Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="b350f7f529f439cc507ebfaae6229dd9a8a5933d611f64b5d139877342a4" Subject: =?UTF-8?q?Dealflow_LatAm_#54:_Bold_raises_$40M_and_acquires_VendeM=C3=A1s?= =?UTF-8?q?_to_enter_Peru._CoreNest_launches_$25M_fund_with_El_Salv?= =?UTF-8?q?=E2=80=A6?= From: Yoel Rodriguez of Dealflow LatAm To: Hidden Recipient Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:03:34 +0000 X-Hiring: We are hiring, reach out at header-hacker@emailshot.io X-EmailShot-Signature: 8_UyUcb7-XSL7pAQqH9YQwmCgbPR1pAGuoiZ_iZ5M9V7lmvlSmtRDFsGqXP622dkNKQ5Iy8jkDJNbgS-nW-DXg== --b350f7f529f439cc507ebfaae6229dd9a8a5933d611f64b5d139877342a4 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable View this post on the web at https://dealflowlatam.substack.com/p/dealflow-= latam-54-bold-raises-40m Hey, it=E2=80=99s Yoel [ https://substack.com/redirect/fb64d68c-8417-45a5-a= 0cb-a2ef47efb675?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0r= bAsF0l24U ] =F0=9F=91=8B Back again with the 54th edition of Dealflow LatAm= =E2=80=94your go-to source for all the deals, moves, and momentum in the re= gion=E2=80=99s startup scene. Plenty to break down=E2=80=94so let=E2=80=99s get into it =F0=9F=9A=80 This week=E2=80=99s newsletter is sponsored by Cubbo [ https://substack.com= /redirect/40bd60d3-ce2d-4a78-81cb-6d7ad58f8f63?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76= uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ]: Cubbo operates fulfillment centers across Mexico and Brazil, managing stora= ge, inventory, and distribution for leading retailers and fintech companies= like Natura, Pepsico, Plata Card, L'oreal or Reckitt. We process over 500,000 orders and 5 million items monthly with proprietary= technology that ensures speed, reliability, and cost control. The company = generates over $35M in annual revenue with profitable operations and expand= ing EBITDA margins. Increase your sales by delivering orders with the same experience as Amazon= and Mercado Libre =F0=9F=91=89=F0=9F=8F=BC If you=E2=80=99re interested in sponsorship opport= unities, please reach out to yoel@dealflow.es Startup funding news=C2=A0=F0=9F=92=B8 Rounds of $10M+: =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Bold raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/2fb9d5= b9-e72a-4d22-9080-dcb9cd72b23f?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $40M to expand its SME-focused fintech platform i= nternationally, starting with Peru. The round was led by General Atlantic, = with C=C3=B3ndor Inverlink, InQlab, and IFC participating. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Kanastra raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/a1= da8edf-851e-4396-bf1b-452f44e0542e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $30M in Series B to scale its private credit = infrastructure platform in Brazil. The round was led by F-Prime, with parti= cipation from IFC, Kaszek, Valor Capital, Quona Capital, and Ita=C3=BA. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Pagaleve raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/3b= e40296-a643-4b92-b0a2-ae01cfc7530e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $29M to scale its Pix-based BNPL platform in = Brazil. The round was led by OIF Ventures and Sun Hung Kai & Co, with Credi= t Saison, Endeavor Catalyst, and others participating. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Remitee raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/d12= 684df-5f20-41b7-a20d-81a0e2dd2318?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $20M to expand its embedded remittance infra, = serving clients like Galicia, Santander, and Copec across LatAm, US, and Eu= rope. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Lemon raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/e7117= bde-1b14-473b-8dc6-3cab8d5726f3?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $20M in a record Series B to expand its crypto w= allet across LatAm. The round was co-led by F-Prime and ParaFi. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Zippi raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/38c7a= 4fa-b0d7-49cb-b352-982c99f85907?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $15.9M to expand credit access for micro and sma= ll businesses in Brazil. The FIDC round was led by Ita=C3=BA and Verde Asse= t, with backing from Tiger Global. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Lastro raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/dcd8= 38bb-7c01-48e4-8eae-97bb13f3e369?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $15M Series A to scale its AI real estate platf= orm. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with Kaszek and MAYA Capital. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 CredAluga raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/5= f14c6e4-04e0-45f5-8ca0-41247dc5b2e6?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $10.9M in Series A to expand its rental fina= nce platform and invest in AI. The round was led by Provence Partners, with= Caravela, Honey Island, and Norte participating. Rounds $1M to $10M: =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Akua raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/2a31ed= 8f-2067-4a9e-a1f9-12977ff33c2a?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $8.5M to expand its AI-native payments infrastruc= ture across LatAm. The round was co-led by Flourish Ventures and Cathay Lat= am. