This week has witnessed frenzied activity in fintech and business sectors in Latin America and other parts of the world. In Mexico City, the Fintech Summit Latam gathered experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of financial services, ranging from digital security to online banking.
Meanwhile, Endeavor, in partnership with the Chilean American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Chile) and Vantaz Group, launched “Hazte local en Miami” (Become Local in Miami), a program aimed at preparing over 30 Latin American startups to enter the U.S. market, covering aspects from legal and tax matters to marketing and finance.
In the field of medical technology, the Chilean company Mediclic launched Cecilia, the country’s first AI-powered virtual medical assistant. Cecilia aims to provide accurate and updated medical guidance, adapting to the individual needs of users. In acquisition moves, Asaak, a Ugandan fintech, purchased the Mexican arm of FlexClub, marking its entry into the Latin American market with the ambition to develop new financial solutions.
As for funding, the Colombian startup Rocketfy received a USD $7 million investment from Aluna Partners to boost its growth. Gympass, a leader in corporate wellness, raised USD $85 million, elevating its valuation to over USD $2.4 billion. The Brazilian agtech iRancho also benefited from a USD $1.4 million capital injection from Banco do Brasil to promote sustainable livestock farming.
Lastly, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Honduras (Fedecámara) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the launch of “Digital Hub 504,” a platform designed to accelerate the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Honduras.
With these developments, Latin America is not only expanding its influence in key sectors like fintech, healthcare, and agtech, but is also forging significant collaborations and generating investments that promise to drive innovation and growth across the region.
