Startups
Grupalia Raised US$4.8M in Pre-Seed Round to Digitize Group Lending in Mexico
Grupalia is digitizing group lending in Mexico, using fintech to expand access to credit for microbusinesses and strengthen local economies.
Mexico
Jeeves Secures US$100M from CIM to Scale Corporate Spend Management in Mexico
Jeeves announces a US$100 million financing facility from Community Investment Management to support corporate expense management, credit solutions, and business growth in Mexico.
Startups
Zendly: The AI platform revolutionizing financial onboarding on WhatsApp
Zendly is transforming financial onboarding with conversational AI on WhatsApp, reducing friction and increasing user activation in Mexico and Latin America.
Artificial Intelligence
Aviva secures USD$50 million credit line ahead of Series A funding round
Aviva obtains a USD$50 million credit line from CIM to expand its phygital model and bring financial services to underbanked communities in Mexico.
Artificial Intelligence
Meta and Tec de Monterrey drive AI innovation with PotencIA Mx
PotencIA Mx empowers Mexican startups and SMEs to integrate AI, boosting innovation and efficiency through open-source technology.
Startups
Inbest: cybersecurity and the invisible challenge of when an image becomes a risk
AI-based cybersecurity is transforming how companies defend against attacks. At AI Fest, iNBest Co-Founder Luis Cosio explains why AI is now essential for corporate protection.
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.
Startups
Jack Ma's Ant Group bets on Latin America with an investment in Mexican fintech R2
R2, the integrated lending platform, secures strategic backing from Ant International to expand AI-driven SME credit in Latin America, enhancing financial inclusion and access to capital.
Events & Conferences
AI Fest 2025 Connected Investors and Startups Driving the Future of Artificial Intelligence
AI Fest 2025 in Mexico City gathered over 1,000 leaders, investors, and founders, highlighting Latin America’s AI innovation, startup growth, and investment opportunities. Discover the key winners, trends, and strategies shaping the region’s tech ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Fest: A Key Gathering for the Tech and VC Ecosystem During Mexico Tech Week 2025
AI Fest 2025 brought together investors, tech leaders, and startups during Mexico Tech Week, strengthening Mexico’s position as a regional AI innovation hub.
Startups
Mexico’s fintech Plata reaches USD$3.1B valuation ahead of banking debut
Plata raises $250M, valuing the fintech at $3.1B, as it prepares to launch full banking services and expand in Mexico’s competitive market.
Events & Conferences
Guide to Navigating Mexico Tech Week 2025 Without Frustration or Burnout
Mexico Tech Week 2025 will be one of the largest technology and entrepreneurship gatherings in Latin America, with hundreds of events and thousands of attendees in Mexico City from October 20 to 26. To truly make the most of it, arriving well-prepared and with a clear strategy is essential. Discover