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Credit=C3=BA raises [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/d8df54b5-82b8-481e-a914-9aee31a62ae6?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $6M to expand housing finance in Brazil a= nd Peru. The round was led by Alive Ventures and L4 Venture Builder. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Takenos raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/430= 7778b-0a88-473c-8cf3-c10af94ecf2c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $5M to expand its digital wallet platform acro= ss LatAm. The round was led by Lattice and Variant, with participation from= 7 other investors. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Grupalia raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/52= 417de2-294b-423a-b6e9-f2013ea05aad?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $4.8M in seed funding to build a neobank for = microbusinesses in Mexico. The round included Platanus, Semilla Ventures, I= nnogen Capital, and Addem Capital. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Pitz raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/09b954= 6b-6240-437e-ba6f-f83113408802?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $2.1M in pre-seed funding to digitalize auto repa= ir shops across LatAm. The round was led by BFF, Marathon, 500 Startups, an= d others. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE metaBIX Biotech raises [ https://substack.com/redi= rect/484a74a8-8d62-405a-8306-16ab559f1c54?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObq= ArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] over $1M to expand its AI-powered anim= al health platform to Mexico and the U.S. The round included AIR Capital, D= anta Fund, The Board Per=C3=BA, and Angel Hub. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 WorkAI raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/ff0c= 1f90-71be-4cbb-88ed-69e8c4a469ee?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1M from M2 Digital to scale its humanized AI, = which is already cutting healthcare losses and growing up to 40% monthly. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Loto LatAm raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/= 3a682c32-4e69-40fe-ae4d-4532c0c3b399?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1M in seed funding to expand its SME-focus= ed expense and incentive management platform across LatAm. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Agent.Shop raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/= 362a34ba-ac7c-4982-aed6-f831a6889815?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1M to launch its AI-powered conversational= commerce platform in Brazil. The round was led by Maya Capital, Caravela C= apital, and Mira Capital. Other rounds of funding: =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 LimbX raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/f4c08= 57a-d9d7-46ee-b760-18ad4ee45726?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $91K to finalize bionic prosthetics and start re= gulatory certification. The round was led by Unimed VTRP and FIP Anjo (DOMO= =2EVC). M&A transactions =F0=9F=8E=8A =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Stefanini Group acquires [ https://substack.com/re= direct/8396b26c-bd4f-47f7-ae38-1f16b86c946b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFO= bqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] 60% of Escala 24X7 to expand its dig= ital services footprint across LatAm. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Haulmer acquires [ https://substack.com/redirect/6= a539fde-da24-4b6a-bbda-e937ab0984e8?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Fpay Chile from Falabella to boost its payme= nts ecosystem and gain a prepaid license, marking a key step in its journey= to become the neobank for LatAm SMEs. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Bold acquires [ https://substack.com/redirect/1678= 73ee-727d-4ceb-a9a6-0c612ef3e1a8?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] VendeM=C3=A1s from Niubiz to enter the Peruvian= market. The deal marks Bold=E2=80=99s first international expansion, addin= g 500K+ merchants to its network. Investor & accelerator news =F0=9F=9A=80 =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Lotux closes [ https://substack.com/redirect/d23ca= 941-cb89-43b2-840b-4ae3637cfe23?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] second fund to invest $50K=E2=80=93$100K in earl= y-stage startups across LatAm. The VC firm backs emerging ventures aiming t= o scale innovation in the region. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Nascent VC launches [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/4708e1c9-73f9-43ec-94e8-bd83c5b78421?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $15M Fund II, backed by operators and fou= nders like KAVAK, to fuel early-stage innovation across LatAm. =F0=9F=87=B8=F0=9F=87=BB CoreNest launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/= 78cc03ab-ddba-4742-b046-6619e005d3df?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a $25M fund and accelerator with the Salvad= oran government to support 300 high-potential startups across LatAm. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Uruguay launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/f= e421ead-a4d2-4d5d-9712-300042e4a36f?