Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="fa9d85f899372bc30b08a3f2daf3233107796cf775e3b89523b62322b826" Subject: Dealflow LatAm #19: Moove acquires Kovi. Coinbase enters Argentina. 18 U.S. Latino startup hubs. From: Jaime Novoa from Dealflow LatAm To: Hidden Recipient Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 12:01:09 +0000 X-Hiring: We are hiring, reach out at header-hacker@emailshot.io X-EmailShot-Signature: 0991kDobyyNs8U1DHIrMJtAC70XdzDW1mlsObk6dbnu7zIkxwPI2NbmntZfDM5YTU7bYskvVRcZBXgKrBX21-A== --fa9d85f899372bc30b08a3f2daf3233107796cf775e3b89523b62322b826 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-18-moove-acquires Welcome to the 19th edition of the Dealflow LatAm newsletter: a weekly summ= ary of everything that happened in the LatAm startup and investment ecosyst= em. 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Startup funding news=C2=A0=F0=9F=92=B8 Rounds of $5M+: =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Credicuotas secures [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/434d6ec2-5cf2-434e-b2cf-88334ae360a4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $18.2M in debt financing from BIND Banco = and Industrial Valores to lower costs and expand its loan portfolio in 2025= =2E =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Ita=C3=BA Unibanco invests [ https://substack.com/= redirect/5f52b8ae-7922-49d4-831b-ac89bc6328c4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76u= FObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $15M for a 15% stake in NeoSpace, = an AI startup for financial services. The round totaled $18M with participa= tion from Micky Malka (Ribbit), Martin Escobari (General Atlantic), Nigel M= orris (QED), and Hans Morris (NYCA). Rounds $1M to $5M: =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Solfium secures [ https://substack.com/redirect/d4= 46e356-381f-4fe0-8b97-ebf65e9f8b99?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] funding from Wayra Hispam to expand solar ene= rgy in LatAm. The Canadian-Mexican startup has raised $4.2M in its pre-Seri= es A, with backing from Katapult VC, Propulia Capital, RaliCap, Redwood Ven= tures, and Savia Ventures. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 B4A raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/188d569= 8-c651-48f9-b532-72bf23afa2bc?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $2.6M to expand partnerships with influencers and = media channels. The round was led by 4Equity, with participation from Merca= do Bitcoin investors and existing backers. The Brazilian beauty-tech startu= p aims to strengthen its digital presence and boost brand visibility. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Cycles Nutrition raises [ https://substack.com/red= irect/d759751e-880d-4fd4-8e58-fb8b557c6e18?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFOb= qArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $2.6M from Headline Ventures and XP t= o develop high-quality nutrition products and launch a health app. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD PuntoPost raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/d= 43f1df1-2aeb-4bb9-aa6f-9c0db8497d2b?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1.5M to expand its pickup point network in = Mexico. The round was led by 4Founders, JME Ventures, Latin Leap, Lanai, an= d Inclimo, with participation from e-commerce and OOH-focused angels. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Drivana raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/6fc= c0feb-3208-42d8-95eb-2676508dc265?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1M from Grupo Felni, Movtech Capital, Nut VC,= Ferter VC, RC Ventures, Arkangeles, and angels to expand its car-sharing p= latform in LatAm. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Flipzen raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/f30= ac5d1-c9e0-4cfd-9975-9acb8f754267?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $1M pre-seed to expand its AI-powered complian= ce platform. Investors include Tantauco Ventures, IThink VC, Nido Ventures,= and Worthit. Rounds $500K to $1M: =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Taxflow, founded [ https:/= /substack.com/redirect/3c778dd6-4a2d-467d-8a13-387883dd5ebd?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2d= meXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] by Brazilian entrepr= eneur Felipe Salinas, raises $750K pre-seed from Platanus Ventures, BFF, an= d angels to develop AI-powered accounting tools and expand its team. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Outscape raises [ https://substack.com/redirect/c5= 9430fb-c3f6-459e-9d0e-643d615486ad?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $600K to expand its sustainable ecotourism mo= del. The funding, led by SDK's Sustainable Tourism Fund, will help grow its= network of 'tiny homes' across Chile and the U.S. