Latin America attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2024, with Mexico now rivaling Brazil as the region’s top investment destination. The region recorded 751 VC deals in 2024, returning to pre-pandemic investment levels. Fintech leads with 61% of funding. Brazil secured $1.7 billion while Mexico surpassed it in Q2 2025 with $437 million in […]
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Latin America’s business environment offers access to 650 million consumers with regional GDP growth of 2.4% in 2025, while cultural practices like high-context communication and workplace hierarchy shape daily operations. The region raised $4.5 billion in venture capital across 751 deals in 2025. FinTech accounts for 61% of investment. Mexico attracted $34.3 billion in FDI
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Navigating the world of business can be rather challenging. Today, conducting business is incredibly complex. One must juggle technological changes and innovations, competing brands, different cultures and markets, and adjusting to different business models and strategic approaches. Tackling all of these hurdles and more is the growing community of entrepreneurs in Latin America. Being an
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Latin America is quickly becoming a popular home for startups under a hand full of different industries, niches, and sectors. Probably the most prominent sector we are seeing startups take on is technology. No matter the specific niche these startups are entering, a key component to the measure of their success is the level of
Latin America attracted $4.5B in VC funding and $188.9B in FDI during 2024, making it the fastest-recovering startup ecosystem globally. The region hosts 38 unicorns including Nubank ($77B) and Rappi ($5.25B). Nearshoring in Mexico, fintech growth in Brazil, and 630,000+ developers create ideal conditions for founders launching startups today. The Startup VC operates as a
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Over the past ten to twenty years, technology has changed, developed, and improved at exponentially fast rates. Thanks to globalized access to resources, idea exchange, and market opportunity, entrepreneurs and engineers are continually inspired. The result? Faster, more capable technologies that solve a plethora of consumer and corporate problems, needs, and wants. The vastness of
The Latin American region is ripe with commercial opportunities these days. As national governments focus their efforts on economic growth and attracting foreign direct investment, business opportunities, international partnerships, and industry innovation and invention flourish. Naturally, with more opportunity and ingenuity coursing through the veins of Latin America’s economic body, more and more startups arise.
Foreign-owned startups in Colombia benefit from the 36th strongest global startup ecosystem with 2,126 active ventures growing at 24% annually, supported by competitive talent costs and nearshoring advantages. Colombia ranks 2nd in South America for startup ecosystems, with Bogotá hosting over 1,074 companies and Medellín growing at 41.6% annually. Foreign entrepreneurs access tech talent at
Mexico’s startups raised $1.8 billion in 2025, ranking second in Latin America with 1,460 active companies and 10 unicorns. Mexico City hosts over 800 startups, while Monterrey and Guadalajara serve as nearshoring and tech talent hubs. Unicorns include Kavak at $8.7 billion, Bitso, Clip, Konfio, and Credijusto. The Startup VC operates across Latin America, building
Latin American startups attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital in 2024. This marks a 26% year-over-year increase as the region matures into a global innovation hub. The region now hosts 38 private unicorns and over 4,000 venture-backable startups. São Paulo ranks #23 globally, with Mexico City at #43 and Bogotá at #62. FinTech dominates, capturing
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