LatAm List – September was a record month for the rapidly expanding tech ecosystem in Latin America. The recent spate … More
Tag: Colombia
Angel Ventures Peru leads US$350K seed round in gym management startup, Fitco
LatAm List – Fitco uses technology to help fitness centers manage and grow their user base. Founded in Lima, Peru in … More
Facebook launches new Dating feature in Colombia
LatAm List – In a story brought to our attention by TechCrunch, Facebook will launch an online dating feature to … More
Scotiabank invests in Colombian fintech Zinobe
LatAm List – This initiative comes from a partnership between Canadian bank, Scotiabank, and US venture capital firm, QED Investors. … More
After just one month in Chile, WeWork looks to open 7 new locations by 2019
WeWork launched its first Santiago location in early September with massive fanfare, and has already achieved 95% occupancy for its … More
Meet the 3 Argentine startups chosen to join Endeavor
Endeavor is a global organization that seeks out high-impact entrepreneurs and helps them join an international network of investors and … More
Insurtech startup ComparaOnline acquires Colombian rival, ComparaMejor
ComparaOnline is a Chilean insurtech startup that helps customers compare insurance options through an online platform. With a strong presence … More
Six Latin American startups presented at Y Combinator Summer 2018 Demo Day
Y Combinator‘s Summer 2018 Demo Day offered an opportunity for 132 startups to present their ideas in front of top … More
Colombian fintech Portal Finance closes US$200M lending deal with BTG Pactual
Portal Finance is an invoice-backed finance company that streamlines access to capital for small- and medium-sized businesses in Latin America from … More
Rappi raises US$200M investment
Rappi, a Colombian delivery startup, first made headlines when it reached the Y Combinator accelerator in 2016, and then again … More