Artificial Intelligence Chile Chile to Introduce New AI Regulation Bill This May Minister Aisén Etcheverry outlines a risk-based approach to AI development, aiming for comprehensive national regulation. May 2, 2024
Venture Capital Norrsken22 Invests $205 million in Africa’s Growing Fintech Sector Lexi Novitske expects a rebound beyond pre-2020 levels despite a dip in 2023. May 2, 2024
Spain Travel & Safety App TravelPerk Secures $95 Million Funding Led by SoftBank, Maintaining Unicorn Status Plans include increasing global presence, particularly in Europe and the U.S. May 2, 2024
Deals Restaurants Spain Berto’s Raises €1 Million in Funding Round Led by Glovo and Deporvillage Founders aims to expand its unique 'museum restaurant' concept to Madrid, growing its presence in major Spanish cities. May 2, 2024
Chile Fintech Mexico Chilean Fintoc closes a $7 million Series A funding round led by Propel VC Expansion into Mexico targeted as a primary market within the next 18 months. May 2, 2024
Deals Fintech Skyblue Analytics Seeks $1 Million for Global Expansion The company develops white label platforms and RoboAdvisors akin to RobinHood or Interactive Broker, enriching financial institutions' client experiences. May 1, 2024
Colombia Fintech Payments Yuno and Kushki Form Alliance to Enhance Digital Payment Ecosystem in Latin America Focus on increasing transaction security and reducing costs across the region. April 30, 2024
Fintech Peru Máximo and Alfintech Partner to Enhance Digital Banking in Peru The collaboration introduces Ahorro Max, an interoperable savings account fully accessible within three minutes. April 30, 2024
News Chilean Startup Movener Secures $2 million from SQM Lithium Ventures The company transforms diesel trucks into hybrid electric vehicles April 30, 2024
News Bluesky backs a project that would let Mastodon apps, like Ivory, work with its network Social networks Bluesky and Mastodon may soon be accessible from within a single app — at least, that’s what Bluesky hopes. April 30, 2024