Startups
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
Argentine startup Wizor gains global recognition from NASA for its space mission simulator, highlighting Latin America’s potential in deep-tech and space innovation.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Startups
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.
Latam
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.
Startups
Welli, the healthcare-focused financial platform, announced the closing of a USD$75 million structured debt round, fully funded by Community Investment Management (CIM).
Startups
Lastro raises $15M Series A led by Prosus Ventures to transform Brazilian real estate with AI, WhatsApp automation, and smarter broker solutions.
Startups
Rankmi celebrates 10 years with $11M in Series A extension, a rebrand, and an AI-First strategy to transform people management across Latin America.
Startups
Pagaleve raises $160M to expand its BNPL services in Brazil, leveraging AI-powered risk management, low default rates, and innovative Pix installment solutions for over 5 million users.
Startups
Colombia is shaping up as one of the most dynamic startup hubs in Latin America in 2026.
Startups
Chilean legaltech Magnar AI raises $300K to expand its AI-powered platform for lawyers across Latin America, backed by top startup investors.
Startups
Siigo acquires Actualícese in Colombia, combining software and accounting content to strengthen its services for SMEs and accountants.