DealTracker Bulletin
Summary October 16-31, 2025 The past two weeks in Latin America’s startup world have been marked by record-breaking deals, cross-border ambitions, and a growing appetite for disruptive technology. Mexico stood out with Plata’s stunning $250M raise, Ginia’s push to bridge students and employers with AI, and Jalisco’
Colombia
Colombia has established itself as one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems in Latin America. According to the Colombia Tech Report 2024–2025, the country has 2,126 active startups, representing a 24% growth compared to the previous year—three times faster than the regional average of 8%. Colombia currently
Latin America
Summary October 1-15, 2025 * Latin America's startup ecosystem demonstrated resilience in early October 2025, with total venture funding reaching $1B in Q3 2025, marking a 21% year-over-year increase according to Crunchbase. * Brazil regained its position as the region’s venture capital leader in Q3, attracting far more investment
San Jose, California, USA – May 20, 2025. Unlocking liquidity and strengthening the investment markets for startups, venture capital, and innovation in Latin America is not only possible—it is urgent for accelerating the region’s economic development. However, achieving this requires coordination among multiple stakeholders and the implementation of complementary
The ecosystem faces liquidity challenges as investors adjust their strategies.
Mexico’s Venture Capital Industry Sees Steady Growth Amid Global Challenges, Reaches Nearly $10 Billion in Funding Over the Last Decade.
Chile’s venture capital industry is one of the most advanced in Latin America 🇨🇱 . In 2023, the country secured USD 898 million in investments, reflecting a modest 12% decrease compared to the previous year. While this marks the largest dip during the global VC market’s adjustment phase, it is
2024 is shaping up to be a promising year for Venture Capital (VC) in Peru, backed by the trends seen in 2023 and market expectations. Despite a 43% decline in investment volume and a drop in equity investments in 2023, the growing interest from local investors and clear signs of
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Argentina is experiencing a pivotal moment for innovation and venture capital. The startup ecosystem is showing signs of recovery and optimism after years of macroeconomic challenges, marked by the consolidation of early-stage investment, increasing professionalization, and the emergence of new verticals such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, agtech, digital health, and
Five Sectors Define the Technological Future of Latin America, driven by over USD 1.25 billion invested in Brazil in the first half of 2025, with clear trends towards AI, fintech, biotechnology, and health.
Originally published in Forbes Mexico. The latest data from Silicon Valley Bank reveals a reality that Mexico can no longer afford to ignore: 59% of U.S. unicorns—companies valued at over one billion dollars—were founded by immigrant entrepreneurs, including Mexican talent. The narrative that Mexico lacks talent is
Mexico City, September 29, 2025. In Mexico's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem of 2025, these startups have captured Cuantico VP's attention for their transformative potential. Each company represents a unique opportunity to generate positive impact while building solid value propositions with experienced and committed teams. Mexico's
The venture capital industry in Latin America is undergoing a moment of profound transformation. Far from dead, as some predict, risk capital is experiencing a fundamental restructuring that is redefining the rules of the game. The current landscape reveals a fascinating paradox. While funds historically set themselves apart by spotting
The second quarter of 2025 will be marked in the annals of Latin American entrepreneurship as an unusual moment in the regional venture capital geography. For the first time since 2012, Mexico surpassed Brazil as the main recipient of quarterly venture capital investment, strengthening its position as an entrepreneurial powerhouse
Latin America is a region that blends youth, digitalization, and immense economic potential with challenging structural realities. With a combined GDP of $6.4 trillion and technology adoption rates comparable to those of the United States and China (Atlantico, 2024), the region is poised for profound economic transformation. However, operating
San Jose, California, USA – May 20, 2025. Unlocking liquidity and strengthening the investment markets for startups, venture capital, and innovation in Latin America is not only possible—it is urgent for accelerating the region’s economic development. However, achieving this requires coordination among multiple stakeholders and the implementation of complementary
San Jose California, EEUU. 20 de Mayo de 2025. Desbloquear la liquidez e impulsar los mercados de inversión en startups, venture capital e innovación en Latinoamérica no solo es posible, sino urgente para acelerar el desarrollo económico de la región. Sin embargo, lograrlo requiere la coordinación entre múltiples actores y
The ecosystem faces liquidity challenges as investors adjust their strategies.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach once said, “Being content with little is difficult; with much, impossible.” This reflection resonates unexpectedly with a pressing issue today: the turning point we are witnessing in artificial intelligence technologies. In recent days, DeepSeek has dominated global headlines by outperforming giants like OpenAI and Anthropic—at a
In the global economic landscape, 2025 promises to be a defining year for Latin American startups aiming to establish themselves as key players in international markets. For many of these companies, initial public offerings (IPOs) present a viable strategy—not just to raise capital but also to gain visibility and