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Kig=C3=BCi For Business raises [ https://substack.= com/redirect/0aaebee3-0627-47b5-ab02-608d19afb139?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.x= u76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $500K to tackle food waste wit= h AI, shifting to a B2B model for supermarkets. The round was led by The Yi= eld Lab Latam. Other rounds of funding: =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Kanastra secures [ https://substack.com/redirect/6= 7f0aacb-4ed6-4059-9ee6-ae1022129239?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] funding from Ita=C3=BA Unibanco through Kine= a Ventures. The fintech, which specializes in structured funds and securiti= zations, previously raised $22M in its Series A and manages $2.6B in assets= =2E =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Banca.me enters [ https://substack.com/redirect/cd= 4c66c1-b002-4ead-aaf1-acc47ff3b2b7?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Techstars and closes a $120K round with Genes= is Ventures. The fintech, focused on microcredit and financial inclusion, c= ontinues expanding rapidly, now with 800 clients and a dedicated sales team= =2E M&A transactions =F0=9F=8E=8A =F0=9F=87=BF=F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Moove, an Afri= ca-based fintech backed by Uber, acquires [ https://substack.com/redirect/0= 7c17e5f-ce54-4b78-b3ce-4e3fbb0a828c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP8= 22j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Kovi to expand into LatAm and grow its fleet= to 36K+ vehicles. The deal, pending regulatory approval, could push Moove= =E2=80=99s revenue past $275M. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Leste acquires [ https://substack.com/redirect/3ec= c8842-b550-4ce6-a60c-387174c5996c?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a minority stake in Billor and provides a $335= M credit line to fuel its fleet management fintech. Founded by a Brazilian,= Billor is preparing for a future IPO in the U.S. Investor & accelerator news =F0=9F=9A=80 =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Braskem shuts down [ https://substack.com/redirect= /d28374fc-64c2-42f2-9e84-ae15a4de04a5?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Oxygea, its $150M CVC fund launched in 202= 2, to refocus capital allocation and cash generation. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 PIPE Ventures opens [ https://substack.com/redirec= t/639f2ad9-d3bd-4bbd-8c33-50665f59ad82?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArD= fP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a $300K crowdfunding round on Captable to= support operations and cash flow. Investors gain indirect exposure to PIPE= =E2=80=99s portfolio and potential dividend payouts. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Oria Capital resolves [ https://substack.com/redir= ect/247729b9-008e-4e03-b725-5b1be6f49fbd?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqA= rDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] shareholder dispute and raises a new fu= nd to continue investing in SaaS startups. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Est.31, founded by Arthur Lob=C3=A3o and Diego Fra= nco, partners [ https://substack.com/redirect/d957dfab-633d-4db2-9484-daf88= b92daf2?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U= ] with startups through a venture creativity model. The studio has worked = with Nubank M=C3=A9xico, Hotmart, and Justos and aims to expand across LatA= m in 2025. =F0=9F=8C=8E Core Foundation launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/602ec= 47b-ed50-4212-a8b1-9f2fc648ae7e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a $5M fund to boost blockchain solutions in LatA= m. The Core Latin America Ecosystem Fund will support projects in remittanc= es, stablecoins, DeFi lending, supply chains, healthcare, gaming, and AgTec= h, providing grants, sponsorships, and Web3 development programs. =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Mercado Libre = and Fundaci=C3=B3n Luksic partner to train [ https://substack.com/redirect/= d4f0c902-0637-46b6-8b4e-77fb237cfba4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Chilean entrepreneurs. 50 SMEs participated= in the program, which included courses on e-commerce and advanced digital = tools. The initiative aims to strengthen small businesses and boost their d= igital presence. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 OpenSeniors, an accelerator by Universidad de Chil= e, selects [ https://substack.com/redirect/2841f4f6-d2b7-4546-86f0-bfab48a4= 02c7?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] = 18 startups to enhance senior well-being. With BID Lab backing, the program= provides mentorship, funding, and investor access. