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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Plata raises $250M, reaching a $3.1B valuation, Ep 220	21 oct. 2025	00:02:39
This week’s Espresso covers news from Telepatia AI, zMatch, Agent.Shop and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Plata raises $250M, reaching a $3.1B valuation [00:47] – Telepatia AI raises $9M seed round [00:56] – zMatch raises $1.8M for market expansion [01:05] – Brazilian fintech Bull raises $1.8M pre-seed round [01:13] – Agent.Shop raises $1M to launch in Brazil [01:24] – Nekt raises $230K from Norte Ventures [01:31] – Argentinian fintech ONE raises $1.2M seed round [01:40] – Latamlist Roundup October 1st – 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Plata, Telepatia AI, zMatch, Bull, Agent.Shop, Nekt, ONE, VCs: A-Star, Canary, MAYA Capital, Caravela Capital, Norte Ventures, Alaya Capital,
	Lastro raises $16M Series A led by Prosus Ventures, Ep 219	07 oct. 2025	00:02:30
This week’s Espresso covers news from CredAluga, Takenos, Grupalia MetaBIX Biotech and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Lastro raises $16M Series A led by Prosus Ventures [00:40] – CredAluga raises $11M in Series A round led by Provence Partners [00:49] – Zippi secures $15.9M to expand credit access for Brazilian small businesses [00:59] – WorkAI secures $1M investment from M2 Digital [01:07] – Takenos raises $5M seed round co-led by Variant and Lattice [01:18] – Grupalia raises $4.8M seed round [01:30] – MetaBIX Biotech raises over $1M Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Lastro, CredAluga, Zippi, WorkAI, Takenos, Grupalia, MetaBIX Biotech VCs: Prosus Ventures, Provence Partners, Itaú, Verde Asset, M2 Digital, Variant, Lattice,
	A5X raises $37.6M in Series C, Ep 218	23 sept. 2025	00:03:28
This week’s Espresso covers news from Arvo, Infleet, Cub, Mercado Pago, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – A5X raises $37.6M in Series C [00:40] – Arvo raises $20M Series A [00:55] – Infleet raises $7.5M Series A [01:12] – CUB raises $5.5M Series A [01:26] – Layers raises $3.9M pre-Series A round [01:39] – RevisaPrev raises $700K [01:58] – Olho do Dono raises $410K [02:12] – Chefia raises $190K [02:28] – Mercado Pago acquires Brazilian Nikos DTVM Resources & people mentioned: Startups: A5X, Arvo, Infleet, CUB, Layers, RevisaPrev, Olho do Dono, Chefia, Mercado Pago, Nikos DTVM VCs: Kaszek, Base10 Partners, Canary, Indicator, Citrino Ventures, Alexia Ventures, Upload Ventures, Domo VC, Bossa Invest, BR Angels, Investidores.vc
	Omie raises $160M, Ep 217	16 sept. 2025	00:02:38
This week’s Espresso covers news from Kamino, SunCompany, Sempli, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Omie raises $160M led by Partners Group [00:41] – Kamino raises $10M in a round led by Flourish and Quona [00:48] – SunCompany secures $15M to expand clean energy operations [01:06] – Sempli secures $10M in debt [01:20] – Bugster raises $300K from 500 Global for AI testing [01:31] – Klar acquires Bineo [01:42] – Latamlist Roundup Sep 1st – Sep 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Omie, Kamino, SunCompany, Sempli, Bugster, Klar VCs: Partners Group, Flourish Ventures, Quona Capital, Banco de Occidente, Bancolombia, Banco AV Villas, Bancoldex, Fondo Presente, Comfama, 500 Global, Banorte, Bineo,
	Starian raises $115M from General Atlantic, Ep 216	02 sept. 2025	00:02:46
This week’s Espresso covers news from VAAS, Somos Internet, Loto, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Starian raises $115M from General Atlantic [00:38] – VAAS raises $3.7M in a round led by Headline [00:45] – Mercado de Recebíveis reaches $56M valuation [00:57] – Somos Internet raises $18M Series A round [01:07] – Loto raises $1M pre-seed round [01:19] – Whalemate raises $1M for cybersecurity platform [01:30] – B3 acquires 62% stake in fintech Shipay [01:38] – Evertec acquires Tecnobank for $145M [01:50] – Latamlist Roundup August 1st – August 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Starian, VAAS, Mercado de Recebíveis, B3, Shipay, Somos Internet, Loto, Whalemate, Evertec, Tecnobank, VCs: General Atlantic, Headline, Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Parceiro Ventures,
	AgendaPro raises $35M, Ep 215	26 août 2025	00:02:56
This week’s Espresso covers news from IORQ, Monato, Creditop, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – AgendaPro raises $35M from Riverwood Capital [00:44] – Digitt raises $10M Series A led by Yolo Investments [00:53] – Kira raises $6.7M seed round led by Blockchange Ventures [01:05] – Rappi secures $100M debt financing, its largest credit deal to date [01:16] – Asaas raises $18.5M FIDC [01:28] – Iniciador raises $6M to expand Pix modalities [01:38] – AlphaGo raises $2M pre-seed round [01:53] – Nuvia acquires DataSaga.ai Resources & people mentioned: Startups: AgendaPro, Digitt, Kira, Rappi, Asaas, Iniciador, AlphaGo, VCs: Riverwood Capital, Yolo Investments, Blockchange Ventures, Kirkoswald Private Credit, Banco Santander, Itaú BBA, Valor Capital, Black Mamba Holding, Nuvia, DataSaga.ai
	Buk acquires Bemmbo, Ep 214	19 août 2025	00:02:29
