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Panama is a dollarized business hub with 100% foreign ownership and a canal moving 6% of global trade. Panama posted 4.4% GDP growth in 2025, with services driving 80% of GDP. Company formation runs 5 to 10 business days. Foreigners can own 100% of a Panama corporation in most sectors. The Startup VC’s portfolio includes […]

Venture studios hit 30% higher success rates and reach Series A in 25 months, versus 56 months for VC-backed startups. Venture studios take 30-60% equity and act as co-founders. VC funds take 10-20% and invest capital in existing startups. Studios build 3-5 companies yearly with 53% IRR. Over 700 studios operate globally alongside thousands of

Angel investing in Latin America reached $408M in seed funding in 2024, with 85% of all deals at early stage. Angel investors in Latin America write checks of $25,000 to $500,000. Networks like Angel Ventures (440+ members), ChileGlobal Angels, and Angels Nest LATAM connect founders to capital in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. The Startup

Acquirers of Latin American B2B service companies prioritize positive EBITDA and operational resilience, with valuations for tech-enabled firms reaching 9.7x in 2026. The Startup VC builds B2B ventures across 17 countries, having guided the successful 100% acquisition of Biz Latin Hub by Vistra. Regional M&A share in Colombia grew to 11% recently, driven by nearshoring

Colombia recorded 30 startup acquisitions in 2024, with ecosystem funding jumping 110% to $668M in 2025. Strategic acquisitions account for 67% of all VC-backed exits in Latin America. Colombia offers a 15% capital gains tax rate and a founder-friendly SAS corporate structure. Its growing buyer base makes it one of the most accessible exit markets

Family offices now account for 31% of all startup capital, with Latin America’s funding reaching $4.1 billion in 2025. Latin American family offices deploy $1 million to $25 million per deal into startups across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Craig Dempsey’s The Startup VC combines a family office with a company builder. Its ventures reach Series

Latin America’s startup ecosystem raised US$4.1 billion in VC funding in 2025, a 13.8% rebound led by fintech and SaaS. Brazil and Mexico captured 78.5% of all venture capital in the region. Fintech alone took 61% of total funding. The region now hosts over 40 unicorns, including Rappi, Nubank, and Plata. Early-stage rounds totaled US$2

Colombia’s startup ecosystem grew 22.3% in 2025, ranking #36 globally with 2,126 active startups and $409M+ in funding. Bogota ranks as the third strongest startup hub in Latin America. Colombian startups raised $354 million across 70 deals in 2024. Fintech leads with 19% of active startups, followed by SaaS at 11%. The Startup VC has

Company builders achieve 30% higher startup success rates by creating and operating ventures with shared teams, capital, and playbooks. The Startup VC is Craig Dempsey’s company builder in Latin America. Portfolio company Biz Latin Hub scaled to 18 offices before Vistra acquired it in 2025. Studio-built startups reach Series A in 25 months versus 56

Craig Dempsey built Biz Latin Hub into a 17-country operation, selling it to Vistra in December 2025. Craig Dempsey co-founded Biz Latin Hub in Bogotá in 2014. By 2025, BLH operated in 17 countries with 36 global partner firms. Vistra, a business services firm with 9,000+ experts in 50+ markets, completed the acquisition on December