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 A New Bridges launches to help [ https://substack.= com/redirect/61ad5700-17c8-457b-a6d0-0feb1a2753fa?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.x= u76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] professionals over 45 revalue = their talent and find new work opportunities. Founded by Mar=C3=ADa Alejand= ra Rojas Cruzat and Roberto Moore Castro, the platform offers benefits like= health insurance and career workshops. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Corfo and the Startup and Digital Economy Caucus m= eet [ https://substack.com/redirect/50e9d0cb-f607-43aa-87a1-d44ca2a1343d?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in Con= gress to promote innovation and tech entrepreneurship in Chile, focusing on= supportive regulations for startups. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD FemTech MX launches to accelerate [ https://substa= ck.com/redirect/e2db04f8-319a-4817-9b7a-8b34c93d6c83?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn= 0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] innovation in women=E2=80= =99s health across LatAm. Founded by Mayra Hurtado and Jazna Stannard, the = initiative connects startups, investors, and experts to drive solutions in = reproductive health, menopause, and digital wellness. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Fundaci=C3=B3n Bol=C3=ADvar Davivienda expands [ h= ttps://substack.com/redirect/9e067a8e-6e36-492f-aa77-392f97fcb8d2?j=3DeyJ1I= joiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Emprende Pa=C3= =ADs, offering mentorship and strategic training to help Colombian SMEs sca= le. The program provides access to high-level executives and networking opp= ortunities. Opportunities & Deadlines =F0=9F=91=80 =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Weme hosts [ https://substack.com/redirect/0be4596= 9-a795-423e-bf42-4c5fc99399b4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Runway to Web Summit Rio in S=C3=A3o Paulo on Febr= uary 6, 2025, bringing together startups and industry leaders to discuss AI= , fintech, and energy innovation. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 UDD Ventures launches [ https://substack.com/redir= ect/05e35047-3be2-4a73-a1cb-fa00ca688d6f?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqA= rDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Scale Capital Sostenible to support 40 = early-stage startups in Chile. The program, funded by CORFO, focuses on sus= tainability and investment readiness. Applications are open until February = 14. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Bitso Business launches [ https://substack.com/red= irect/8822ca57-7e1a-4f75-8991-aeebe5a05bff?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFOb= qArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] "The Push" accelerator for stablecoin= startups in Latin America, offering up to $250K in investment and mentorsh= ip. Applications open until March 17. Startup news =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Argentina =F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Rindegastos opens [ https://substack.com/redirect/= 8869e8e8-abe7-4b01-9f97-a3fc17be75b9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP= 822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] its fifth office in Argentina, aiming for 6= 0% growth in 2025 and continuing innovation with AI-powered WhatsApp receip= t submissions. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 AutoAgroMachines expands [ https://substack.com/re= direct/10db5741-1cb6-4f20-abab-06959c376944?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFO= bqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] to Argentina with AI-driven reforest= ation tech, planting 1,800 trees per hour. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Cheaf arrives [ https://substack.com/redirect/f237= faea-a4f6-4b2f-8022-98ff9bc24204?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] in Argentina to offer up to 50% off on food clo= se to expiry. The app partners with supermarkets like Jumbo, Disco, and Vea= to reduce food waste. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Brazil =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Jusfy projects [ https://substack.com/redirect/01b= 1361d-c252-4b04-b370-98ea0467f414?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] $10M+ in revenue for 2025 as it expands its le= gal automation platform. The S=C3=A3o Paulo-based lawtech aims to reach 50K= active users with AI-driven tools like JusGPT. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Bybit launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/ba4= 6b307-b97f-497f-91aa-60de8025fec8?