Exits
Monnet Payments Strengthens Its Presence in Chile After Acquiring ETpay
Monnet Payments acquires Chile’s ETpay to strengthen its LatAm presence, expand services, and reach USD 5B in transactions by 2025.
Artificial Intelligence
Patagon AI raises a USD$2.7 million Seed round led by Kfund
Patagon AI, co-founded by entrepreneurs from Ecuador and Argentina, raised $2.7M to expand its AI-driven sales and marketing automation platform across Latin America, transforming how companies engage with customers.
Startups
Velotax Raises $25 Million Series A led by QED Investors, Valor Capital, and Picus Capital
Velotax raises R$125M to expand its AI-driven financial ecosystem, redefining credit access and empowering millions of Brazilians.
Startups
UTEC Ventures strengthens tech investment in Peru
UTEC Ventures drives Peru’s tech entrepreneurship, connecting startups with capital, mentorship, and global innovation networks.
Startups
Endeavor and Mastercard spotlight Puerto Rico’s startup growth
Endeavor and Mastercard release Catalyzing Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Puerto Rico, a first-of-its-kind report mapping the island’s startup landscape and opportunities for inclusive growth.
Startups
Rhino Raises USD$ 2.6M round led by TMT Investments and AngelDecks for fleet expansion
Rhino, Brazil’s first armored car mobility app, secures a $2.6 million investment led by TMT Investments and AngelsDeck to expand its team, marketing, and fleet in São Paulo.
Latam
NASA recognizes Wizor, the Argentine startup reaching for space
Argentine startup Wizor gains global recognition from NASA for its space mission simulator, highlighting Latin America’s potential in deep-tech and space innovation.
Events & Conferences
AI Fest: It is necessary to build bridges between startups and investment funds in Latin America
AI Fest 2025 in Mexico City connected Latin America’s top AI startups with investors, highlighting the region’s growing potential to scale innovation through collaboration and capital.
Artificial Intelligence
Google supports 11 LatAm startups in AI Cybersecurity program
Google AI selects 11 Latin American startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Cybersecurity, a ten-week program supporting innovation in threat detection, data protection, and generative AI applications.
Latam
Zippi Raises USD$15.9M from Itaú and Verde Asset to Boost Credit for Small Businesses in Brazil
Brazilian fintech Zippi raises USD$15.9M from Itaú and Verde Asset to expand credit access, double lending, and invest in AI-driven financial services.
Latam
Picante backs young founders and tech startups in Uruguay
Picante is expanding its footprint in Latin America with its first investment in Uruguay. Beyond funding and mentorship, Picante is forging partnerships with universities, coworking spaces, and venture capital funds to create bridges for Uruguayan entrepreneurs across Latin America.
Startups
Lastro Secures USD$15M Series A led by Prosus Ventures, to Empower Brokers Across Brazil
Lastro raises $15M Series A led by Prosus Ventures to transform Brazilian real estate with AI, WhatsApp automation, and smarter broker solutions.