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1/12/2026

Upstream Emerges from Upload Ventures Split with Hybrid Model

Led by Carlos Simonsen, the new firm will combine equity and credit to fund growth-stage companies.

Othmane Taki

1/9/2026

Stone Names Mateus Scherer CEO as Pedro Zinner Steps Down

CFO takes over in March 2026 as Zinner is nominated to chair the board

Yassin El Hardouz

1/8/2026

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Startup Researcher - Latin America: Week 2, 2026

5th January - 11th January

Mon Jan 12 2026

Upstream Emerges from Upload Ventures Split with Hybrid Model

Led by Carlos Simonsen, the new firm will combine equity and credit to fund growth-stage companies.

Othmane Taki

Fri Jan 09 2026

Stone Names Mateus Scherer CEO as Pedro Zinner Steps Down

CFO takes over in March 2026 as Zinner is nominated to chair the board

Yassin El Hardouz

Banco Central Approves Asaas to Operate as a Finance Company

Fintech upgrades from SCD to SCFI, widening funding options for Brazil’s SMEs

LG lugar de gente acquires Moavi to boost AI in Workforce Management

The deal strengthens its HR platform with intelligent workforce and schedule management solutions.

Bassam Lahnaoui

eGenya Secures $600K for Service Management Platform

eGenya Secures $600,000 for Service Management Platform

The funding from Invexor Venture Partners will fuel the company's expansion into Brazil and Mexico.

Othmane Taki

Frete.com Raises $28M with XP to Scale Freight Credit Program

Frete.com Raises $28 million with XP to Scale Freight Credit Program

The investment will increase working capital access for transport companies on its digital marketplace.

Clara Appoints Jorge de Lara as President for Mexico

The former American Express executive will lead growth strategies following a US$150M funding round.

Wed Jan 07 2026

Xepelin Raises Strategic Bridge Round at $400M Valuation

Xepelin Raises Strategic Bridge Round at $400 million Valuation

Led by Nazca Ventures, the round aims to bolster its expansion and licensing efforts in Mexico.