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Uruguay Innovates (U+I) to attract investmen= t and position itself as a rising innovation hub in LatAm. Opportunities & Deadlines =F0=9F=91=80 =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA PVCC25 by PECAP returns [ https://substack.com/red= irect/fd1db685-15d0-453f-9787-d18d57c859a0?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFOb= qArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Oct 2025, uniting 1,000+ leaders to b= oost startup investment and celebrate 10 years of VC impact in Peru. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 L=E2=80=99Or=C3=A9al & Cambridge open [ https://su= bstack.com/redirect/d86ef3ae-b769-41dc-a9c6-fc669b6b814e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeX= ZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] global accelerator for = sustainable startups with mentoring, certification & investment links; appl= y by Oct 15. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 inDrive launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/7= 06563d2-d86c-4c3f-8ba5-3814969b239c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] 2026 Aurora Tech Award in Chile to empower w= omen-led tech startups with up to $50K in prizes; apply by Nov 12. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Gavin Wood returns [ https://substack.com/redirect= /e5548e15-5683-4961-9f5c-755a493ad183?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] as Parity CEO and will open Polkadot=E2=80= =99s sub0 Symbiosis in Buenos Aires on Nov 14, spotlighting the next Web3 p= hase in LatAm. Startup news =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Argentina =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Skrill launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/ba= 5af4ab-d007-4afa-bbcb-6058139034b2?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] prepaid Mastercard in Argentina powered by Po= melo, expanding digital wallet use to everyday spending. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Cresium wins [ https://substack.com/redirect/e953b= f85-53e9-47b4-af5f-a4f2cfb86954?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] the Banco Naci=C3=B3n & Endeavor innovation priz= e among 436 startups, taking home $10K for its digital B2B account solution= for SMEs. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Mozart launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/bc= 859178-8186-4324-b666-ddb1552703b2?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in Argentina with its empathetic AI voice age= nts for debt collection and support, already billing $15K monthly and raisi= ng a $1.5M round. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 SeedsMatch launches [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/774350e0-cdad-4aa5-96d5-ea9f58df62a9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] AI-powered interview robots to help candi= dates get hired five times faster, already used by Coca-Cola, Unilever, and= Mercado Libre. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Brazil =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 QuintoAndar enters [ https://substack.com/redirect= /d3c36391-aeaa-4fb7-8d49-d36b602805d8?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a new phase focused on AI and talent, expa= nding its tech teams across LatAm and Lisbon to boost productivity and hous= ing innovation. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Intreguei shuts down [ https://substack.com/redire= ct/d5a9929f-6e98-4b95-9d8c-03027adfe088?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqAr= DfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] operations in June 2025 after financial = setbacks; co-founder Giorge Azevedo to oversee full liquidation until 2027. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Vetera tops [ https://substack.com/redirect/f88565= 5a-11f9-497e-a731-482f45d60442?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $2.17B in vehicle-backed credit, scaling extrajud= icial recovery tech across 21 states. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 AI Cube, Dharma AI, and Forlex are [ https://subst= ack.com/redirect/8975fb6c-0a3e-492c-97c4-699943bb30cb?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtI= n0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Brazil=E2=80=99s finalists= in AWS=E2=80=99s global AI accelerator, joining 40 startups worldwide with= up to $1M in AWS credits. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 InHire targets [ https://substack.com/redirect/90f= d61ff-2fbf-4b9a-babd-e4a5646619a2?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $10.9M revenue in 2026 after growing 300% in 2= 024 with nearly 8x LTV/CAC. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Tako, founded by ex-DogHero and Rappi execs, proce= sses [ https://substack.com/redirect/d6abca26-d78a-47ac-b469-d553b6b21cf4?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] over $= 181M in payrolls with its AI platform simplifying HR and compliance. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Leandro Pinto, founder of Mantiqueira, says [ http= s://substack.com/redirect/af9fb5db-8e34-48fc-be5c-8a59db0be899?j=3DeyJ1Ijoi= M2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Brazil=E2=80=99s = strong sanitary controls have become a key competitive advantage for the co= untry=E2=80=99s agribusiness sector. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 iFood launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/ce2= 5a25c-c7d6-4617-91b3-f8cd2aa33482?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] its proprietary AI model LCM and Ailo assistan= t to enable WhatsApp orders, boosting recommendation conversion by 66%. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=AC=F0=9F=87=A7 Remessa Online= partners [ https://substack.com/redirect/97a8c713-2899-4f3a-a25c-abdb04b2c= 6fb?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] w= ith Mastercard to speed up euro and pound transfers via direct settlement i= n London. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Chile =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Datawalt unveils [ https://substack.com/redirect/e= 263cb38-a94f-4280-904b-8ce0b81010cd?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Chile=E2=80=99s first AI =E2=80=9Csuper-anal= yst=E2=80=9D, slashing weeks of business data analysis to minutes with cust= om insights for sectors like retail and banking. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 SystemBiotech launches [ https://substack.com/redi= rect/e93426f5-e5de-4cbf-adfc-3361e4459c1c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObq= ArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] mental health-boosting yoghurt in Chil= e, entering the functional food market with biotech innovation. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 PedidosYa launches [ https://substack.com/redirect= /ab66db54-0a22-4a14-b6c9-96e84f732368?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Elevate, a free digital skills program for= over 120,000 delivery partners across LatAm, in partnership with Microsoft= and IBM. =F0=9F=87=AC=F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Anglo American= partners [ https://substack.com/redirect/e93767a1-0750-4862-882d-39970dfcd= d90?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] w= ith Nilus to restore high=E2=80=91mountain ecosystems using artificial ice = technology across Chile. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Colombia =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Finity surpasses [ https://substack.com/redirect/9= 3985a6e-8fce-4336-8f87-592b751839f9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1B in processed transactions and plans furt= her LatAm expansion, offering multi-currency treasury tools across seven co= untries. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Mono joins [ https://substack.com/redirect/94d4820= c-9a2c-4e22-9403-a9c5b1157c35?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Colombia=E2=80=99s Bre-B system to streamline busi= ness payments, enabling real-time collections, transfers, and corporate inc= entives. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 EBANX partners= [ https://substack.com/redirect/ee315a5b-615d-4346-8b23-ef7d2528c0ff?j=3De= yJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with MOVii= to bring real-time local payments via Bre=E2=80=91B to global brands in Co= lombia. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Mexico =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Allie named [ https://substack.com/redirect/0de9f0= 89-d32e-4a84-af0e-695e90a1c280?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer for transform= ing factories with real-time AI insights and boosting industrial efficiency= =2E =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Tapi launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/b256= f227-1068-4813-903a-7fe0670ac658?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] tapipay in Mexico to automate collections, conn= ecting banks, fintechs, and 50K physical points through a single platform. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Klar launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/bf29= f78c-d8c7-4abd-9a5e-e5866349af35?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Klar Empresarial in Mexico with credit, cashbac= k, and a 360 account to support underserved SMEs through fully digital onbo= arding. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Mexican banks and fintechs explore [ https://subst= ack.com/redirect/545ef3a7-5fce-4cef-bc05-46f2b593a62c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtI= n0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] AI=E2=80=99s promise, bala= ncing innovation with infrastructure, talent, and cautious adoption. =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Peru =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Mobi debuts [ https://substack.com/redirect/7a3d79= 24-72ee-4c61-8137-b2f0880395ef?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in Peru with electric motorbikes and battery-swap= stations, enabling couriers to start working in 48 hours and cut costs by = up to 40%. =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Portero Seguro, the Peruvian startup backed [ http= s://substack.com/redirect/64bde7a0-3d1f-4fc7-9725-4d9731b42dfd?j=3DeyJ1Ijoi= M2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] by ProInn=C3=B3va= te, develops the first residential security AI in LatAm and expands to Boli= via, Chile, and Colombia. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Mercado Libre opens [ http= s://substack.com/redirect/b7ed18ef-ac6c-48ea-ac9b-c53fb57678ea?j=3DeyJ1Ijoi= M2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] its first logisti= cs center in Peru to enable 24-hour deliveries nationwide and expand its pr= oduct categories. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Uruguay =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Cabify launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/77= 11176d-947d-4c3c-bb57-d5a335103561?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Cabify Club in Uruguay, a loyalty program rew= arding frequent users with perks, priority service, and partner discounts. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Prometeo launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/= 340af87c-8b2e-464b-bfc4-3b7e27c8c9cc?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Agentic Banking, enabling AI agents to auto= nomously perform financial actions like payments and treasury ops across La= tAm. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Cubo Ita=C3=BA partners [ https://substack.com/red= irect/721b8695-37ea-4fe7-b4f5-7d25e29f34a7?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFOb= qArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with LALA in Uruguay to help startups= grow with scalable teams and strategic talent building. =F0=9F=8C=8E Other LatAm News =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=AA=F0=9F=87=A8 DRUO teams up = [ https://substack.com/redirect/e0ddda4b-59d9-4751-aa9a-27438a6db0ef?j=3Dey= J1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with Kushki= to simplify recurring payments via bank accounts and cards across Colombia= , Mexico, and Peru. =F0=9F=87=BB=F0=9F=87=AA Cashea now reaches [ https://substack.com/redirect= /49267aa0-b844-48e1-a784-3cc3605311d4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] 40% of Venezuelans, processing $300M month= ly, equal to 3.5% of the GDP, as the country=E2=80=99s largest Buy Now, Pa= y Later platform. =F0=9F=87=BB=F0=9F=87=AA Busi Boletos drives [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/2914b2b5-86e8-4a24-8dc0-0df97ffbe79d?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] 30% of Expresos del Mar ticket sales digi= tally, boosting intercity travel access and visibility across Venezuela. Big company & policy news =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=87=AC=F0=9F=87=A7 Financial Times criticizes [ https://substack.com/= redirect/dd13d4e9-24a6-456c-82c0-bcd2a9408e1b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76u= FObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Milei for= failing to stabilize the economy, eroding investor confidence and triggeri= ng market sell-offs. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B3 Keeta, backed by Meituan, = enters [ https://substack.com/redirect/4ac5bfe5-5562-42d7-bc3d-39001679d3ce= ?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Braz= il with a $1B investment, launching in Santos and S=C3=A3o Vicente to chall= enge iFood via SME-focused delivery. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Ness Digital Engineering o= pens [ https://substack.com/redirect/1551f385-c2e6-46a4-ba96-2b70c646ced0?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] new AI= hub in Guadalajara to boost nearshore delivery, aiming to hire 300+ engine= ers across LatAm by 2027. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Meta adds [ https://substack.com/redirect/46b656f2= -854d-426e-bf71-158f5c63cd1d?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN= 48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Hindi and Portuguese to its AI Reels translation fe= ature on Instagram and Facebook, boosting creator reach in =F0=9F=87=AE=F0= =9F=87=B3 and =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7. =F0=9F=87=AC=F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Revolut gets [ https://sub= stack.com/redirect/af22cd2e-82c2-47e8-af5e-5e4e09576639?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZ= tIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Colombian banking licens= e with $146M investment to launch full digital services in 2026. Interesting reads =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Ana Ionova wrote [ https://substack.com/redirect/6= 6f609ee-61f4-4f76-93b9-2b895af73ff9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] =E2=80=9CBrazil Has a New Digital Spending H= abit. Now It=E2=80=99s a Trump Target=E2=80=9D for The New York Times, exam= ining how Brazil=E2=80=99s fast-growing payment system PIX, used by over 80= % of the population, has become both a symbol of financial sovereignty and = a new flashpoint in tensions with the U.S. over trade and tech competition. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Stiven Cartagena published [ https://substack.com/= redirect/12122a08-d7db-4422-a48a-4c80198e6d10?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76u= FObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] =E2=80=9CThe challenge of tokeniza= tion in Latin America, moving from static assets to a fluid economy=E2=80= =9D, where he explores how startups across the region are using blockchain = to unlock liquidity in real assets, while facing major regulatory and adopt= ion challenges. Thanks for reading Dealflow LatAm! Subscribe for free to receive new posts = and support my work. 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Dealflow LatAm #54: Bold raises $40M and acqu= ires VendeMás to enter Peru. CoreNest launches $25M fund with El Salva= dor.

