Creditas made a bold acquisition in the context of uncertainty, as valuations for many fintechs plunged amid rising rates and volatility.
LinkedIn's "Top Startup 2022 in Latin America" list highlights the work of the most promising and innovative companies of the year.
Global neobanks have focused on the regional ecosystem as the fintech sector gained decent size and scale in the past few years.
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After a sharp lending slowdown in 2022, fintechs in Latin America gear up for credit growth next year as rate pressures fade out.
Belvo will provide access to employment data at the Mexican Social Welfare bureau. It could be a key driver for lending to the underbanked.
Finance minister and frontrunner in Argentina presidential elections announced the digital Peso project, against crypto critics.
Nubank's shares ticked 4% higher on market opening following a surge in profits during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Brazil's teenage-focused neobank Z1 received a $10.4 million investment to build new products to cater to young adults as well.
Despite the bear market, Kushki's CEO argues that LatAm founders are used to dealing with recurring crises.
Colombian fintechs have been very active in the VC space in 2024, with a number of startups raising over $150 million in funding so far.