Quick Soft Expands Through RGBtec Acquisition as Digital Duplicates Market Grows
Quick Soft has acquired RGBtec, its second acquisition in under 60 days, reinforcing its position in Brazil's receivables technology market.
Latest
Infobip Strengthens Enterprise Email Services with SocketLabs Acquisition
Infobip has acquired SocketLabs to strengthen its AI-first communications platform with advanced email infrastructure and deliverability capabilities.
RecebeAqui Buys Kolek to Build Multi-Vertical Fintech Holding
Kolek has been acquired by RecebeAqui, forming a new fintech holding focused on expanding payment solutions across multiple industries.
Núclea Acquires Data Rudder to Boost AML and Fraud Prevention Services
Núclea announced the acquisition of Data Rudder to expand its fraud prevention and AML capabilities, pending approval from Brazil's Central Bank.
Brendi Lands US$6.6M Led by Propel Ventures to Transform Restaurant Ordering
Brendi raises US$ 6.6 million to expand its AI-powered WhatsApp ordering platform, helping restaurants reduce reliance on delivery marketplaces.
QI Tech Acquires Autobanking to Enter Brazil’s Auto Financing Market
QI Tech acquires Autobanking to enter Brazil's vehicle financing market, aiming to scale its lending infrastructure and accelerate growth.
Conta Cheia Lands US$9.8 M Investment to Grow B2B Payroll Lending Business
Conta Cheia raises approximately US$9.8 million to expand its payroll lending platform and provide more accessible credit to Brazilian workers.
Four Media for Equity Players Driving the Future of Startups in Mexico
Four Media for Equity firms are reshaping Mexico's startup ecosystem by exchanging media exposure for equity and helping founders scale faster.
Citigroup Prioritizes Institutional Clients as Brazil Becomes Regional Growth Hub
Citigroup strengthens its wholesale banking strategy in Latin America, focusing on Brazil, corporate finance, treasury, and wealth management.
ABSeed Launches US$19.7M Evergreen Fund to Expand Beyond B2B SaaS Investments
ABSeed launches a US$19.7M evergreen fund to support follow-on investments, Series B and C startups, and expand into new sectors.
Tether Invests US$20M in Mercado Bitcoin to Accelerate Tokenization and On-Chain Finance
Mercado Bitcoin secures a US$20M investment from Tether to expand tokenization, blockchain payments, and on-chain financial services.
Brazilian Fintech Jota Secures US$30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Digital Banking
Jota raised US$30 million in a Series A round led by Haun Ventures to expand its AI-powered digital account for entrepreneurs.
Colombia
Dondo Launches AI E-commerce Platform in Colombia Backed by Global Investors
Dondo launches its AI-powered e-commerce platform in Colombia after raising nearly US$5 million and expanding across the US and UK.
Exits
Chilean Fintech Blanco Secures US$ 5.2M Seed Investment Led by Krealo
Blanco raises US$5.2 million in seed funding led by Krealo to expand its AI-powered factoring platform across Latin America.
Startups
Kikos Acquires Fitness Startup GuruPass as It Expands Across Latin America
Kikos acquires fitness startup GuruPass to expand its technology capabilities, enhance services, and support its growth across Latin America.
Latam
Infinia Raises US$ 13.5M Series A to Expand Digital Finance Infrastructure Across Emerging Markets
Infinia raises US$13.5M in a Series A round to expand its digital finance infrastructure across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Events & Conferences
Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026 Opens Applications for Regional Startup Competition
Startup World Cup El Salvador will take place on July 28, 2026, bringing together startups, investors, and technology leaders. Applications are now open for founders seeking a place in the global final in Silicon Valley.
Colombia
Branddu AI secures US$300K pre-seed to expand its MerchTech platform across the Americas
Branddu AI launched following the merger of Branddu and Reno, secured a US$300,000 pre-seed investment from 500, and plans to expand its AI-powered MerchTech platform across Latin America and the United States.
Fundraising
Six Ways Investors and Institutional Capital Can Provide Long-Term Support to Venezuela
From CAF's recovery fund to infrastructure projects and NGO partnerships, discover six ways investors can help drive Venezuela's long-term recovery after the 2026 earthquakes.
Startups
Yape Strengthens Regional Expansion by Connecting Peru and Bolivia with Digital Remittances
Yape has enabled digital remittances from Peru to Yape Bolivia, allowing users to send money directly through the app as part of its regional expansion strategy.
Startups
Peigo joins Forces with Félix to Launch WhatsApp-Powered Remittances in Ecuador
Peigo and Félix have partnered to simplify remittances from the United States to Ecuador through WhatsApp, marking Félix's entry into the Ecuadorian market.
Latam
Rodrigo Costa leads SoftBank Brazil in new leadership transition across Latin America
SoftBank has appointed Rodrigo Costa to lead its Brazil operations as Alex Szapiro steps down after five years, while Juan Franck takes responsibility for the rest of Latin America.
Startups
Teachy acquires Nero.AI, adding AI talent and technology to its education platform
Teachy has acquired Nero.AI in a seven-digit acquihire deal, adding AI talent and intellectual property to accelerate the development of its education technology platform.
Startups
Zeom Raises US$2.75 M led by Fabric Ventures to Launch Global Accounts and Investment Platform in Brazil
Zeom has raised US$2.75 million in a pre-seed round led by Fabric Ventures to accelerate its global account and investment platform and expand operations in Brazil.