STARTUPS
Colombian Startup KLYM Raises $27M, Targets Latin America Expansion
According to KPMG, global venture capital investment dropped for the fourth consecutive quarter between October and December of last year
Proptech Unicorn Habi Raises $6.3 Million to Improve Operations, Portfolio
The Colombian startup wants to embrace global standards for public companies. This year it will allocate more than $250 million to purchase residential properties
Casai’s Downfall: A16z-Backed Company to Close Short-Term Rental Operations in Brazil
After merging in August, Casai and Nomah stopped paying suppliers and owners; in a note, Casai says it will honor commitments by the end of the month
Rounds of the Week: Bricksave, Hero Guest Kick Off 2023 Funding In LatAm
In a slightly smaller round than it expected to receive for its Series A, Argentine proptech Bricksave has received investment from Graphene Ventures
Brazilian Startup The Coffee Hits $45M Valuation, Aims to Seduce Starbucks Customers
The Brazilian startup that provides technology for cashier-free payment at coffee shops has raised $7.5 million in a round led by Monashees and CapSur Capital
What Merqueo’s IPO Bid Tells Us About the Future of Delivery Apps
Rapid delivery is one of the most in-demand services in the new economy, but the segment still faces the challenge of being profitable and stopping cash burn
5 Lessons Latin American Companies Learned About Growth Last Year
With the arrival of a new year there are new expectations and resolutions to follow, but the lessons that last year left us should also be heeded