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Latamlist is the leading source for news in English about startups, venture capital, and technology in Latin America. We highlight the vibrant startup scene in the region, ensuring our readers are informed about the most recent acquisitions, investments, and new product launches. Additionally, LatAm List provides a platform for founders, investors, and industry experts to offer their valuable perspectives on the market.

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Visma acquires Argentinian HRTech Lara AI

1 week ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Norwegian software company Visma acquired Argentinian HRTech Lara AI for an undisclosed amount. Lara AI offers an AI-driven platform that automates HR tasks, provides real-time people analytics, and integrates with communication tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and WhatsApp.
Kiwi raises $10M and launches in Peru

1 week ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Miami-based fintech Kiwi secured $2M in equity and $8M in debt in a round led by Tyler Johson, Beau Woodward, and Jacob Panero. All three investors will join Kiwi’s board of directors. Kiwi provides healthcare financing that helps patients afford medical care through installment plans. Kiwi also supports healthcare providers with tools such as medical equipment leasing, working capital loans, and cash flow management. Kiwi will use the funds to launch in Peru and expand to Mexico in 2026.
Bancóldex and Ruta N invests in Simma Fintech+

2 weeks ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Medellín Venture Capital, in partnership with Bancoldex, invested $3.2M in Simma Capital’s Simma Fintech + fund. Medellín Venture Capital is a program co-led by Medellín’s Municipality and Ruta N. “The alliance between Bancóldex and Ruta N represents a dynamic force for the Colombian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Belvo raises $15M to launch new products

2 weeks ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Mexican fintech Belvo raised a $15M round from Quona Capital, Kaszek, Kibo Ventures, Future Positive, Citi Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Latamlist Roundup April 1st - 15th: Nubank launches private payroll loan

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Welcome to the LatamList roundup, your bi-monthly summary of the Latin America startup scene. Fintechs dominated the headlines in the first half of April, with activity from Argentinian, Brazilian, Colombian, and Mexican startups. Here are the launches and partnerships we saw over the last two weeks. Nubank launched a private payroll loan offering that allows formally employed workers to access low-interest credit with automatic salary deductions.
Toku raises $48M Series A extension to expand payments platform

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Hellen Villena

Mexican fintech Toku raised a $48M Series A extension led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from Gradient Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Clocktower, Y Combinator, and Honey Island. The round follows Toku’s $9.3M Series A in April 2024, bringing its total funding to $55M. Toku centralizes collections and payments by integrating with ERPs to automate billing, payment reconciliation, and omnichannel communication across email, SMS, and WhatsApp.
Onfly raises $40M Series B to expand corporate travel platform

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Hellen Villena

Brazilian travel tech Onfly raised a $40M Series B round led by Tidemark, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst and Left Lane Capital. Onfly helps companies manage corporate travel and expenses, with digital booking for flights, hotels, buses, and rental cars, and an integrated corporate card. Onfly will use the funds to accelerate AI-driven product development, expand sales and marketing, and support international growth.
Kavak raises $127M in down round, drops valuation to $2.2B

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Hellen Villena

Mexican used car platform Kavak raised $127M in equity funding at a $2.2B valuation, down from $8.7B in 2021. SoftBank and General Atlantic co-led the round, which closed in March 2025. Kavak also secured $400M in debt from Goldman Sachs and HSBC to expand lending through Kuna Capital, its financing arm.
Nufi raises $1.5M seed round led by Magma Partners and GPCompas

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Mexican identity verification startup Nufi raised a $1.5M seed round led by Magma Partners and GPCompas. Semilla Ventures, Ganas Ventures, Techstars Follow Up Fund, AngelHub, and angel investors also participated in the seed round. Nufi offers instant and secure identity verification and background checks using a photo ID as the initial data point.
Homelend raises $8M in a debt operation structured by RBR Asset

1 month ago | latamlist.com | Matheus Tomé

Brazilian proptech Homeland raised $8M by issuing Certificados de Recebíveis Imobiliários (CRI), a type of real estate-backed securities, in a deal structured by RBR Asset. Homelend helps customers buy a TecHome, a custom home, by finding the best financing options, handling the paperwork, and delivering the home ready to live in. Homelend will use the funds to build a new TecHome industry plant, a place in which they build the TecHome units, and to provide financing for home construction.