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822= j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Bybit Pay in Brazil, enabling crypto and fiat = payments via Pix, with instant transactions and blockchain security. =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 PagBrasil receives [ https://substack.com/redirect= /71637823-d04f-497e-a467-b15c4e3d2bf5?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] a Payment Institution licence from the Cen= tral Bank of Brazil, enabling new products like international Pix payments = and cash withdrawals abroad. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Chile =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 BOTIIA launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/28= 185d95-183a-49a8-842a-bb648eeeabc4?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] IINMAS, a smart, disposable device for real-t= ime monitoring of conveyor belt rollers in mining. The solution detects ano= malies early, reducing maintenance costs and improving efficiency. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Klap launches [ https://substack.com/redirect/b398= aa83-0bc0-49f2-b56f-30d7de61382f?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j= -jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Checkout Flex, a seamless online payment soluti= on supporting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and major cards. It enables instant pa= yments, installment options, and real-time cancellations. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1 Talana partners [ https://substack.com/redirect/c9= 58168e-614f-4a90-9262-86842f8fb366?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with Nivelat to integrate AI-driven corporate= training into its HR platform, enhancing workforce development across LatA= m. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Colombia =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Yuno partners = [ https://substack.com/redirect/9a1137c2-5ffc-4877-b3f0-40eb9c285314?j=3Dey= J1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with PayPal= to expand payment options for Colombian merchants. The integration enables= over 300 global payment methods, boosting sales and financial inclusion in= LatAm. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Finsocial proposes [ https://substack.com/redirect= /50a4daa8-cc27-436a-9f60-1d5e557c5883?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] requiring Colombian pension funds to inves= t 3% of their assets in fintech credit portfolios. The initiative aims to b= oost local startups, increase credit access, and support the domestic econo= my. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Bancolombia an= d Visa launch [ https://substack.com/redirect/70017edd-d9d4-4934-9ed1-51446= bc4053e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U= ] Tap to Add Card to simplify Visa card enrollment in Apple Pay. The featu= re, available for iOS users, enhances digital payments with added security = and convenience. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Mexico =F0=9F=87=A7=F0=9F=87=B7 Nu surpasses [ https://substack.com/redirect/3c4d4= 558-6a26-4b3d-9516-e5c0b89423b8?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-= jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] 10M customers in Mexico and plans to expand its = product offerings with payroll accounts and new credit options. The neobank= , founded in Brazil, is also seeking a banking license to strengthen its lo= cal presence. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=AA=F0=9F=87=B8 Conekta partne= rs [ https://substack.com/redirect/69f85f8a-826c-432b-8923-991cc7d8025f?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with C= reditea to integrate Creditea Pay, enabling interest-free biweekly payments= for e-commerce. The BNPL solution aims to boost sales and digital commerce= in Mexico. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B1=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Fintual launch= es [ https://substack.com/redirect/18944e73-c29b-4518-a688-be38a8dc1b45?j= =3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Fintua= l Acciones in Mexico, enabling users to invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs comm= ission-free. The product, integrated with Alpaca Markets, is currently in p= ilot with 6,000 users on the waitlist. =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Peru =F0=9F=87=B5=F0=9F=87=AA Food Flow, the first Peruvian AI for healthy food = production, is developed [ https://substack.com/redirect/ab4d9503-d2c2-4289= -a81b-31b995b31bd9?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m= 0rbAsF0l24U ] by Nataly Rojas and Giuliana Ore. The platform optimizes food= formulation, packaging, and compliance, securing $18K in government fundin= g to scale its impact. =F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=87=B4 Rappi sees [ https://substack.com/redirect/7c518c9= 9-c936-46a5-86ae-07e98a354e1e?