This week’s Espresso covers news from IORQ, Monato, Creditop, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Pipeimob secures $2.8M seed round led by Headline [00:41] – Liquid raises $2.1M seed round led by SaaSholic [00:52] – Radix Florestal raises $2M to scale Amazon reforestation [00:58] – Gaio raises angel round at $1.7M valuation [01:06] – Leggal raises $315K for corporate legal services [01:14] – IDB Lab invests $1.5M in Aviva to expand financial access [01:25] – Kunzapp raises $2M seed round from Wollef [01:33] – Equip raises $1.4M seed round [01:48] – Buk acquires Bemmbo, launches Buk Finanzas Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Pipeimob, Liquid, Radix Florestal, Gaio, Leggal, Aviva, Kunzapp, Buk, Bemmbo VCs: Headline, SaaSholic, Ecosia, Link Ventures, IDB Lab, Wollef,
	Stone secures $54M from IDB Invest, Ep 213	12 août 2025	00:02:48
This week’s Espresso covers news from IORQ, Monato, Creditop, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Stone secures $54M from IDB Invest [00:41] – IORQ launches with $6.4M round [00:49] – BlindPay raises $3.3M to expand operations [01:00] – FanBase raises $920K to expand internationally [01:12] – Monato raises $13M to expand services [01:24] – Creditop raises $3.7M to expand point-of-sale financing [01:36] – Saf.money raises pre-seed to scale cross-border paytech [01:50] – Olist acquires Flip Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Stone, IORQ, BlindPay, FanBase, Monato,Creditop, Saf.money, Olist, Flip VCs: IDB Invest, Monashees, ONEVC, Upload Ventures, Norte Ventures, DOMO.VC, OutField Monashees, FinTech Collective, Collide Capital
	Woba raises $13.5M, Ep 212	29 juil. 2025	00:02:38
This week’s Espresso covers news from Fu2re, Woba, RapiCredit, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Fu2re raises $2.2M from Copel Ventures and Indicator Capital [00:44] – Woba raises $13.5M to grow flexible office network [00:55] – RapiCredit raises $5M from Alma Sustainable Finance [01:05] – Latitud to invest $500 K in eight idea‑stage founders [01:16] – 500 Global to Invest $9M in Latam AI Startups [01:32] – Circulate Capital closes US$75.8M fund to tackle plastic pollution in Latin America Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Fu2re, Woba, RapiCredit, VCs: Copel Ventures, Indicator Capital, Bewater, Alma Sustainable Finance, Latitud SF Fellowship, 500 Global, Circulate Capital
	Neon raises $129M in Series E extension round, Ep 211	15 juil. 2025	00:02:49
This week’s Espresso covers news from Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Addi secures $35M financing deal from BBVA Spark [00:38] – Avista secures $10M from Ninety One [00:46] – Plenna raises $6M Series A [01:00] – Kira raises $2M to launch AI-stablecoin fintech API [01:08] – Mexico’s Banco Plata prices $120M bond offering [01:16] – AlugaMais secures $2M for 12-month rent advances [01:23] – Neon raises $129M in Series E extension round [01:44] – FiT acquires Neurona to expand fintech infrastructure in Latin America Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Neurona, Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, Plata, AlugaMais, Neon, VCs: BBVA Spark, Ninety One, Dalus Capital, New Ventures, Fondation Botnar, SRM Ventures, IFC, DEG Organizations: FiT, People: Karla Berman,
	Welli raises $25M to expand medical-credit platform, Ep 210	01 juil. 2025	00:03:09
This week’s Espresso covers news from Justos, DEX, Waltz, Welli, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:29] – Justos lands $16.5M to expand AI tools for brokers [00:43] – DEX raises $1.8M from Grupo Loc [00:54] – Welli raises $25M to expand medical-credit platform [01:10] – Waltz raises $9.1M in debt and equity and expands to Latin America [01:18] – Four Latin American startups join Eatable Adventures’ Raíces acceleration program [01:38] – Lotux closes second fund to back Latin America pre-seed startups [01:53] – Integrity Holding buys Alaga to expand digital credit for SMEs [02:04] – Tapi acquires Mastercard’s Arcus cash and payments network Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Justos, DEX, Nunatak, Bee Technology, Koji, Sciphage, Waltz, Welli, Integrity Holding, Alaga, Tapi, Arcus VCs: Ribbit Capital, Kaszek, Scale Up, Endeavor Catalyst, Grupo Loc, Pulse Capital, Eatable Adventures, Lotux VC, Setpoint Capital, TLV Partners, Aleph
	Agibank raises $350M through FIDC, Ep 209	10 juin 2025	00:03:31
This week’s Espresso covers news from Principia, OmniChat, Simetrik, Crabi, Finnecto, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Agibank raises $350M through FIDC [00:38] – Principia raises $35M to prevent student dropout in Brazil [00:51] – OmniChat raises $9M and launches AI sales agents for WhatsApp [01:03] – Huna raises $1.5M to expand AI-powered cancer diagnostics platform [01:12] – Rhino raises $1M and partners with BTG Pactual GRU Terminal [01:21] – Simetrik raises $30M Series B extension round [01:34] – Crabi raises $13.6M to expand AI-powered car insurance in Mexico [01:45] – Finnecto raises $1.7M to expand across Latin America [01:59] – Kiwi raises $7.8M to expand credit access for US Latinos [02:14] – Reliv acquires Hospisoft to expand healthtech capabilities in Latin America [02:28] – Revelo acquires Argentine staffing company Alto Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Agibank, Principia, OmniChat, Huna, Rhino, Simetrik, Crabi, Finnecto, Reliv, Hospisoft, Revelo, Alto VCs: Valor Capital Group, Quartzo Capital, Altitude Ventures, Kortex Ventures, AngelsDeck Global Ventures, Clapper Venture, Goldman Sachs Alternative Growth Equity, Kaszek, Ignia, Amador, Salkantay Ventures.