Welcome to the 54th edition of the Dealflow LatAm newsletter: a we= ekly summary of everything that happened in the LatAm startup and investmen= t ecosystem.

 
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Hey, it’s <= strong>Yoe= l 👋 Back again with the 54th edition of <= strong>Dealflow LatAm—your go-to source for all the de= als, moves, and momentum in the region’s startup scene.

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Startup funding news 💸

Rounds of $10M+:

  • 🇨&= #127476; Bold raises $40M to expand it= s SME-focused fintech platform internationally, starting with Peru. The rou= nd was led by General Atlantic, with <= strong>Cóndor Inverlink, InQlab= , and IFC participating.

  • 🇧🇷= Kanastra raises $30M in Series B to s= cale its private credit infrastructure platform in Brazil. The round was le= d by F-Prime, with participation from = IFC, Kaszek, Valor Capital, Quona Capital, and Itaú.

  • 🇧🇷 Pagaleve raises $29M to scale its Pix-based BNP= L platform in Brazil. The round was led by OIF Ventures and Sun Hung Kai & Co, with Credit Saison, Endeavor Catalyst= , and others participating.

  • 🇦🇷 Re= mitee raises $20M to expand its embedded remittance i= nfra, serving clients like Galicia, Santander, and Copec acr= oss LatAm, US, and Europe.

  • 🇦🇷 Lemon = raises $20M in a record Series B to expand its crypto wallet acro= ss LatAm. The round was co-led by F-Prime and= ParaFi.

  • 🇧🇷 Zippi<= /strong> raises $15.9M to expand credit access for micro and s= mall businesses in Brazil. The FIDC round was led by Ita= 0; and Verde Asset, with backi= ng from Tiger Global.

  • 🇧🇷 <= strong>Lastro raises $15M Series A to scale its AI re= al estate platform. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with Kaszek and M= AYA Capital.

  • 🇧🇷 CredAluga raises $10.9M in Series A to expand its rental finance platf= orm and invest in AI. The round was led by Provence Partners= , with Caravela, Honey Island, and Norte part= icipating.

Rounds $1M to $10M:

  • 🇨🇴 Akua raises $8.5M to expand its AI-native payments infrastruc= ture across LatAm. The round was co-led by Flourish Ventures= and Cathay Latam.

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  • 🇨Ӻ= 73; Creditú raises $6M to expand = housing finance in Brazil and Peru. The round was led by Ali= ve Ventures and L4 Venture Builder.

  • 🇦🇷 Takenos raises = $5M to expand its digital wallet platform across LatAm. The round was led b= y Lattice and Variant= , with participation from 7 other investors.

  • 🇲🇽 Grupalia raises $4.8M in seed funding to build = a neobank for microbusinesses in Mexico. The round included = Platanus, Semilla Ventures, Innogen Capital, and Addem Capit= al.

  • 🇲🇽 Pitz raises $2.1M in pre-seed funding to digitalize auto repair shops across La= tAm. The round was led by BFF, Marathon, 500 Startups, and o= thers.

  • 🇺🇾 metaBIX Biotech = raises= over $1M to expand its AI-powered animal health platform to Mexico a= nd the U.S. The round included AIR Capital, <= /span>Danta Fund, The Board Perú= , and Angel Hub.

  • 🇧Ӻ= 79; WorkAI raises $1M from M2 Digital to scale its humanized AI, which is already c= utting healthcare losses and growing up to 40% monthly.

  • 🇨🇴 Loto LatAm raises $1M in seed funding to e= xpand its SME-focused expense and incentive management platform across LatA= m.

  • &= #127463;🇷 Agent.Shop raises = $1M to launch its AI-powered conversational commerce platform in Brazil. Th= e round was led by Maya Capital, Caravela Capital, and Mira Capital.