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jn= N48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] an 85% surge in Peru=E2=80=99s summer deliveries, = expanding to Punta Hermosa and boosting Rappi Travel bookings. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Uruguay =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE dLocal wins [ https://substack.com/redirect/f7e4ce= 89-8d99-4119-b255-2a681910e697?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-j= nN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] Fintech Americas Platinum Award, pushing its stoc= k to a 9.5-month high. =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=BE Lorenza Vecino, co-founder of Yeda, recognized [ h= ttps://substack.com/redirect/f0762862-3cab-481f-a527-444137d8d683?j=3DeyJ1I= joiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] as one of LatA= m=E2=80=99s top 10 entrepreneurs for her AI-driven healthtech startup focus= ed on metabolic disease prevention and treatment. =F0=9F=8C=8E Other LatAm News =F0=9F=87=AA=F0=9F=87=B8=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Adigital and B= ID Lab launch [ https://substack.com/redirect/6797a5b7-7046-429a-aa2e-fd7fe= 0d897b7?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U= ] IAm=C3=A9ricas to promote responsible AI in LatAm, starting in Chile, Co= lombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Uruguay. =F0=9F=87=AA=F0=9F=87=A8=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8 Kamina partner= s [ https://substack.com/redirect/86067cb4-9b7a-4ec7-a4bb-59b1020cdfd3?j=3D= eyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] with Mast= ercard to enhance financial inclusion in LatAm. The fintech will integrate = its debt management and financial wellness tools with Mastercard=E2=80=99s = ecosystem, starting in Ecuador. Big company & policy news =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=87=BA=F0=9F=87=B8=F0=9F=A4=9D=F0=9F=87=A6=F0=9F=87=B7 Coinbase, the = largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., expands [ https://substack.com= /redirect/3cb67d42-99b1-4612-bac3-4159ee6cfed2?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76= uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] to Argentina, obtaining a Proveed= or de Servicios de Activos Virtuales (VASP) license. The company is led by = Mat=C3=ADas Alberti, aiming to boost financial autonomy through cryptocurre= ncies in the region. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Mexico pushes back [ https://substack.com/redirect= /f2d2b3ea-984b-465e-9e13-ed3de6450bff?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDf= P822j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] against Google Maps renaming the Gulf of M= exico to the Gulf of America. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Me= xico will formally question Google's decision, following the company's stat= ement that it updates names based on official government sources. =F0=9F=8F=B4=F3=A0=81=A7=F3=A0=81=A2=F3=A0=81=B3=F3=A0=81=A3=F3=A0=81=B4=F3= =A0=81=BF Aggreko invests [ https://substack.com/redirect/776aa211-62fe-4ba= 4-8f68-75205eb19faf?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM3= m0rbAsF0l24U ] $100M to expand in LatAm, focusing on Brazil. The Scottish e= nergy company will boost services like generator rentals and solar infrastr= ucture. Interesting reads =F0=9F=92=A1 =F0=9F=8C=8E Inicio shared [ https://substack.com/redirect/6b63ea48-e533-41= 40-9e42-6af1f74ca971?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP822j-jnN48_jCfgM= 3m0rbAsF0l24U ] the report =E2=80=9C18 Latino Startup Hub Regions,=E2=80=9D= highlighting 18 regions in the U.S. with growing Latino entrepreneurship. = The report discusses how these regions, driven by Latino founders and funde= rs, face challenges such as limited access to startup capital but hold the = potential to foster economic growth. Taub calls for collaboration and scali= ng to empower Latino innovators and build a more inclusive startup ecosyste= m. =F0=9F=87=B2=F0=9F=87=BD Pygma discusses [ https://substack.com/redirect/6b= 63ea48-e533-4140-9e42-6af1f74ca971?j=3DeyJ1IjoiM2dmeXZtIn0.xu76uFObqArDfP82= 2j-jnN48_jCfgM3m0rbAsF0l24U ] the growing role of angel investors in fintec= hs across Latin America and how this type of funding is crucial for the gro= wth of startups. Andr=C3=A9s Cano and Daniel Ospina, co-founders, highlight= how angel investments provide key support and drive the success of early-s= tage ventures, forecasting its continued importance in 2025. Thanks for reading Dealflow Latam! Subscribe for free to receive new posts = and support my work. 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Startup f= unding news 💸

