Mobile banking app Empower Finance just closed a $20 million Series A round

Another afternoon, another round of funding for a mobile banking app. This time,...


2020 will be a challenging year for challenger banks

Over the past year, startup banks have proven that they have a shot at...


A look at Latin America’s emerging fintech trends

Because many Latin American gig economy workers don't have access to basic...


Brazilian mobile phone insurance technology startup Pitzi is now worth over $100 million

With roughly one million customers across Brazil and a new round of financing,...


Latin America Roundup: Uber acquires Cornershop, Softbank invests in Buser and Olist

Brazil continued to churn out unicorns this month, with Curitiba-based Ebanx...


Clubhouse announces new collaboration tool and free version of its project management platform

Clubhouse — the software project management platform focused on team...


Kaszek Ventures raises $600 million in two funds as Latin America’s startup market booms

Kaszek Ventures, the investment firm that has been one of the primary architects...


Fintech decacorn Nubank raises $400m led by TCV

Another day, another mega round for a fintech startup. And this one is...


Fintech in Latin America continues to draw big dollars as SoftBank invests $231 million in Creditas

As investors continue to move more aggressively into Latin America’s...


From seed to Series A: Scaling a startup in Latin America today

It’s not easy to raise growth-stage capital in Latin America, but...