	Palla raises $14.5M Series A, Ep 208	03 juin 2025	00:03:08
This week’s Espresso covers news from Next Fit, Circular Brain, Foliume, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Palla raises $14.5M Series A to expand payments platform [00:40] – Next Fit raises $8.8M Series A to expand fitness software platform [00:49] – Circular Brain raises $3.5M to expand e-waste platform in Latin America [01:02] – Sellera.ai raises $3M to scale AI-powered sales platform [01:13] – Estratz raises $355K pre-seed round [01:20] – Foliume raises a $1M round [01:32] – Calice raises $2.5M seed round [01:44] – Nascent launches $15M Fund II to back early-stage startups in Latin America [01:58] – Visma acquires expense management platform Rindegastos [02:11] – Latamlist Roundup May 16th - May 31st Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Palla, Next Fit, Circular Brain, Sellera.ai, Estratz, Foliume, Calice, Visma, Rindegastos VCs: Revolution Ventures, Cloud9 Capital, Lorene Urban Mining, Pitchdrive, Íope Ventures, Astanor, Draper Cygnus, Xperiment Ventures, AIR Capital, Innventure, GrainCorp Ventures, Nascent,
	Credicuotas secures $33M in bond issuance, Ep 207	13 mai 2025	00:02:43
This week’s Espresso covers news from Credicuotas, Kiwi, Allug, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Credicuotas secures $33M in bond issuance [00:41] – Kiwi raises $10M and launches in Peru [00:52] – Allugg secures $5.3M FIDC [01:09] – VMetrix raises $3.2M seed round [01:32] – Visma acquires Argentinian HRTech Lara AI [01:47] – Rebalancing the Cap Table When a Founder Leaves the Band Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Credicuotas, Kiwi, Allugg, VMetrix, Visma, Lara AI VCs: BIND \| Financial Solutions, BIND Inversiones, Oslo DTVM, Kayyak, Nazca
	Vexi raises $15.3M from Banco Covalto, Ep 206	06 mai 2025	00:02:17
This week’s Espresso covers news from Credituz, diio, Supra, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Vexi raises $15.3M to strengthen financing capacity [00:39] – Credituz raises $5M from angel investors [01:03] – diio secures $2.5M seed round led by Base10 [01:05] – Supra raises undisclosed amount from Citi [01:19] – Latamlist Roundup April 16th – 30th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Vexi, Credituz, diio, Supra, VCs: Banco Covalto, Base10 Partners, Citi,
	Magalu raises $130M from the IFC, Ep 205	30 avr. 2025	00:02:53
This week’s Espresso covers news from Fintalk, Belvo, Bancoldex, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Magalu raises $130M from the IFC [00:45] – Fintalk raises $1M to expand conversational AI platform [00:53] – Nuvia raises $1.7M to Scale AI Agents for B2B Sales [01:05] – Coalize raises $570K seed round [01:15] – Belvo raises $15M to launch new products [01:34] – Bancóldex and Ruta N invests in Simma Fintech+ [01:51] – Yeda Health raises $ 300K pre-seed round Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Magalu, Fintalk, Nuvia, Coalize, Belvo, Yeda Health VCs: International Finance Corporation, HiPartners, NXTP, Gilgamesh Ventures, Quona Capital, Kaszek, Kibo Ventures, Future Positive, Citi Ventures, Y Combinator, Bancoldex, Simma Capital, OurCrowd LATAM Labs.
	Kavak raises $127M, Ep 204	22 avr. 2025	00:02:35
This week’s Espresso covers news from Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Mombak, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Kavak raises $127M in down round, drops valuation to $2.2B [00:43] – Onfly raises $40M Series B to expand corporate travel platform [00:56] – Altis raises $2.6M in equity and debt [01:05] – Toku raises $48M Series A extension to expand payments platform [01:16] – AdmiralONE raises $462K and acquires two startups [01:31] – Banorte acquires RappiCard in $50M deal [01:39] – ActiveCampaign acquires Mexican WhatsApp automation startup Hilos Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Kavak, Onfly, Altis, Toku, AdmiralONE, Grupo Financiero Banorte, RappiCard, ActiveCampaign, Hilos, VCs: SoftBank, General Atlantic, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Tidemark, Magma Partners, Latitud, Oak HC/FT
	Félix Pago raises $75M Series B, Ep 203	15 avr. 2025	00:02:27
This week’s Espresso covers news from Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Nufi, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Félix Pago raises $75M Series B to expand cross-border payments in LatAm [00:43] – Finaktiva lands $10M from BBVA Spark for SME financing [00:56] – Smart Compass raises $17M in debt [01:09] – Mombak lands $17M in debt to expand reforestation efforts in the Amazon [01:18] – Homelend raises $8M in a debt operation structured by RBR Asset [01:27] – Nufi raises $1.5M seed round led by Magma Partners and GPCompas Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Félix Pago, Finaktiva, Smart Compass, Mombak, Homeland, Nufi VCs: QED Investors, BBVA Spark, Magma Partners and GPCompas
	Grão Direto raises $15.4M, Ep 202	25 mars 2025	00:03:01
This week’s Espresso covers news from Quill, Jusfy, Ziro and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Grão Direto raises $15.4M investment [00:40] – Quill raises $430K [00:48] – Jusfy raises undisclosed Pre-Series A funding led by SaasHolic and Maya Capital [01:03] – Zíro raises undisclosed amount from Sustainable Futures [01:14] – Quipu raises $1.5M from Addem Capital [01:27] – PedidosYa launches financial services offerings [01:37] – Betterfly ceases operations in five Latin American countries [01:52] – Venture Capital firms Nazca and Bridge merge [02:02] – Latamlist Roundup March 1st – March 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Grão Direto, Quill, Jusfy, Zíro, Quipu, PedidosYa, Betterfly, VCs: Sororitê, SaasHolic, Maya Capital, Sustainable Futures, Addem Capital, Nazca, Bridge
	V360 secures $7M Series A, Ep 201	11 mars 2025	00:02:36
