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Uruguay launches new innovation program

Uruguay’s government has launched a program called Uruguay Innovates (U+I), which it says will boost investment and improve development in...

May 28, 2025

Uruguay cybersec startup Strike closes $13.5 million Series A round

Strike, a cybersecurity company, closed a $13.5 million dollar Series A led by FinTech Collective, which included participation from Galicia...

March 28, 2025

TripWip’s Guillermina Silva on their 750K seed round and their expansion strategy

TripWip, a peer-to-peer carsharing platform, plans Mexico expansion following a seed round.

July 15, 2024

Uruguayan Fintech Inswitch Sold to U.S. Tech Giant TransNetwork

Uruguayan fintech Inswitch has been acquired by U.S.-based TransNetwork, a B2B payment infrastructure platform for instant money transfers in Latin...

May 21, 2024

Uruguayan AI Sign Language Startup ELdeS Joins EU Accelerator

ELdeS partners with Spain's Fundación Once, receiving €30,000 in mentoring and support.

May 17, 2024

Chilean startup Lolocar acquires Olacar, expands carsharing operations to Uruguay

Acquisition positions Lolocar as the largest peer-to-peer carsharing company in Latin America

April 5, 2024

Uruguayan Nearsure to Boost Workforce, Eyes European Expansion in 2024

The IT services firm aims for a 50% staff increase and European market entry amidst rising demand from U.S. corporate...

March 26, 2024

Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Explores Acquisitions and Buybacks Amid Market Consolidation

Company posts strong cash position, but misses earnings estimates, causing stock to tumble

March 20, 2024

Foccuz, the Uruguayan-Chilean Startup Secures $700K for “Sales Copilot”

They plan to launch in April, Aiming for Expansion in Latin America

March 15, 2024

Chilean DataScope Begins Expansion in Latin America

Expanding operations with a focus on data capture innovations and existing client base growth.

January 3, 2024