PhageLab Targets Global Expansion After US$3M Round led by Kaszek Ventures

PhageLab raises US$3M and appoints a new CEO to scale its bacteriophage technology, targeting antibiotic resistance and expanding in global animal health markets.

Satellites on Fire accelerates U.S. expansion with US$2.7M funding from Dalus Capital

Satellites on Fire raises US$2.7M to scale its AI-powered wildfire detection platform, enabling faster response, reducing impact, and expanding into the U.S. market.

The Leading Private Equity Firms according to Zinnia’s 2025 LinkedIn Performance Ranking

Zinnia’s Private Equity LinkedIn Performance Ranking 2025 reveals how top firms use content strategy—not frequency—to drive engagement and stand out in a competitive market

Media Capital Forum 2026: redefining how startups attract capital in LATAM

Media Capital Forum arrives in Mexico City to explore how storytelling, community, and media exposure are becoming key drivers of startup growth and venture capital in Latin America.

Hero raises US$6.6M led by Headline XP to boost regional expansion

Hero raises US$6.6M to expand its travel insurance platform across Latin America, leveraging APIs, partnerships, and new product lines beyond travel coverage.

Bliss lands US$11M funding round led by Kfund and Bradesco to boost AI expansion

Bliss raises US$11M to expand its AI-powered platform that helps brokers sell health insurance to SMEs, boosting efficiency and scaling across Brazil.

Venture Capital in Latin America: The 10 Funds Leading the Region’s Startup Ecosystem

Discover the top Venture Capital Latin America firms driving startup growth, with $4.1B invested in 2025 and a more selective funding landscape.

Prosus Leads US$18M Investment in Mevo to Scale Healthcare Digitization

Mevo raises US$18M led by Prosus to scale its e-prescription platform in Brazil, aiming to connect patients, providers, and services across the healthcare journey.

Coca-Cola Appoints a Latin American as its Global CEO for the First Time

Coca-Cola appoints Henrique Braun as CEO starting March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who becomes Executive Chairman after nine years leading the company.

Mercado Libre Announces Record Investment of US$600 M in Colombia

MercadoLibre announces a US$600 million investment in Colombia to enhance logistics and operations, alongside a US$3.4 billion expansion plan in Argentina.

The 20 Most Promising Startups in Central America, According to Investors in the Region

Startuplinks and Cuantico VP reveal the Top 20 startups from Central America and the Caribbean at Caricaco Summit 2026.

Tess AI Raises US$5M to scale Autonomous Agents and Expand to Silicon Valley

Tess AI raises US$5M and moves to Silicon Valley to scale its autonomous agents platform and disrupt SaaS with task-based AI.

Mexico

FEMSA Cuts 1,300 Jobs and Puts the Brakes on OXXO's Spin Ambitions

Femsa cuts jobs and scales back Spin as fintech competition intensifies in Mexico, highlighting challenges in driving user engagement and store traffic.

Startups

Mova Raises US$2M to Scale EV Charging and Mobility Data Infrastructure in Brazil

Mova raises US$2M to expand its EV charging network and blockchain-based mobility data platform across Brazil, targeting 1M users.

Events & Conferences

ALAS Joins Forces with Web Summit to Position Brazil as Latin America’s Innovation Hub

ALAS partners with Web Summit Rio 2026 to bring the largest Latin American startup delegation and boost regional innovation.

Artificial Intelligence

Maggu Secures US$4.4M Led by DGF Investimentos, to Expand AI in Pharmacy Retail

Maggu raises US$4.4M to scale its AI copilot for pharmacies, targeting 30,000 locations and expanding across Brazil and Latin America.

Startups

Azos Secures US$25M Led by Kaszek to Expand Insurance Operations in Brazil

Azos raises US$25M Series C to scale AI in insurance, expand operations, and strengthen its position in Brazil’s growing insurtech market.

Startups

Venture Capital in Chile 2025: Why the Country Leads Latin America in VC Efficiency

Venture Capital Chile reached US$249M in 2025, growing 57% year over year and ranking as Latin America’s most efficient startup ecosystem according to Cuantico VP.

Artificial Intelligence

Moonflow Expands Its Debt Collection Platform Through Strategic Alliance with Puntored

Moonflow and Puntored announce a strategic alliance to integrate AI-powered debt collection with Mexico’s largest payment network, enabling real-time reconciliation and omnichannel payment solutions.

Startups

Habi Acquires Pulppo to Expand Its Residential Real Estate Technology Platform in LatAm

Habi acquires Pulppo to strengthen its residential real estate technology ecosystem in Latin America, integrating broker technology, liquidity solutions, and mortgage capabilities.

Latam

Oxus Finance Raises US$2.4M To Simplify International Payments Using Stablecoins

Brazilian fintech Oxus Finance raised US$2.4M to develop an aggregator combining stablecoins and SWIFT, helping companies find the fastest and cheapest route for international payments.

Startups

Celero Secures US$ 2.9M Series A led by Headline & Visa to Expand Fintech Infrastructure

Celero raises US$ 2.9M in an ongoing Series A round led by Headline with participation from Visa to expand its data infrastructure for financial institutions and SMEs across Latin America.

Startups

DolarApp Rebrands as ARQ After Securing US$70 M From Sequoia and Founders Fund

DolarApp rebrands as ARQ after reaching 2 million users, expanding from cross-border payments into a full financial platform offering investment, credit, and global spending tools.

Latam

Latam VC Report 2026: Exits Surge and Stronger VC Ecosystems in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil

Latam VC Report 2026 reveals a rebound in venture capital investment, rising exits and a shift toward larger rounds and fewer startups.