This week’s Espresso covers news from Malga, Loopia, Sunrize, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:29] – V360 secures $7M Series A to expand B2B payment solutions [00:38] – Malga raises $5.5M Series A round led by iDEXO and Costanoa [00:47] – Loopia raises $650K pre-seed to expand AI-powered e-commerce support [00:59] – Sunrize raises a $433K round [01:12] – Jeitto acquires Pilla to expand private payroll loans [01:24] – Reinventing Credit: How Vexi is Bridging Latin America’s Financial Gap Resources & people mentioned: Startups: V360, Malga, Loopia, Sunrize, Jeitto, Pilla, Vexi VCs: Cloud9 Capital, DEXO, Costanoa, Espírito Santo’s Sovereign Fund (FUNSES), People: Gabriela Estrada
	Interview with David Tafur, CEO and Founder of YaVendió, Ep 200	04 mars 2025	00:09:32
This week’s Espresso covers news from Solfácil, Capim, Advolve.ai and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Solfácil raises $170M to expand solar financing in Brazil [00:39] – Capim raises $26.7M Series A [00:55] – Advolve.ai raises $5.3M seed round led by Canary [01:08] – Brick raises $865K seed round [01:18] – Maxxa raises $10.6M in debt to expand SME lending in Chile [01:30] – Sytrex raises $1.1M to automate financial processes with AI [01:42] – YaVendió raises $850K pre-seed round [01:52] – Interview with David Tafur, CEO and Founder of YaVendió [08:23] – Latamlist Roundup Feb 1st – Feb 15th [08:33] – Sofi: Smarter, more effective debt recovery Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Solfácil, Capim, Advolve.ai, Brick, Maxxa, Sytrex, Yavendió, Sofi VCs: Valor Capital, QED Investors, Canary, Honey Island, Broom Ventures, Symbiotics, Delphos, Broom Ventures, Aito Capital, Kuiper, AAC Capital, Magma Partners, iThink VC, Semilla Ventures. People: David Tafur, Tatiana Pomar
	VEMO raises $63.7M, Ep 199	25 févr. 2025	00:02:25
This week’s Espresso covers news from SphereBio, N5, Azos and more! Outline of this episode: [00:29] – VEMO raises $63.7M to expand electric mobility in Mexico [00:38] – N5 raises $20M to expand financial technology solutions [00:47] – Quix raises $350K pre-seed to expand AI-powered corporate training [00:55] – Azos raises $30.5M Series B led by Lightrock [01:10] – Latamlist Roundup Feb 1st – Feb 15th [01:19] – SphereBio: Revolutionizing vaccines and cancer treatment Resources & people mentioned: Startups: VEMO, N5, Quix, Azos, SphereBio. VCs: Endeavor Catalyst, Alexia Ventures, MrPink, Venture.Do, Lightrock People: Julieta Luz Porta
	CashU secured a $17.5M FIDC backed by Itaú BBA, Ep 198	18 févr. 2025	00:02:29
This week’s Espresso covers news from gen-t, Glim, Neofin, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Neofin raises $6M seed round led by Quona and Upload [00:37] – CashU secures $17.5M credit fund to expand B2B lending for SMEs [00:48] – Glim raises $3.47M to expand financial wellness platform [01:03] – Involves acquires Datamind to expand retail data intelligence in Latin America [01:13] – Gen-t: Pioneering stem cell research in Brazil Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Neofin, CashU, Glim, Involves, Datamind, gen-t VCs: Quona, Upload, Itaú BBA, Credit Saison, Skandia, People: Lygia Pereira
	Turbi raises $12.5M Series D, Ep 197	11 févr. 2025	00:02:34
This week’s Espresso covers news from Split Risk, BYX, Sommos, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Cycles Nutrition raises $2.5M in its first funding round [00:41] – Split Risk raises $8.6M from HSR Soluções e Participações and Labarca Empreendimentos [00:48] – Turbi raises $12.5M Series D and $43M in debt to expand fleet [01:03] – Outscape raises $600K from SDK [01:15] – BYX acquires Nvio to expand beyond payroll loans [01:24] – Sommos: Transforming Financial Inclusion Across Latin America Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Cycles Nutrition, Split Risk, Turbi, Outscape, Sommos, BYX Capital VCs: Headline Ventures, SDK. People: Yara Lewensztain Zelaya
	Paytrack raises $40M Series B. Ep 196	28 janv. 2025	00:02:42
This week’s Espresso covers news from Nubank, Sem Parar, Credicuotas, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Paytrack raises $40M Series B led by Riverwood Capital [00:39] – Credicuotas raises $18.2M in debt to diversify funding sources [00:55] – Sem Parar acquires Gringo to expand mobility services [01:01] – Company Hero acquires Duca Saúde and Segure.Me [01:15] – Nubank reaches 10M customers in Mexico [01:22] – The pitfalls of issuing convertible instruments through an LLC [01:30] – Eolic Wall: Democratizing access to wind energy Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Paytrack, Credicuotas, Sem Parar, Gringo, Company Hero, Duca Saúde, Segure.me, Nubank, Eolic Wall VCs: Riverwood Capital People: Natalia Cardenas
	Finmaq raises $29M. Interview with José Javier Cordero CEO of PayMon. Ep 195	21 janv. 2025	00:11:15
This week’s Espresso covers news from PayMon, Olé Life, Finmaq, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:30] – Finmaq raises $29M to expand SME asset financing in Colombia [00:39] – Olé Life raises a $13M Series B led by PayPal Ventures [00:49] – PayMon raises $600K pre-seed round led by Magma Partners [01:00] – Airwallex acquires Mexpago to enter Mexican market [01:10] – Nubank partners with OXXO to expand cash services in Mexico [01:19] – Latamlist Roundup January 1st – January 15th [01:27] – Cuentología: Revolutionizing emotional growth through stories for children [01:44] – Interview with José Javier Cordero CEO of PayMon Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Finmaq, Nubank, PayMon, Olé Life, Airwallex, Mexpago, Cuentologia Companies and Institutions: OXXO VCs: Magma Partners, PayPal Ventures, People: Fiorella De La Sotta Rubio, José Javier Cordero
	Agibank raises $63M from Lumina Capital, Ep 194	14 janv. 2025	00:02:42
