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Goldman Sachs bets on Simetrik’s automation tech for CFOs

Simetrik created the Simetrik Building Blocks, scalable and adaptable concepts based on no-code development and generative AI technologies.

Now with $5M, Leal invests in AI-driven customer engagement for LatAm merchants

Leal enables merchants to create a customer database to then offer cashback and rewards products to loyal shoppers on everyday purchases. 

Gabriel’s urban intelligence infrastructure aims to create safer neighborhoods across Latin America

The company integrates cameras and computer vision with routine police operations to address public safety challenges across Latin America.

Conta Simples grabs another $41.5M for its expense management approach in Brazil

Conta Simples ended the year reaching breakeven and obtained a license from the Brazilian Central Bank) to operate as an Direct Credit Society.

Deco.cx grabs $2.2M to bring simplicity back to brand website creation

The Brazil-based startup is creating tools for developers of growing e-commerce brands to create high-performance digital experiences.

Kapital secures $165M in equity, debt to provide financial visibility to LatAm SMBs

In 2023, Kapital’s customer base grew to 80,000 small businesses in Mexico, Colombia and Peru. It also acquired Banco Autofin Mexico S.A. in September.

Comun channels local banking approach to serve Latino immigrants

Comun offers digital banking services, including instant payments, check deposits and early paychecks and provides customers with access to native Spanish-speaking reps seven days a week. 

Zubale bags new capital for software to help retailers scale e-commerce in Latin America

The new investment will be deployed into growing Zubale's three e-commerce productivity offerings, continued product development and strategies to consolidate its presence in Mexico and Brazil.

NXTP closes largest fund with $98M for early-stage B2B founders in Latin America

NXTP Fund III represents over a 2x increase from the size of its previous fund, enabling the firm to invest in between 25 and 30 companies this time around.

Construction marketplace Construex takes in first capital to expand in Latin America

Co-founders Roberto Arroyo and his brother, Nicolas Arroyo, bootstrapped the company for almost four years and reached profitability while expanding into Chile, Guatemala and Argentina.

Riverwood Capital closes $1.8B fund, says opportunity in LatAm ‘has never been greater’

Riverwood Capital has closed on $1.8 billion in new capital, the growth investment firm announced today. The firm last raised in 2020, with total capital commitments of $1.4 billion at that time. Rive

Fintech startup Finerio secures $6.5M to create open finance ecosystem in Latin America

In the past year, Finerio created an API hub for digital payments, credit and personal finance management, as well as a place for financial institutions to comply with new open banking regulations. 

Cobre secures $13M to help CFOs in Colombia automate corporate payments

Cobre's corporate treasury platform gives CFOs more visibility and control over their company’s financial transactions and a way to digitize and automate their payment processes.

Gringo’s super app for Brazilian drivers adds insurance, financing with $30M Series C

The new funding will enable the company to expand its automotive credit and insurance products and introduce new features.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: New life for old B2B leads, LatAm VC survey, treasury management basics

It’s shaping up to be a very busy week, so we’ll be back on Friday, September 22 with a new TC+ Roundup.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: How to buy AI, ‘permissionless’ pilots, new VC disclosure rules

Founders want to know what new technology can do, but an investor is much more likely to ask about which specific problems it solves.

Leadsales targets LatAm businesses with conversational commerce tool for WhatsApp

The conversational commerce company developed a customer relationship management tool that provides customizable columns and sales funnel automation for sales made via WhatsApp and other social media.

Devolut leverages e-commerce growth in Latin America to develop reverse logistics tool

Devolut enables merchants a returns option that doesn’t require boxes or labels. It also provides a network of “city points” where consumers can go to return merchandise.

LatAm startups playing ‘on hard mode,’ fintech and AI with VC Mercedes Bent

This is our Wednesday show, in which we sit down with a guest, talk about their work and unpack the rest.

Wonder Brands’ pivot to acquiring e-commerce infrastructure pays off

Wonder Brands has since launched over 15 brands in the past 12 months and over 2,000 SKUs in the categories of home and garden, sports and fitness and beauty and personal care categories.
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