Startups
Velotax Raises $25 Million Series A led by QED Investors, Valor Capital, and Picus Capital
Velotax raises R$125M to expand its AI-driven financial ecosystem, redefining credit access and empowering millions of Brazilians.
Startups
Inbest: cybersecurity and the invisible challenge of when an image becomes a risk
AI-based cybersecurity is transforming how companies defend against attacks. At AI Fest, iNBest Co-Founder Luis Cosio explains why AI is now essential for corporate protection.
Startups
UTEC Ventures strengthens tech investment in Peru
UTEC Ventures drives Peru’s tech entrepreneurship, connecting startups with capital, mentorship, and global innovation networks.
Startups
Endeavor and Mastercard spotlight Puerto Rico’s startup growth
Endeavor and Mastercard release Catalyzing Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Puerto Rico, a first-of-its-kind report mapping the island’s startup landscape and opportunities for inclusive growth.
Startups
Rhino Raises USD$ 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.
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.
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.
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.
Startups
Welli raises USD$75 million with backing from Community Investment Management
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 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.
Startups
Kayyak Ventures led a USD11M Series A+ Investment for Rankmi, Funding Bold AI-First Transformation
Rankmi celebrates 10 years with $11M in Series A extension, a rebrand, and an AI-First strategy to transform people management across Latin America.