This week’s Espresso covers news from OKTO, Prosus, Buk, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:31] – Carecode raised a $4.3M pre-seed round [00:38] – Agibank raises $63M from Lumina Capital [00:47] – The Men’s raises $424K in a round led by BR Angels [00:56] – Buk raises a $50M Series B round [01:03] – Prosus to acquire Despegar in $1.7B all-cash deal [01:08] – OKTO acquires U4C to expand Pix operations in Brazil [01:48] – Interview with Madeleine Valderrama, CEO and co-founder of Bruna Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Carecode, Agibank, The Men’s, Buk, Prosus, Despegar, OKTO, U4C VCs: Andreessen Horowitz, QED, Lumina Capital, BR Angels, Headline People: Madeleine Valderrama
	Onze raises $20M. Interview with Jaime Tabachnik, Founder of Solvento , Ep 193	10 déc. 2024	00:18:06
This week’s Espresso covers news from Agilize, CloudWalk, Zig, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:31] – Agilize raises $9M to grow accounting platform for SMEs [00:38] – CloudWalk raises $444M to fund merchant payment advances [00:47] – Onze raises $20M to expand corporate pension platform [00:56] – Zig raises $25M in series B extension led by Kaszek [01:03] – Klubi raises $7M in series A round [01:08] – Makasí raises $19M through the issuance of corporate bonds [01:15] – Vambe raises $3.85M in a round led by Monashees [01:22] – Colektia secures $9M led by Mouro Capital [01:33] – LatamList Roundup November 16th – 30th [01:48] – Interview with Jaime Tabachnik, Founder of Solvento Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Agilize, CloudWalk, Onze, Zig, Klubi, Colektia, Makasí, Vambe VCs: AXA, Itaú BBA, Ribbit Capital, Kaszek, L4 Venture Builder, Vivo Ventures, Mouro Capital, Monashees
	ZeBrands secures $53M syndicated loan from HSBC and Sabadell, Ep 192	03 déc. 2024	00:03:15
This week’s Espresso covers news from Bold, Apoia, Bia Energy, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:33] – R2 secures $9M equity round and $50M debt facility [00:42] – ZeBrands secures $53M syndicated loan from HSBC and Sabadell [00:52] – Bia Energy secures $8.5M with climate-focused investors [01:01] – Apoia raises $800K to expand in Brazil [01:06] – Imobia raises $100K in a round led by SC Ventures [01:12] – Clinia raises $344K in pre-seed round [01:18] – iBUILD raises $550K to expand franchise network in Brazil [01:24] – Sinatra raises $800K pre-seed round for AI e-commerce copilot [01:29] –Teachy raises a $6.7M series A round led by Goodwater and Reach Capital [01:45] –Nubank partners with Puntored to enable cash deposits across Colombia [01:53] – Bold expands its product offering to SMEs [02:02] – Interview with Juan Manuel Gironella, CEO of Guros, the platform transforming insurance distribution in Latin America Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Bold, Apoia, Imobia, Clinia, Bia Energy, Kratos Gaming Network (KGeN), Sinatra, iBUILD, Nu Colombia, Puntored, R2, Zebrands, Guros VCs: Big Bets, Reach Capital, Blustone Capital, SC Ventures, ABSeed Ventures, RA Capital Planetary Health, IDB Lab, Aptos Lab, Grupo Quality Digital, Hi Ventures, Cometa People: Juan Manuel Gironella
	Addi secures $100M credit line, Ep 191	26 nov. 2024	00:03:51
This week’s Espresso covers news from Hoopers, Outsmart Education, Solvento, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Hoopers raises $2.3M to expand in Brazil [00:46] – Ex-Duolingo execs raise $13M seed round led by Khosla Ventures [01:04] – Solvento lands $12.5M Series A led by Cometa [01:23] – Minu raises $30M series B round led by QED Investors [01:41] – Celcoin acquires CobranSaas [01:57] – Addi secures $100M credit line from Victory Park Capital [02:16] – OurCrowd launches the first government-backed accelerator in Uruguay [02:37] –Rhino raises $3.2M seed round [02:47] – Interview with Santiago Rosenblatt, founder of Strike Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Hoopers, Outsmart Education, Solvento, Minu, Strike, Celcoin, CobranSaas, Addi, OurCrowd, Rhino, Bold VCs: Buenavista Equity Partners, Khosla Ventures, Cometa, QED Investors, OurCrowd, OurCrowd LATAM Labs, Victory Park Capital People: Santiago Rosenblatt
	Ualá raises $300M Series E, Interview with Andrés Benavides, Ep 190	19 nov. 2024	00:13:19
This week’s Espresso covers news from Klar, Educbank, Fairplay, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Klar launches platinum credit card [00:37] – Educbank raises $14.5M through the issuance of corporate bonds [00:57] – Fairplay secures $35M credit line from BBVA Spark [01:19] – Ualá raises $300M Series E and reaches $2.75B valuation [01:38] – Tako raises $13.2M seed round from a16z and Ribbit Capital [01:58] – Cometa raises $12M Series A to optimize school administration [02:13] – Interview with Andrés Benavides CEO & Cofounder of Cometa [10:43] – Lerian raises $3.1M in a round led by MAYA Capital [11:00] – Influur raises $10M in series A round [11:11] – Pravaler raises $75M in FIDCs [11:24] – Tumoni raises $2.3M in pre-seed round [11:44] – Asia Shipping acquires Hórus Logística [12:00] – Blip raises $60M in series C round [12:20] – LatamList Roundup November 1st – 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Klar, Educbank, Fairplay, Ualá, Tako, Cometa, Lerian, Influur, Pravaler, Tumoni, Asia Shipping, Hórus Logística, Blip VCs: BBVA Spark, Allianz X, a16z, Ribbit Capital, Reach Capital, MAYA Capital, Point72 Ventures, HTwenty Capital, Slauson & Co, Counterview Capital, Warburg Pincus People: Andrés Benavides
	Plata Card raises $55M through the issuance of bonds, Ep 189	12 nov. 2024	00:04:42
