Colombian healthy food chain Bacu announced its expansion to Medellín, after consolidating its presence in Bogotá with 13 outlets and nearly 70,000 monthly orders. The company now sets its sights on reaching 110,000 monthly orders and 20 stores by the end of 2025. Consolidation in Bogotá and New
Events & Conferences
Discover Próspera Roatán, Honduras: Erick Brimen’s pioneering special economic zone redefining governance, freedom, and prosperity through innovation and entrepreneurial vision.
Startups
Nawaiam is emerging as a key partner on education and preparing the next generation of professionals in El Salvador by using gaming to guide adolescents in their educational and career decisions.
Startups
Arvo raises $20M Series A led by Kaszek and Base10 Partners, with participation from Canary and K50 Ventures; to expand AI-powered healthcare payment solutions in Brazil.
CUB fintech raised R$30 million in a Series A round led by Upload Ventures and Alexia Ventures. The Brazilian startup will use the funds to expand its real estate receivables platform, strengthen CUB Capital, and grow its client base tenfold by 2026.
Latam
The Global Innovation Index 2025 (GII), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), places Chile (51st) and Brazil (52nd) as the top-ranked economies in Latin America.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Fest, the leading artificial intelligence and venture capital summit in Latin America, will take place from October 21 to 22, 2025, at the Escuela Bancaria y Comercial in Mexico City during Mexico Tech Week.
Brands
CMI Energía continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and community impact.
Fundraising
On a mission to position Brazil as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence, Enter announced the closing of a $35 million Series A, co-led by Founders Fund and Sequoia Capital, marking the largest AI-focused investment recorded in Latin America to date. This landmark investment reflects the broader transformation
Startups
The latest Latin American VC trends show investors prioritizing operational experience, sustainable growth, and profitability. Learn how startups can stand out in a competitive market.
Brands
Banco Cuscatlán officially began operations in Guatemala on September 16, 2025, following the acquisition of 100% of Banco Inmobiliario’s shares.
Colombia
Revolut, one of the world’s largest neobanks with more than 60 million global users, is preparing to launch operations in Colombia.