Artificial Intelligence Mobility Peru Artificio Tackles Autonomous Driving’s Toughest Challenge in Lima Peruvian startup Artificio is developing a benchmarking platform for autonomous driving in Lima's notorious traffic, addressing one of the industry's toughest challenges. June 6, 2024
e-commerce Mexico FarmaLoop Valued at $18M After Raising $900K from Amarena VC The startup, which tripled its value from 2022, aims to consolidate its position in Chile and plans a Series A round next year to expand into Mexico. June 6, 2024
Cryptocurrencies Fintech Nubank Launches Direct Cryptocurrency Transfers Nubank now allows customers to send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly from their wallets. June 6, 2024
Brazil Deals Fintech Kanastra Secures $21M to Transform Brazil’s Debt Market Brazilian fintech Kanastra, which provides back-office tech for asset-backed securities, raised $21 million in a Series A round. June 6, 2024
Agrotech Latin America Mapping the Agtech and Foodtech Ecosystem in Latin America Insights from Brixton Venture Lab June 5, 2024
Fintech People Ualá COO Mariana Franza to Depart Latin American Fintech Mariana Franza, a former Goldman Sachs banker who has served as chief operating officer of Argentine fintech Ualá… June 3, 2024
Deals Spain Madrid-based Edtech Bcas Secures €17 Million for Global Expansion Founded in 2021 by Bosco González del Valle and Javier Ausín, Bcas offers a flexible financing solution that… June 3, 2024
Chile e-commerce USA Chilean LAP Global, Expands to the US with New Business Model The company now enables American brands to sell their products in Latin America through various marketplaces using its… June 3, 2024
Acquisition Chile Fintech USA Koywe Enters US Market with Facto Acquisition Chilean Paytech startup Koywe has acquired Facto to expand its US presence. This move follows Koywe’s $2.5 million… June 3, 2024
Cryptocurrencies Fintech Nubank Introduces Direct Cryptocurrency Transfers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana transactions now available, with more to follow. May 31, 2024