This week’s Espresso covers news from Stay, Oxpay, Patagon and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Central da Visão raises $1.7M Series A [00:49] – Stay raises $2.6M to expand private pension offerings in Brazil [01:07] – Oxpay raises $3.5M from SRM Ventures [01:21] – Patagon AI raises $1.1M to expand AI-powered sales in LATAM [01:35] – Latii raises $5M to streamline construction materials supply [01:58] – Nubank partners with FINABIEN to expand Cuenta Nu deposit network in Mexico [02:15] – Brota Superfoods raises $630K from Manutara Ventures [02:28] – Plata Card raises $55M through the issuance of bonds [02:50] – Cervello raises $2.2M funding round [03:07] – Multiledgers raises $1M in a round led by Oxygea Ventures and Indicator Capital [03:28] – Interview with Cinthia Merlos, Cofounder and COO of Vexi [03:47] – LatamList’s bi-weekly overview of the Latin America startup scene Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Central da Visão, Stay, Oxpay, Patagon.AI, Latii, Nubank, Brota Superfoods, Vexi, Plata Card, Multiledgers, Cervello VCs: HT3 Investimentos, Maya Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, SRM Ventures, OneVC, 17Sigma, Leadout Capital, Manutara Ventures, Oxygea Ventures, Indicator Capital, E3 Innovation Organizations: FINABIEN, Scotiabank People: Cinthia Merlos
	AgriCapital raises $7.4M, Ep 188	05 nov. 2024	00:02:39
This week’s Espresso covers news from CredAluga, Funcional Health Tech, Nubank, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – CredAluga raises $3.9M round [00:41] – Funcional Health Tech acquires corporate benefits provider BeFlex [00:55] – Nubank partners with Claro and launches NuCel [01:10] – AgriCapital raises $7.4M in a mix of debt and equity [01:27] – Afinz acquires Tappaggo to expand mobile payment offering in Brazil [01:39] – Interview with Xavier Bolaño of Círculo de Crédito on Disruptive Innovation from C-Labs Resources & people mentioned: Startups: CredAluga, Funcional Health Tech, BeFlex, Nubank, AgriCapital, Tappaggo, Círculo de Crédito VCs: Caravela Capital, Alive Ventures Organizations: Claro, Afinz People: Xavier Bolaño
	CXC raises a $32.6M Series A round led by Kaszek, Ep 187	29 oct. 2024	00:02:33
This week’s Espresso covers news from Stori, Kushki, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Jüsto raises $70M in equity and debt financing [00:43] – CXC raises a $32.6M Series A round led by Kaszek [01:02] – Kushki partners with JP Morgan to streamline payments processing [01:18] – Fz Sports partners with CosmoBlue to collaborate on streaming and global rights distribution [01:35] – Bravo secures $27M from BBVA Spark Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Jüsto, CXC, Kushki, FZ Sports, CosmoBlue Media, Bravo, Resuelve Tu Deuda VCs: General Atlantic, HSBC México, Kaszek, J.P. Morgan, BBVA Spark
	Agrolend raises $53M in series C round, Ep 186	22 oct. 2024	00:03:07
This week’s Espresso covers news from Platzi, Nexdom, Akua, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Platzi and DeVry University partner to offer U.S. degrees [00:38] – Redwood Ventures partners with Seedstars Capital to invest $200M in Latin America [00:54] – Zitrus and Unio merge to create Nexdom [01:10] – Mentora raises $300K in pre-seed round [01:28] – Agrolend raises $53M in series C round [01:39] – Akua raises a $4.3M seed round [01:55] – Albo secures a $60M credit line from SixPoint Capital [02:10] – LatamList’s bi-weekly overview of the Latin America startup scene Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Platzi, Nexdom, Agrolend, Akua, Albo, CXC VCs: Redwood Ventures, Seedstars Capital, DOMO.VC, Creation Investments, Syngenta Group Ventures, SixPoint Capital, Kaszek Organizations: DeVry University
	Asaas secures $150M in a round led by BOND, Ep 185	15 oct. 2024	00:03:43
This week’s Espresso covers news from AuraPura, Intelijus, Wenia, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Brazilian proptech Morada.ai raises $1M [00:37] – Davivienda acquires Colombian payment gateway ePayco [00:55] – AuraPura raises a $550K pre-seed round [01:07] – Intelijus raises $510K in a pre-seed tranche [01:21] – Wenia set to launch debit card in Colombia [01:32] – Barte raises $8M Series A round [01:45] – Tuna raises $360K in a round led by ABSeed [01:57] – Asaas secures $150M in a round led by BOND [02:11] – Carozzi launches corporate venture capital fund [02:25] – Stori launches a fixed-term investment product in Mexico [02:35] – Contabilizei attracts $125M investment from Warburg Pincus [02:48] – Globant acquires Exusia to expand AI and data offering Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Morada.ai, ePayco, AuraPura, Intelijus, Wenia, Barte, Tuna, Mono, Asaas, Stori, Contabilizei VCs: AlleyCorp, ABSeed, BOND, Warburg Pincus Organizations: Davivienda, Grupo BanColombia, Carozzi
	ExcelCredit raises $50M from Nomura, Ep 184	08 oct. 2024	00:02:39
This week’s Espresso covers news from Xeptiva, Gibb, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Biotech Xeptiva raises $2.5M to develop veterinary vaccines [00:41] – ExcelCredit raises $50M from Nomura [00:56] – Gibb raises $5.5M from SRM Ventures [01:07] – Mercado Pago launches digital wallet in Colombia [01:24] – Interview with Gustavo Jiménez from BCP [01:42] – LatamList’s bi-weekly overview of the Latin America startup scene Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Xeptiva, Gibb, Mercado Pago, Mercado Libre, ExcelCredit VCs: Zentynel, SRM Ventures, Nomura People: Gustavo Jiménez
	ROCK secures $54M, Ep 183	01 oct. 2024	00:03:03
This week’s Espresso covers news from Versi, Scala Data Centers, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – AgriCapital secures debt financing from Grupo AlphaMundi [00:39] – ROCK secures $54M to expand its Customer-Centric Solutions [00:50] – Veikul acquires Dropin to expand in Mexico [01:04] – Noodle raises a $900K seed round [01:18] – Movêu raises $550K in a round led by Investidores.vc [01:34] – Versi raises $9M in debt to expand offerings to real estate developers [01:46] – Imagine Ventures secures first fund [01:58] – Scala Data Centers raises $5500M from Coatue and IMCO Resources & people mentioned: Startups: AgriCapital, ROCK, Bnex, Veikul, Dropin, Noodle, Movêu, Versi, Relif, Ainwater, Bord, Scala Data Centers VCs: SocialAlpha-Bastion (SAIF), Hindiana Fund, QED, Investidores.vc, CRI bonds, Opea, Imagine Ventures, Coatue Tactical Solutions, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
