Develop before directing: Sebastián Hevia’s journey in AgendaPro
It is around noon when Sebastián Hevia, 37 years old, takes time to talk. His agenda is marked by meetings, interviews and strategic decisions, but
Guarda raises US$806 thousand to improve agricultural insurance with satellite technology
Guarda, a Brazilian agtech specialized in parametric insurance for rural producers, raised US$806 thousand in a pre-seed round to scale its technological solution. The goal
New year, new CEO: Mercado Libre celebrates Ariel Szarfsztejn and the legacy of Marcos Galperín
Marcos Galperín announced on December 31, 2025 his departure as CEO of Mercado Libre after 26 years of uninterrupted leadership. The founder who turned a
Snap Compliance announces US$2 million round to expand its compliance ecosystem in Latin America
Snap Compliance, a Costa Rican platform founded by Alex Siles and Gabriela Herra Arroyo, specializes in regulatory compliance with a presence in Chile, announces a
The Meru digital wallet consolidates its presence in Bolivia and reaches users in more than 70 countries
Meru, a blockchain-based digital wallet, founded by Carlos Neira, Amilcar Erazo and Yoser Rodríguez, is preparing to start 2026, consolidating its global presence with users
Mexican healthtech raises US$14 million to transform medical care in Latin America
Leona Health, a startup founded by Caroline Merin, raised US$14 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The round included the participation of General
PicPay launches delivery service with Rappi and promises deliveries in 10 minutes
PicPay, founded by Diogo Carneiro, Eduardo Chedid and Anderson Chamon, launched PicPay Delivery through a strategic integration with Rappi. The Brazilian neobank’s new functionality allows
KUZI raises US$45 thousand to revolutionize crowdfunding in Latin America
KUZI, a Peruvian platform that combines crowdfunding with artificial intelligence and gamification, raised US$45 thousand between Google for Startups and Startup Perú. The support includes
Colombian fintech closes US$24 million round and plans expansion to Mexico
Monet, a Colombian fintech specialized in financial inclusion, closed a Series A round for US$24 million that combines investment in equity and debt. The operation
Angel investor Claudio Schlegel reveals what he looks for in founders and his predictions for 2026
Claudio Schlegel, a Mexican angel investor with 15 years of experience in the Latin American ecosystem, shares the lessons learned since his first investment in