Startups

Startups

Chefia raised $190K in a round led by Investidores.vc Empowering Brazil’s Food Service Entrepreneurs

Chefia, the Brazilian platform dedicated to supporting food service entrepreneurs, has raised $190K in a new funding round led by Investidores.vc ($171K) and Anjos do Brasil ($19K).

Startups

Argentine startup Nawaiam expands to El Salvador with edtech solution

Nawaiam is emerging as a key partner on education and preparing the next generation of professionals in El Salvador by using gaming to guide adolescents in their educational and career decisions.

Startups

Arvo Raises $20M Series A led by Kaszek, to Revolutionize Healthcare Payments in Brazil

Arvo raises $20M Series A led by Kaszek and Base10 Partners, with participation from Canary and K50 Ventures; to expand AI-powered healthcare payment solutions in Brazil.

Startups

Why Latin American Startups Must Adapt to New VC Trends

The latest Latin American VC trends show investors prioritizing operational experience, sustainable growth, and profitability. Learn how startups can stand out in a competitive market.

Colombia

Neobank Revolut Plans Expansion into Colombia by 2026

Revolut, one of the world’s largest neobanks with more than 60 million global users, is preparing to launch operations in Colombia.

Startups

iCIMS Acquires Apli, Boosting AI Recruitment for Frontline Workers

Apli, a fast-growing AI-powered recruitment automation company focused on frontline hiring, has been acquired by iCIMS, the talent acquisition software provider trusted by leading global brands.

Startups

SunCompany Raises USD$15 M from Bancolombia Ventures to Power Clean Energy in LatAm

SunCompany, a Colombian cleantech startup, has raised more than US$15 million to accelerate its solar and battery storage projects in Latin America.

Latam

CoreNest-El Salvador Partnership to Boost Regional Tech Ecosystem

CoreNest in El Salvador has officially launched operations with a $25 million venture capital fund, positioning the country as a new hub for technological innovation in Latin America.

Startups

Bioma secures R$15 million investment from Angra Partners

Bioma, a Brazilian healthtech specializing in genomic and microbiota testing, has raised R$15 million from the Inova Empresa fund, managed by Angra Partners with Finep as its sole investor.

Artificial Intelligence

180 Seguros expands embedded insurance in Brazil with USD$ 9,3 million from 8VC

180 Seguros, the Brazilian insurtech leveraging proprietary AI in a B2B2C model, has secured R$50 million in a pre-Series B funding round.

Startups

UME Raises R$118 Million in Series B Led by Valor Capital to Expand Digital Credit in Brazil

UME has secured a R$118 million (US$23 million) Series B round to support its growth and strengthen its technology investments as it approaches breakeven.

Startups

Gastón Díaz: the promising young talent of the region's startup ecosystem

Gastón Díaz, at just 17 years old, this Argentine student has been named one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025.