	Cayena raises a $55M Series B round, Ep 182	24 sept. 2024	00:04:06
This week’s Espresso covers news from Beep Saúde, Atomic Kitchens, Ualá, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:28] – Beep Saúde raises $18M in a round led by Lightsmith [00:44] – Ualá launches a secured credit card [01:01] – Atomic Kitchens raises $750K from Manutara Ventures [01:14] – Finkargo raises a $95M Series A extension round [01:30] – Yolo Bank raises a $500K pre-seed round [01:43] – Koggi raises $3M from Second Century Ventures [01:56] – Koltin raises $7.3M Series A led by Left Lane Capital [02:11] – Mevo raises a $20M Series B round [02:24] – Cayena raises a $55M Series B round led by Bicycle Capital [02:37] – Mercado Libre secures $250M credit line from JPMorgan [02:53] – MeetRox raises a $460K seed round [03:08] – Interview with Facundo Turconi, CEO of Moonflow Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Beep Saúde, Ualá, Atomic Kitchens, Finkargo, Yolo Bank, Koggi, Koltin, Mevo, Cayena, MeetRox, Mercado Libre, Moonflow, VCs: Lightsmith, Manutara Ventures, Marathon Ventures, Second Century Ventures, Left Lane Capital, Matrix, Bicycle Capital, Stamina VC, JPMorgan People: Facundo Turconi
	Gringo raises $12.4M in Series C. Interview with Mateo Semerene Co-founder of Altscore, Ep 181	10 sept. 2024	00:10:38
This week’s Espresso covers news from Mercately, Vetwor, Puntored, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Comun secures $21.5M in Series A funding [00:41] – Bia Energy secures $10M credit line [00:56] – Mercately raises $2.6M pre-seed round [01:18] – Puntored raises $2M from Stellar Development Foundation [01:35] – Basemaker raises $300K round led by DOMO.VC [01:51] – Vetwork raises $3.6 from SRM Ventures [02:05] – Altscore raises $8.5M Series A [02:11] – Interview with Mateo Semerene Co-founder of Altscore [09:26] – Gringo raises $12.4M in Series C extension [09:44] – Sandra Velasco: Empowering the Latin American fintech ecosystem from Mercado Libre Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Comun, Mercately, Puntored,Basemaker, Bia Energy, Mercado Libre, Vetwork, Altscore, Gringo VCs: Redpoint Ventures, Inventus Capital Partners, Silicon Valley Quad,Stellar Development Foundation,DOMO.VC, BBVA Spark, SRM Ventures, Haymaker Ventures, Moore Capital People: Sandra Velasco, Mateo Semerene
	Syonet merges with Lead Force and starts operations in Mexico, Ep 180	27 août 2024	00:02:29
This week’s Espresso covers news from TepMed, EmiteAí, ESG Now, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – TepMed raises $3.6M from SRM Ventures [00:41] – Valetec Capital launches venture builder division [00:55] – ESG Now raises $310K funding round [01:10] – Syonet merges with Lead Force and starts operations in Mexico [01:18] – EmiteAí raises $520K [01:33] – Interview with Javier Ruiz, co-CEO and co-founder of Curadeuda Resources & people mentioned: Startups: TepMed, Curadeuda, ESG Now, Syonet, Lead Force, EmiteAí VCs: SRM Ventures, Valetec Capital, DOMO.VC. People: Javier Ruiz, Eduardo Hernandez
	Andes STR raises $4M in a round led by Executive Venture Fund, Ep 179	20 août 2024	00:02:18
This week’s Espresso covers news from Tucán, Veikul, Andes STR, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] –Tucán secures $1M seed round [00:43] – Veikul raises $3M in seed round [00:58] – Andes STR raises $4M in a round led by Executive Venture Fund [01:12] – Overview of the Transformation of Logistics in Latin America with DeltaX [01:23] – Latamlist Roundup August 1st – August 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Tucán, Veikul, Andes STR, DeltaX VCs: Shefa, First Check Ventures, Executive Venture Fund
	Stori raises $212M in a debt and equity deal, Ep 178	13 août 2024	00:02:04
This week’s Espresso covers news from Global66, BUO, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:28] – Stori raises $212M in a debt and equity deal [00:38] – Global66 launches global accounts [00:59] – BUO raises $3M in a seed round led by Dila Capital [01:16] – Credit Saison compromises $200M to back startups in LatAm Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Stori, Global66, BUO, VCs: Dila Capital, Credit Saison
	Tapi raises $22M led by Kaszek, Ep 177	30 juil. 2024	00:02:24
This week’s Espresso covers news from Winnin, Relif, Escala, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:28] – Winnin closes Series A round led by Kaszek and Alexia Ventures [00:43] – Chilean fintech Relif raises $400K [00:55] – Escala raises $12M funding round [01:11] – Tapi raises $22M led by Kaszek [01:25] – Digitt raises $50M from CoVenture Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Winnin, Relif, Escala, Tapi, Digitt VCs: Kaszek, Alexia Ventures, ChileGlobal Angels, IGNIA, Alaya Capital, CoVenture
	Interview with Chazki on its merger with Lok. OCN raises $86M, Ep 176	23 juil. 2024	00:07:15
This week’s Espresso covers news from Caliza, Vammo, Nomad, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Caliza raises $8.5M pre-Series A round [00:43] – Vammo raises $5.4M in debt and equity [00:58] – Nomad acquires Melhor Câmbio for $550K [01:09] – Chazki merges with Lok [01:19] – Interview with Gonzalo Begazo, CEO and co-founder of Chazki [05:15] – Popular Power raises $875K [05:30] – Meu Pescado raises $420K for expansion [05:48] – NetLex raises $24M in Series B round [06:01] – CTA Smart raises $2.9M to expand internationally [06:17] – OCN raises $86M between debt and equity in Series A round Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Caliza, Vammo, Nomad, Melhor Câmbio, Chazki, Lok, Popular Power, Meu Pescado, NetLex, CTA Smart, Link2Pump, OCN VCs: Initialized Capital, EXT Capital, Aimorés Investimentos, Incubate Fund, Riverwood Capital, Invisto, Indicator Capital, Caravela Capital.
