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Insights on entrepreneurship, Latin American markets, and lessons from building companies in the region. From the team at The StartupVC.

What Is the LatAm Exits Problem: Causes, Impact, and What Founders Must Know

62.7% of LatAm VCs call the exit environment unfavorable, with only 79 startups exiting in 2024, the region's lowest total in years. In 2024, ...

What Does LatAm’s 2025 VC Rebound Mean for Startups Raising in 2026?

LatAm VC raised US$4.1B across 681 rounds in 2025, 13.8% more capital but the fewest deals since 2017. Latin America's venture capital reached US$4.126 ...

Why Is Panama Emerging as a Base for LatAm Startups: Timezone, Connectivity, and a Dollarized Economy

Panama drew $24.2 million in multinational investment in 2024 with its dollarized economy and 0% foreign-income tax. Twelve multinational companies joined Panama's SEM headquarters ...

What Is the Real Cost of Starting a Tech Company in Colombia vs. Mexico vs. Brazil?

Forming a tech company in Colombia costs under $2,000 USD, compared to $1,000 to $5,000 in Mexico and Brazil. Colombia incorporates in 5 to ...

How Do Regulatory Frameworks in Different Countries Affect Startup Exits?

Startup exit regulations vary by country, with capital gains tax ranging from 0% in Singapore to 40% in Chile. M&A accounts for 98% of ...

Startups in Argentina – An Overview

Argentina's startup ecosystem ranks #46 globally and produced 12 unicorns, with Buenos Aires-based Ualá raising $300M in 2024, the largest VC round in Latin ...

The Top Tech Startups in Colombia?

Colombia ranks #2 in South America with 2,126 startups, $668M raised in 2025, and three unicorns led by Rappi ($5.25B). Colombia's startup ecosystem grew ...

Why LatAm Seed Funding Is Declining: Data, Causes, and What Founders Must Do

LatAm seed funding fell to a five-year low of $408M in 2024, with pre-seed deals down 77% from the 2022 peak. Latin America's seed ...

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