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Top Startups to Watch in Chile in 2027

12 Chilean startups gaining momentum across fintech, AI, enterprise software, and legal technology.

Yassine Benadou

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Yassin El Hardouz

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10/15/2026

Investment Highlights

At Least 26.7% of Australia’s Q3 Startup Acquisitions Involved Existing Partners or Investors

Explore 15 Australian startup acquisitions announced in Q3 2026, from AI and fintech to biotech, including takeovers and business-asset deals.

Yassine Benadou

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Yassin El Hardouz

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10/13/2026

Investment Highlights

8 Startup-Focused VC Funds Launched in Latin America in Q3 2026

Eight new startup investment vehicles emerged across Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, spanning early-stage venture capital, AI, agrifood technology, and international co-investments.

Yassine Benadou

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Yassin El Hardouz

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10/10/2026

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Top Startups to Watch in Chile in 2027

12 Chilean startups gaining momentum across fintech, AI, enterprise software, and legal technology.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Thu Oct 15 2026

Investment Highlights

At Least 26.7% of Australia’s Q3 Startup Acquisitions Involved Existing Partners or Investors

Explore 15 Australian startup acquisitions announced in Q3 2026, from AI and fintech to biotech, including takeovers and business-asset deals.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Tue Oct 13 2026

Investment Highlights

8 Startup-Focused VC Funds Launched in Latin America in Q3 2026

Eight new startup investment vehicles emerged across Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia, spanning early-stage venture capital, AI, agrifood technology, and international co-investments.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Sat Oct 10 2026

Investment Highlights

14 U.S. and Canadian Startups That Went Public Through SPACs in 2026

Through September 30, the group represented about US$16.98 billion in basic market capitalization at transaction prices, led by Xanadu, BOXABL, and Infleqtion.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Wed Oct 07 2026

Investment Highlights

New Zealand’s 10 Largest Startup Funding Rounds of 2026

The 10 largest startup funding rounds announced in New Zealand through September 29, 2026.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Tue Oct 06 2026

Investment Highlights

Biotech Leads Q3 2026 U.S. Startup Reverse Mergers With US$1.49 Billion in Financing

Ten U.S.-based startups completed reverse mergers in Q3 2026, with biotech leading the group and seven disclosed equity values totaling approximately US$2.03 billion.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Mon Oct 05 2026

Investment Highlights

International Buyers Accounted for 64% of Egypt’s Startup Acquisitions in 2026

From edtech and fintech to AI infrastructure, 11 acquisitions highlight how regional and international buyers targeted Egyptian technology, platforms, and talent.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Fri Oct 02 2026

Investment Highlights

8 Startup Mergers Across South and Southeast Asia in 2026

Eight deals reshaped startups across India, Singapore, Nepal and key cross-border markets.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Thu Oct 01 2026

Investment Highlights

UAE Startup Acquisitions in the First Half of 2026

11 startup acquisitions involving UAE startups were announced in H1 2026.

Yassine Benadou

Yassin El Hardouz

Tue Sep 29 2026

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