	Eden raises $10M led by Sierra Ventures, Ep 175	16 juil. 2024	00:03:16
This week’s Espresso covers news from Bucksapp, Realize, Moffin, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Bucksapp lands $1M in pre-seed [00:43] – Realize secures $300K from Investidores.vc [00:55] – Moffin raises $2.1M seed round [01:16] – Perhaps raises $1.7M pre-seed round [01:29] – Bits raises $330K to enhance AI use [01:43] – Eden raises $10M led by Sierra Ventures. [01:53] – Avra raised $2M in a round led by MAYA Capital [02:08] – Overview of Cali’s entrepreneurial ecosystem [02:20] – Latamlist Roundup July 1st - July 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Bucksapp, Realize, Moffin, Perhaps, Bits, Eden VCs: iThink VC, BuenTrip Ventures, Investidores.vc, Accion Venture Lab, Chile Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Quintal, Levain Ventures, Sierra Ventures
	Stori to inject $383M into Mexico operations, Ep 174	09 juil. 2024	00:02:17
This week’s Espresso covers news from Stori, Aleph, Alume, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Stori to inject $383M into Mexico operations [00:45] – Aleph acquires Entravision Global Partners [01:04] –Brazilian fintech Alume raises $7M [01:15] – Pipeimob raises $455K pre-seed round led by DOMO.VC Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Stori, Aleph, Alume, Pipeimob VCs: ABSeed Ventures, Credit Saison, DOMO.VC Organizations: Entravision Communications Corporation
	CRMBonus raises $10M in a Series B extension round, Ep 173	02 juil. 2024	00:02:22
This week’s Espresso covers news from Retorna, ProNuvo, CRMBonus, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Retorna raises $1.2M [00:36] – ProNuvo raises $2M from the IFC [00:51] – CRMBonus raises $10M in a Series B extension round [01:02] – Nubank acquires Hyperplane [01:15] – OmniK raises $1.2M from ABSeed Ventures [01:26] – Latamlist Roundup June 16th - July 1st Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Retorna, Pronuvo, CRMBonus, Nubank VCs: Impacta VC, Amplifica, Morro Ventures, Colectivo Jaguara, Vivo Ventures, Industry Ventures Institutions: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
	Celcoin raises $120M in Series C round, Ep 172	25 juin 2024	00:03:29
This week’s Espresso covers news from Clip, Finsus, Prometeo, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:27] – Mexican unicorn Clip lands $100M in funding [00:42] – Celcoin raises $120M in Series C round [01:00] – Finsus acquires Distrito Pyme and launches Digital Credit [01:13] – Prometeo launches account validation in the US [01:33] – Mercado Diferente raises $1.6M in a pre-Series A round [01:47] – Konsi lands $1M seed round [01:58] – iFood launches iFood Pago [02:11] – Kilimo raises $7.5M in Series A round [02:23] – Ximple lands $2.7M in pre-seed Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Clip, Finsus, Prometeo, Celcoin, Mercado Diferente, Konsi, Kilimo, iFood Pago, Ximple VCs: Morgan Stanley Tactical Value, Summit Partners, Innova Capital, Collaborative Fund. Caravela Capital, Valutia, Emerald Technology Ventures, Boost Capital Partners, Clocktower Technology Ventures, Graph Ventures, 99 Startups, Lotux.VC.
	Félix secures $15.5M Series A, Ep 171	18 juin 2024	00:03:55
This week’s Espresso covers news from FarmaLoop, Litipay, LogShare, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:28 ] – FarmaLoop raises $900K [00:38] – Félix secures $15.5M Series A [00:59] – Belo introduces ACH dollar transfers into its digital wallets [01:16] – Shinkansen closes investment from Krealo [01:32] – Litipay raises $1.4M from SRM Ventures [01:44] – Moonflow raises $1.74M in a seed round [01:44] – Interview with Facundo Turconi [01:57] – A de Agro and Bart merge to launch Sette [02:14] – LogShare raises $2.4M seed round [02:27] – a55 raises investment from Paysecure [02:41] – Tul merges with Sooper [02:58] – Latamlist Roundup June 1st - June 15th Resources & people mentioned: Startups: FarmaLoop, Félix, Belo, Shinkansen, Litipay, Moonflow, A de Agro, Bart Digital, Sette, LogShare, a55, Tul, Sooper VCs: Amarena VC, Castle Island Ventures, TheVentureCity, Krealo, SRM Ventures, ONEVC, Paysecure Institutions: Banco de Crédito del Perú

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