Latam
Conta Cheia Lands US$9.8 M Investment to Grow B2B Payroll Lending Business
Conta Cheia raises approximately US$9.8 million to expand its payroll lending platform and provide more accessible credit to Brazilian workers.
Latam
Tether Invests US$20M in Mercado Bitcoin to Accelerate Tokenization and On-Chain Finance
Mercado Bitcoin secures a US$20M investment from Tether to expand tokenization, blockchain payments, and on-chain financial services.
Startups
Brazilian Fintech Jota Secures US$30 Million to Expand AI-Powered Digital Banking
Jota raised US$30 million in a Series A round led by Haun Ventures to expand its AI-powered digital account for entrepreneurs.
Colombia
Dondo Launches AI E-commerce Platform in Colombia Backed by Global Investors
Dondo launches its AI-powered e-commerce platform in Colombia after raising nearly US$5 million and expanding across the US and UK.
Exits
Chilean Fintech Blanco Secures US$ 5.2M Seed Investment Led by Krealo
Blanco raises US$5.2 million in seed funding led by Krealo to expand its AI-powered factoring platform across Latin America.
Startups
Kikos Acquires Fitness Startup GuruPass as It Expands Across Latin America
Kikos acquires fitness startup GuruPass to expand its technology capabilities, enhance services, and support its growth across Latin America.
Events & Conferences
Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026 Opens Applications for Regional Startup Competition
Startup World Cup El Salvador will take place on July 28, 2026, bringing together startups, investors, and technology leaders. Applications are now open for founders seeking a place in the global final in Silicon Valley.
Colombia
Branddu AI secures US$300K pre-seed to expand its MerchTech platform across the Americas
Branddu AI launched following the merger of Branddu and Reno, secured a US$300,000 pre-seed investment from 500, and plans to expand its AI-powered MerchTech platform across Latin America and the United States.
Startups
Yape Strengthens Regional Expansion by Connecting Peru and Bolivia with Digital Remittances
Yape has enabled digital remittances from Peru to Yape Bolivia, allowing users to send money directly through the app as part of its regional expansion strategy.
Startups
Peigo joins Forces with Félix to Launch WhatsApp-Powered Remittances in Ecuador
Peigo and Félix have partnered to simplify remittances from the United States to Ecuador through WhatsApp, marking Félix's entry into the Ecuadorian market.
Startups
Teachy acquires Nero.AI, adding AI talent and technology to its education platform
Teachy has acquired Nero.AI in a seven-digit acquihire deal, adding AI talent and intellectual property to accelerate the development of its education technology platform.
Startups
Zeom Raises US$2.75 M led by Fabric Ventures to Launch Global Accounts and Investment Platform in Brazil
Zeom has raised US$2.75 million in a pre-seed round led by Fabric Ventures to accelerate its global account and investment platform and expand operations in Brazil.