Startups

Kavak closes US$ 300M Series F to accelerate AI, Financing, and Regional Expansion from a16z

Kavak closes a US$300 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz to scale its fintech operations, strengthen profitability, and expand its used car marketplace across Latin America.

Startups

Tapi Secures US$27M led by Kaszek to Expand its Payment Network in Latin America

Tapi raises US$27M in a round led by Kaszek to accelerate its expansion in Mexico and strengthen its payments infrastructure across Latin America, surpassing US$60M raised since 2022.

Startups

Maya Capital Leads US$5.5M Seed Investment in Brazilian Fintech Lerian

Lerian, a Brazilian open-source financial infrastructure startup, raises $5.5M in seed funding led by Maya Capital to expand its modular banking platform and AI capabilities.

Startups

Ruuf invests US$ 12 million to expand solar access for Chilean households

Ruuf launches Chile’s largest private residential solar fund, with USD 12 million to finance solar installations in 1,300 homes across the country.

Latam

Nestlé-Purina to Invest US$100M to Expand Pet Food Production in Guanajuato

Nestlé-Purina will invest an additional US$100 million in its Silao plant in Guanajuato to expand production of dry and wet pet food for the Mexican market.

Startups

Revolut Advances Latin America Strategy with Peru Banking License Application

Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru, signaling its fifth expansion in Latin America and accelerating digital banking and financial inclusion in the region.

Startups

TecPrize 2026 Celebrates AI Innovation in Skills Development Across Latin America

TecPrize 2026 awards three AI-driven startups advancing workforce skills and educational innovation across Latin America.

Startups

Refurbi Raises US$4M to Expand Circular Tech Model into Mexico, led by Latin Leap

Refurbi raises a US$4M seed extension to expand its circular economy model into Mexico, strengthening refurbished device access and digital inclusion across Latin America.

Startups

Nagro secures US$ 9.5M Series B round led by Rabo Partnerships and Itaú Ventures

Nagro raises US$ 9.5 millio in the first tranche of its Series B round led by Rabo Partnerships, with Itaú Ventures participating, to strengthen AI, data, and credit infrastructure in Brazilian agribusiness.

Startups

GL Ventures Backs Dealism with US$15M to Transform Conversational Sales with AI

Dealism raises US$15 million to expand its AI-powered conversational sales platform, automating negotiations on WhatsApp and Instagram with its “vibe selling” agent.

Startups

Argentinian Startup Pomelo Secures US$55M Series C to Power Global Payments Innovation

Pomelo raises $55M in Series C funding to expand its fintech infrastructure across Latin America and launch global payment solutions powered by stablecoins and AI.

Startups

BTG and Capitânia Back CashU with US$22.5 Million to Expand SME Credit Through AI

CashU raises US$22.5 million to scale its SME lending platform using intra-chain credit intelligence and AI-powered risk models.