Other rounds of funding= :

  • 🇧🇷 LimbX= raises $91K to finalize bionic prosthetics and start= regulatory certification. The round was led by Unimed VTRP<= /strong> and FIP Anjo (DOMO.VC).=

M&A transactions 🎊

🇧🇷 Stefanini Group acquires<= /a> 60% of Escala 24X7 to expand its di= gital services footprint across LatAm.

㇊= 4;🇱 Haulmer acquires Fpay Chile from Falabella to boost its payments ecosys= tem and gain a prepaid license, marking a key step in its journey to become= the neobank for LatAm SMEs.

🇨🇴= ; Bold acquires VendeM&= #225;s from Niubiz to enter th= e Peruvian market. The deal marks Bold’s first international expansio= n, adding 500K+ merchants to its network.

Investor &am= p; accelerator news 🚀

🇲🇽 Lotux closes second fund to invest $50K&#= 8211;$100K in early-stage startups across LatAm. The VC firm backs emerging ventures aiming to scale innovation in the r= egion.

🇲🇽 Nasce= nt VC launches $15M Fund II, backed by operators and = founders like KAVAK, to fuel early-stage inno= vation across LatAm.

<= span>🇸🇻 CoreNest launches a $25M fund and accelerator with the Salvadoran government to support = 300 high-potential startups across LatAm.

🇺🇾 Uruguay launches Uruguay Innovates (U+I) to attract investment and position itself as a rising innovation hub in = LatAm.

Opportunities= & Deadlines 👀

  • 🇵🇪 PVCC25 by PECAP return= s Oct 2025, uniting 1,000+ leaders = to boost startup investment and celebrate 10 = years of VC impact in Peru.

  • 🇨🇴 L’Oréa= l & Cambridge open global accelerator for sustain= able startups with mentoring, certification & investment links; apply b= y Oct 15.

  • 🇨🇱 inDri= ve launches 2026 Aurora Tech Award in Chile to empower women-led tech startups with up to $50K in prizes; apply by Nov 12.

  • = 🇦🇷 Gavin Wood returns as Parity CEO and will open Polkadot’s sub0 Symbiosis in Buenos Aires on Nov 14, spotlighting the next Web3 phase in LatAm.

Startup new= s 💡

🇦🇷 Argentina

🇧🇷 Brazil

  • 🇧Ӻ= 79; QuintoAndar enters a new phase foc= used on AI and talent, expanding its tech teams across LatAm= and Lisbon to boost productivity and housing innovation.

  • Ӻ= 63;🇷 Intreguei shuts down oper= ations in June 2025 after financial setbacks; co-founder Gio= rge Azevedo to oversee full liquidation until 2027.

  • 🇧= 27479; Vetera tops $2.17B in vehicle-b= acked credit, scaling extrajudicial recovery tech across 21 states.<= /p>

  • 🇧&#= 127479; AI Cube, Dharma AI, and Forlex are BrazilR= 17;s finalists in AWS’s global AI accelerator, joining 40 startups wo= rldwide with up to $1M in AWS credits.=

  • 🇧&= #127479; InHire targets $10.9M revenue= in 2026 after growing 300% in 2024 with nearly 8x LTV/CAC.

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  • 🇧🇷 = Tako, founded by ex-DogHero and Rappi execs, processes over $181M in payrolls with its AI platform simplifying HR and complianc= e.

  • &= #127463;🇷 Leandro Pinto, founder of <= /span>Mantiqueira, says Brazil’s strong= sanitary controls have become a key competitive advantage for the country&= #8217;s agribusiness sector.

  • 🇧🇷 iFood

    🇧🇷🤝&= #127468;🇧 Remessa Online partners with Mastercard to speed up euro and pou= nd transfers via direct settlement in London.

🇨🇱 Chile

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  • 🇨🇱 = Datawalt unveils Chile’s first A= I “super-analyst”, slashing weeks= of business data analysis to minutes with custom insights for sectors like= retail and banking.

  • 🇨🇱 SystemBiotech

    🇨🇱 PedidosYa launches Elevate= , a free digital skills program for over 120,000 delivery partners ac= ross LatAm, in partnership with Microsoft and= IBM.

  • 🇬🇧🤝🇨㇋= 3; Anglo American partners with Nilus to restore high‑mountain ecosystems usi= ng artificial ice technology across Chile.

