that puts Latin America on the global AI map
Kapital has become a milestone not only for the company itself but also for the entire Latin American startup ecosystem.
Events & Conferences
EtMday 2025 and the impact of collaboration with India in Latin America
EtMday 2025 is gearing up to take over Santiago this November, promising to be the largest gathering of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment in Latin America.
Guatemala
HTEC Strengthens LatAm Presence Through Cognits Acquisition
HTEC reinforces its global expansion by acquiring Cognits, establishing Guatemala as a strategic hub for high-impact tech projects. The move integrates local talent into international software, AI, and UX initiatives.
Startups
Colombian Startup Loto Raises US$1M with Fen Ventures as Lead Investor
Colombian FinTech Loto raises US$1M pre-seed led by Fen Ventures to digitalize SME expense management and expand across Latin America.
Artificial Intelligence
Launching Startups in Weeks: LATAM’s AI and No-Code Revolution
Today, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and no-code development tools, that timeline has been cut dramatically. According to Forrester Research, AI-driven platforms can reduce development time by up to 70%, opening a new chapter for entrepreneurs in Latin America.
Artificial Intelligence
Mexico and Brazil Lead Nvidia’s AI Expansion in LatAm
Nvidia is placing Latin America at the center of its AI expansion strategy, with Brazil and Mexico emerging as key hubs for data centers and talent development.
Startups
Top 5 Latin American Countries Leading in B2B Startups
Latin American B2B startups face a unique challenge: while most of the region’s entrepreneurial energy is concentrated on consumer-focused businesses such as restaurants, retail, and tourism, the real test lies in scaling ventures that provide business services.
Artificial Intelligence
Splight raises US$12.5M from Blue Bear Capital to optimize global power grids
Splight, the AI-driven EnergyTech startup, has raised US$12.5 million in a SAFE round to accelerate the development of its machine learning technology that eases congestion in electricity grids.
Brands
World expands in Latin America with Flagship Center in Bogotá
World, a global network built to confirm human identity in the digital space, has opened its largest flagship center worldwide in Bogotá.
Startups
LATAM Startups: Why Early Stage Is the Best Bet for 2025
The venture capital ecosystem in Latin America is showing signs of recovery, though not without imbalances.