Colombia
Neobank Revolut Plans Expansion into Colombia by 2026
Revolut, one of the world’s largest neobanks with more than 60 million global users, is preparing to launch operations in Colombia.
Latam Republic
Startups
iCIMS Acquires Apli, Boosting AI Recruitment for Frontline Workers
Apli, a fast-growing AI-powered recruitment automation company focused on frontline hiring, has been acquired by iCIMS, the talent acquisition software provider trusted by leading global brands.
Latam
Key Strategies to Raise Capital in LatAm
Raising capital in Latam is becoming increasingly dynamic, with Colombia positioning itself as one of the strongest startup ecosystems in the region.
Startups
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.
Mexico
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.
Latam
CoreNest-El Salvador Partnership to Boost Regional Tech Ecosystem
CoreNest in El Salvador has officially launched operations with a $25 million venture capital fund, positioning the country as a new hub for technological innovation in Latin America.
Brands
AmazonCure Raises USD$ 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.
Latam
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.
Brands
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.
Startups
Bioma secures R$15 million investment from Angra Partners
Bioma, a Brazilian healthtech specializing in genomic and microbiota testing, has raised R$15 million from the Inova Empresa fund, managed by Angra Partners with Finep as its sole investor.
Artificial Intelligence
180 Seguros expands embedded insurance in Brazil with USD$ 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.
Startups
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.