Economy Latin America Palenca Raises Data Integration in LatAm, Targets 300 Million Workers for Credit Access Leverages Open Finance to integrate employment data, aiding credit services for fintechs and banks across Latin America. January 17, 2024
Funding Startups Venture Capital Top Tier Capital Raises $1.05 Billion for Global Ventures Funds target venture investments, technology growth in Europe, Middle East, Asia; reiterates innovation amidst market uncertainty. January 17, 2024
Cryptocurrencies Funding Venture Capital Inception Capital Closes $30M Early-Stage Crypto Fund Aims for diversified crypto exposure, targets family offices and affluent individuals. January 17, 2024
Latin America Neobanks Nu Holdings Wins Clients Amid LatAm Fintech Crisis Shares Surge 176% as Digital Bank Attracts Unbanked Populations in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia January 17, 2024
Apps Funding Foodcoin Opens Third Investment Round to Scale and Grow Aiming to capture restaurants, enhance customer loyalty, and expand footprint. January 17, 2024
Inteligencia Artificial Technology Databricks CEO Ghodsi considered for OpenAI board OpenAI's approach to Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi suggests possible changes in board dynamics, reflecting evolving AI industry discussions and company goals. January 16, 2024
Europe Funding HealthTech Onera Health Secures $32M for At-Home Sleep Studies Expansion Funds aimed at advancing sleep disorder diagnosis with FDA-approved technology. January 16, 2024
Fintech Latin America WealthTech Nubank Introduces Colombia’s Highest Yield Savings Account The new digital savings account offers no management fees, and free bank transfers. January 16, 2024
Governance Inteligencia Artificial Technology OpenAI Forms Team for Public AI Model Input Integration The initiative aims to democratize AI governance through public contributions. January 16, 2024
Inteligencia Artificial Startups Technology CTO Fakes Credentials, Reemerges as AI Firm CEO Vizzio Technologies, acclaimed in global AI, faces scrutiny over founder's misrepresented background and unverified financial claims. January 16, 2024