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The fintech ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean has experienced significant growth since 2017. Over this period, the number of fintech companies in the region surged by more than 340%, increasing from 703 to 3,069 companies and expanding from 18 to 26 countries. This growth was highlighted in
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Distrito El Globo, a prominent business, art, and technology hub in Latin America, has partnered with Endeavor Uruguay to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. Located at a key gateway in Uruguay, Distrito El Globo aims to enhance its potential by collaborating with Endeavor Uruguay, fostering business development between
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The fintech landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has seen remarkable growth and transformation over recent years. These insights are drawn from the IV Fintech Report in Latin America and the Caribbean, “A Consolidated Ecosystem with Potential to Contribute to Regional Financial Inclusion,” conducted by Finnovista, BID, and
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In the last ten years, Latin America has witnessed a revolution in the way financial transactions are carried out. The exponential growth of fintech has driven greater adoption of digital financial services in the region. Among the prominent figures in this panorama, Osvaldo Giménez, president of Mercado Pago, has highlighted
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The venture capital landscape in Latin America is poised for a historic moment in 2023, with a strong trend towards impact venture capital and sustainable financing approaches. According to a study conducted by Cuantico VC, 2022 was the second best year of the decade for startups in Latin America. Globally,
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IDB Lab Forum will bring together brilliant and passionate minds from across Latin America and the Caribbean to drive transformative change.
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SoftBank has designated $400 million to assist companies in Latin America, with 50% being dedicated to new investments.
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The World Angel Investor Forum (WBAF), recently announced the creation of the Association of Angel Investors of Latin America and the Caribbean (LACBAN).
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By adopting strict underwriting requirements and limiting access to new financial products, traditional Latin American banks end up excluding much of the population.
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With more than 30 million active buyers and around 23 sales per second, Mercado Libre is a clear example of success in the world of online sales.
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One of the main challenges is the lack of banking infrastructure and technology in some countries of the region.
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The electronic waste generated in the world in 2016 was 44.7 million metric tons, which is equivalent to 4,500 Eiffel Towers of electronic scrap