🇨🇴 Colombia

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  • 🇨🇴 = Finity surpasses $1B in processed transactions and plans further LatAm expansion, o= ffering multi-currency treasury tools across seven countries.

  • 🇨Ӻ= 76; Mono joins Colombia’s Bre-B = system to streamline business payments, enabling real-time collections, tra= nsfers, and corporate incentives.

  • 🇧🇷🤝🇨🇴= EBANX partners with MO= Vii to bring real-time local payments via Bre= ‑B to global brands in Colombia.

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  • 🇲&= #127485; Allie named a = World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer for transforming factories= with real-time AI insights and boosting industrial efficiency.

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  • 🇲Ӻ= 85; Tapi launches tapip= ay in Mexico to automate collections, connecting banks, fint= echs, and 50K physical points through a single platform.

    • 🇲🇽 Klar launches Klar Empresa= rial in Mexico with credit, cashback, and a 360 account to s= upport underserved SMEs through fully digital onboarding.

    🇲🇽 Mexican banks and fintechs explore AI&= #8217;s promise, balancing innovation with infrastructure, talent, and caut= ious adoption.

🇵🇪 Peru=

  • 🇵🇪 Mobi

    🇵🇪 Portero Seg= uro, the Peruvian startup backed by Pr= oInnóvate, develops the first residential security AI i= n LatAm and expands to Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia.

  • 🇦🇷🇵= ;🇪 Mercado Libre opens its f= irst logistics center in Peru to enable 24-ho= ur deliveries nationwide and expand its product categories.

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🇺🇾 Uruguay

  • = 27482;🇾 Cabify launches Cabify Club in Uruguay, a loyalty program rewarding= frequent users with perks, priority service, and partner discounts.=

  • 🇺&= #127486; Prometeo launches Agentic Banking, enabling AI agents to autonomously perf= orm financial actions like payments and treasury ops across LatAm.

  • 🇺= 27486; Cubo Itaú partners with LALA in Uruguay to help startups grow with scal= able teams and strategic talent building.

  • 🇨🇴🤝🇪🇨 DRUO<= /strong> teams up with Kushki to= simplify recurring payments via bank accounts and cards across Colombia, M= exico, and Peru.

  • 🇻🇪 Cashea now reach= es 40% of Venezuelans, processing $300M monthly, equal to 3.5% of= the GDP, as the country’s largest Buy Now, Pay Later= platform.

  • 🇻🇪 Busi Boletos drives 30% of Expresos del Mar ticket sales digitally, boosting intercity travel access and visibility a= cross Venezuela.

    • Big company & policy ne= ws 💡

    🇬🇧 Finan= cial Times criticizes 🇦🇷 Milei for failing to stabilize the economy, eroding inves= tor confidence and triggering market sell-offs.

    🇧🇷🇨🇳 Keeta,= backed by Meituan, enters Brazil with= a $1B investment, launching in Santos and São Vicente to challenge iFood via SME-focused delivery.

    🇲🇽🇺🇸 Ness Digi= tal Engineering opens new AI hub in Guadalajara to bo= ost nearshore delivery, aiming to hire 300+ engineers across LatAm by 2027.=

    🇺🇸 Meta adds Hindi and Portuguese to its AI Reels translation featu= re on Instagram and Facebook, boosting creator reach in 🇮🇳 = and 🇧🇷.

    🇬🇧 = 7464;🇴 Revolut gets Colombian = banking license with $146M investment to launch full digital services in 20= 26.

    Interesting reads 💡

    🇧🇷 Ana Ionova wrote <= /span>“Brazil Has a New Digital Spending Hab= it. Now It’s a Trump Target” f= or The New York Times, examining how Brazil&#= 8217;s fast-growing payment system PIX, used = by over 80% of the population, has become both a symbol of financial sovere= ignty and a new flashpoint in tensions with the U.S. over trade and tech co= mpetition.

    🇨🇴 S= tiven Cartagena published “The challenge of tokenization in Latin America, moving from sta= tic assets to a fluid economy”, wher= e he explores how startups across the region are using blockchain to unlock= liquidity in real assets, while facing major regulatory and adoption chall= enges.

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