Rounds of $5M+:

  • 🇦🇷 Credicuotas= se= cures $18.2M in debt financing from BIND Banco and Industrial Valores to lower c= osts and expand its loan portfolio in 2025.

  • 🇧🇷 I= taú Unibanco invests $15M for a 15% stake in NeoSpace, an AI startup for financial services. = The round totaled $18M with participation from Micky Malka (= Ribbit), Martin Escobari (General Atlantic), Nigel Morris (QED), and Hans M= orris (NYCA).

Rounds $1M to $5M= :

  • 🇲🇽 Solfi= um secures funding from Wayra Hispam to expand solar energy in LatAm. The Canadian-Mexican startup= has raised $4.2M in its pre-Series A, with backing from Kat= apult VC, Propulia Capital, RaliCap, Redwood Ventures, and Savia Ventures.

  • 🇧🇷 B4A raises $2.6M to expand partnerships with influencers and media channels. The ro= und was led by 4Equity, with participation fr= om Mercado Bitcoin investors and existing bac= kers. The Brazilian beauty-tech startup aims to strengthen its digital pres= ence and boost brand visibility.

  • 🇧🇷 Cycles Nutri= tion raises $2.6M from Headline Ventur= es and XP to develop high-qual= ity nutrition products and launch a health app.

  • 🇲🇽 PuntoPost raises $1.5M to expand its pickup point = network in Mexico. The round was led by 4Founders, JME Ventu= res, Latin Leap, Lanai, and Inclimo, with participation from= e-commerce and OOH-focused angels.

  • 🇲🇽 Drivana raises $1M from Grupo Felni, Movtech Ca= pital, Nut VC, Ferter VC, RC Ventures, Arkangeles, and angels to expand its car-sharing platform in LatAm.

  • 🇺🇾 Flipzen raises $1M pre-seed to expand its AI-powere= d compliance platform. Investors include Tantauco Ventures, = IThink VC, Nido Ventures, and Worthit.

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  • 🇧= 27479;🇺🇸 Taxflow, founded by Brazilian entrepreneur Felipe Salinas,= raises $750K pre-seed from Platanus Ventures, BFF, and ange= ls to develop AI-powered accounting tools and expand its tea= m.

  • &= #127464;🇱 Outscape raises $600= K to expand its sustainable ecotourism model. The funding, led by SDK's Sustainable Tourism Fund, will help grow its net= work of 'tiny homes' across Chile and the U.S.

  • 🇦🇷 Kigüi For Business raises $500K to tackle food= waste with AI, shifting to a B2B model for supermarkets. The round was led= by The Yield Lab Latam.

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Other rounds of funding:

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    ㇊= 3;🇷 Kanastra secures funding f= rom Itaú Unibanco through Kinea Ventures. The fintech, which specializes in structure= d funds and securitizations, previously raised $22M in its Series A and man= ages $2.6B in assets.

  • 🇨🇱 Banca.me= en= ters Techstars and closes a $120K r= ound with Genesis Ventures. The fintech, focu= sed on microcredit and financial inclusion, continues expanding rapidly, no= w with 800 clients and a dedicated sales team.

M&A tra= nsactions 🎊

🇿🇦🤝= 463;🇷 Moove, an Africa-based fintech = backed by Uber, acquires Kovi to expan= d into LatAm and grow its fleet to 36K+ vehicles. The deal, pending regulat= ory approval, could push Moove’s revenue past $275M.

🇧🇷 Leste = acquires a minority stake in Billor and provi= des a $335M credit line to fuel its fleet management fintech. Founded by a = Brazilian, Billor is preparing for a future I= PO in the U.S.

Investor & accelerator news 🚀

🇧🇷 Braskem shuts dow= n Oxygea, its $150M CVC fund launch= ed in 2022, to refocus capital allocation and cash generation.

🇧🇷 PIPE Ventures 🇧🇷 Oria Capital<= span> resolves shareholder dispute and raises a new fund to continue= investing in SaaS startups.

🇧🇷= ; Est.31, founded by Arthur Lo= bão and Diego Franco, partne= rs with startups through a venture creativity model. The studio has worked with Nubank Méx= ico, Hotmart, and Justos and aims to expand across LatAm in = 2025.

