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.
Latest
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Darwin AI raises $4.5M Seed Round led by Base10 Partners boosting AI Sales Agents
Darwin AI, a startup specialized in developing and training AI-powered virtual agents for sales, customer support, and post-sale services, announced the closure of a $4.5 million seed funding round
Mexico
Tec de Monterrey launches 6G Laboratory for smarter and more sustainable cities
The Tec de Monterrey Lab is taking a major step forward with the creation of the 6G Communications and Integrated Sensing Laboratory.
Brands
Starbucks intensifies Latin America growth with Drive-Thru expansion
Starbucks in Latin America is consolidating itself as a strategic pillar for the brand’s global growth.
Startups
Startups and accelerators: the future of innovation in Latin America
Latin America is positioning itself as a potential global hub for entrepreneurship and technology, with vibrant ecosystems emerging across major cities.
Colombia
Colombian Tourism Surpasses Coal and Coffee Exports: A New Economic Engine in 2025
Colombian tourism surpasses coal and coffee exports in 2025, with 3.3M visitors and USD 2.865B in foreign currency in Q1 alone.
Events & Conferences
This was Colombia Tech Fest 2025, the first open-air tech festival
Colombia Tech Fest 2025 gathered more than 8,000 attendees in Bogotá with a sold-out edition that redefined how technology, investment, and innovation connect in Latin America.
Mexico
Mexico’s richest 1% earn 442 times more than the poorest 10%
A recent analysis of the 2024 National Survey of Household Income and Expenditure (ENIGH) reveals that the top 1% in Mexico holds 35% of the country’s total income, earning 442 times more than the poorest 10%.