🌎 Core Foundation= launches a $5M fund to boost blockchain solutions in= LatAm. The Core Latin America Ecosystem Fund= will support projects in remittances, stablecoins, DeFi lending, supply ch= ains, healthcare, gaming, and AgTech, providing grants, sponsorships, and W= eb3 development programs.

🇦🇷&#= 129309;🇨🇱 Mercado Libre and <= /span>Fundación Luksic partner to train = Chilean entrepreneurs. 50 SMEs participated in the program, which included = courses on e-commerce and advanced digital tools. The initiative aims to st= rengthen small businesses and boost their digital presence.

🇨🇱 OpenSeniors,= an accelerator by Universidad de Chile, selects= 18 startups to enhance senior well-being. With BI= D Lab backing, the program provides mentorship, funding, and= investor access.

🇨🇱 A New Bridges launches to help professionals ov= er 45 revalue their talent and find new work opportunities. Founded by María Alejandra Rojas Cruzat and Roberto Moore Castro, the platform offers benefits like = health insurance and career workshops.

㇊= 4;🇱 Corfo and the Star= tup and Digital Economy Caucus meet in Congress to pr= omote innovation and tech entrepreneurship in Chile, focusing on supportive= regulations for startups.

🇲🇽 = FemTech MX launches to accelerate inno= vation in women’s health across LatAm. Founded by Mayr= a Hurtado and Jazna Stannard, = the initiative connects startups, investors, and experts to drive solutions= in reproductive health, menopause, and digital wellness.

🇨🇴 Fundación Bolívar D= avivienda expands Emprende País, offering mentorship and strategic training to help Colombian= SMEs scale. The program provides access to high-level executives and netwo= rking opportunities.

Opportunities & Deadlines 👀

  • 🇧🇷 Weme= ho= sts Runway to Web Summit Rio in S&#= 227;o Paulo on February 6, 2025, bringing tog= ether startups and industry leaders to discuss AI, fintech, and energy inno= vation.

  • 🇨🇱 UDD Ventures launches Scale Capital Sostenible to support = 40 early-stage startups in Chile. The program, funded by COR= FO, focuses on sustainability and investment readiness. Appl= ications are open until February 14.

  • 🇲= 27485; Bitso Business launches "The Push" accelerator for stablecoin startups in La= tin America, offering up to $250K in investment and mentorship. Application= s open until March 17.

Start= up news 💡

🇦🇷 Argentina

  • 🇦🇷 Rindegastos opens its fifth office in Argentina, aiming for 60% growth in 2025 and continui= ng innovation with AI-powered WhatsApp receipt submissions.

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  • 🇧🇷 = AutoAgroMachines expands to Argentina = with AI-driven reforestation tech, planting 1,800 trees per hour.

  • 🇨 = 7473; Cheaf arrives in Argentina to of= fer up to 50% off on food close to expiry. The app partners with supermarke= ts like Jumbo, Disco, and Vea to reduce food waste.

&#= 127463;🇷 Brazil

  • 🇧🇷 = Jusfy projects $10M+ in revenue for 2025 as i= t expands its legal automation platform. The São Paulo-based lawtech a= ims to reach 50K active users with AI-driven tools like JusG= PT.

  • 🇧🇷 Bybit launches= Bybit Pay in Brazil, enabling cryp= to and fiat payments via Pix, with instant transactions and blockchain secu= rity.

  • 🇧🇷 PagBrasil receives a Payment Institution licence from the Central Bank of Brazil, enabling new products lik= e international Pix payments and cash withdrawals abroad.

    • 🇨🇱 Chile

      🇨🇱 BOTIIA launches IINMAS, a smart, disposable device for real-time monitoring of convey= or belt rollers in mining. The solution detects anomalies early, reducing m= aintenance costs and improving efficiency.

    • 🇨🇱 Kl= ap launches Checkout Flex, a seamless online payment solution supporting Apple Pay,= Google Pay, and major cards. It enables instant payments, i= nstallment options, and real-time cancellations.

    • 🇨🇱 Talana partners with Nivelat to integrate AI-driven corporate training into its HR platform,= enhancing workforce development across LatAm.

    ㇊= 4;🇴 Colombia

    • 🇨🇴🤝&= #127482;🇸 Yuno partners with <= /span>PayPal to expand payment options for Colombian= merchants. The integration enables over 300 global payment methods, boosti= ng sales and financial inclusion in LatAm.

    • 🇨🇴 Fi= nsocial proposes requiring Colombian pension funds to invest 3% of their assets in fintech credit = portfolios. The initiative aims to boost local startups, increase credit ac= cess, and support the domestic economy.

    • 🇨🇴🤝🇺= 27480; Bancolombia and Visa launch Tap to Add Card to= simplify Visa card enrollment in Apple Pay. The feature, available for iOS= users, enhances digital payments with added security and convenience.

    🇲🇽 Mexico

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      ㇊= 3;🇷 Nu surpasses 10M customers= in Mexico and plans to expand its product offerings with payroll accounts = and new credit options. The neobank, founded in Brazil, is also seeking a b= anking license to strengthen its local presence.

    • 🇲🇽🤝&= #127466;🇸 Conekta partners wi= th Creditea to integrate Credi= tea Pay, enabling interest-free biweekly payments for e-comm= erce. The BNPL solution aims to boost sales a= nd digital commerce in Mexico.

    • 🇨🇱🤝🇲🇽 Fintual launches Fintual = Acciones in Mexico, enabling users to invest in U.S. stocks = and ETFs commission-free. The product, integrated with Alpac= a Markets, is currently in pilot with 6,000 users on the wai= tlist.

    🇵🇪 Peru

    • 🇵🇪 Food Flow, the first Per= uvian AI for healthy food production, is developed by Nataly Rojas and Giuliana Ore= =2E The platform optimizes food formula= tion, packaging, and compliance, secur= ing $18K in government funding to scale its impact.

    • 🇨🇴 <= strong>Rappi sees an 85% surge in Peru’s summer deliveries, expanding to Punt= a Hermosa and boosting Rappi Travel<= span> bookings.

    🇺🇾 Uruguay

    🌎 Other LatAm News

    • 🇪Ӻ= 80;🤝🇺🇸 Adigital and <= /span>BID Lab launch IAmé= ricas to promote responsible AI in LatAm, starting in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, an= d Uruguay.

    • 🇪🇨🤝🇺🇸 = Kamina partners with Mastercar= d to enhance financial inclusion in LatAm. The fintech will = integrate its debt management and financial wellness tools with Mastercard&= #8217;s ecosystem, starting in Ecuador.

    Big company & = policy news 💡

    🇺🇸🤝= 27462;🇷 Coinbase, the largest cryptoc= urrency exchange in the U.S., expands to Argentina, obtaining a Proveedor de Servicios de Activos Virtuales (VASP) license. The company is led by Matías Alberti, aiming to boost financial autonomy through cryptocurrencies in the= region.

    🇲🇽 Mexico pushes back against Google Maps renaming the Gulf of Mexic= o to the Gulf of America. President Cl= audia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will formally question= Google's decision, following the company's statement that it updates names= based on official government sources.

    ㇾ= 8;󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Agg= reko invests $100M to expand in LatAm, focusing on Br= azil. The Scottish energy company will boost services like generator rental= s and solar infrastructure.

    Interesting reads 💡

    🌎 Inicio shared the= report “18 Latino Startup Hub Regions,= ” highlighting 18 regions in the U.S. with growing Latino entrepreneu= rship. The report discusses how these regions, driven by Latino founders an= d funders, face challenges such as limited access to startup capital but ho= ld the potential to foster economic growth. Taub calls for collaboration an= d scaling to empower Latino innovators and build a more inclusive startup e= cosystem.

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    🇲= 27485; Pygma discusses the growing rol= e of angel investors in fintechs across Latin America and how this type of funding is cruc= ial for the growth of startups. Andrés Cano and Daniel Ospina, co-founders, highlight= how angel investments provide key support and drive the success of early-s= tage ventures, forecasting its continued importance in 2025.

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