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🌟 Exciting News 🌟 PRESS RELEASE 🌟 STARTUP OLÉ CAMACOL MIAMI HAS POSITIONED ITSELF WITH HUGE SUCCESS AS A LEADING SPANISH TECHNOLOGY & VENTURE CAPITAL EVENT IN HISPANIC & IBEROAMERICA. The first edition of Startup OLÉ CAMACOL MIAMI had the participation of more than 110 top speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees. In addition, Depencare won the pitch competition. Startup OLÉ Miami included round tables on investment and co-investment, new technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, universities, the media, Chambers of Commerce, the role of Miami in the Ibero-American and American ecosystem. , legal services, internationalization and sustainability. It also featured exclusive content such as a pitch competition, matchmaking and networking activities, cocktails and various cultural activities, making Startup OLÉ Miami not only an event, but a great experience for its attendees. In addition, Depencare emerged as the winner of the pitch competition. Mujer Financiera and Calpech came second and third, respectively. These 3 startups obtained a direct pass to the pitch competition that will take place at Startup OLÉ Salamanca from October 8 to 10 in addition to being able to enjoy all the services that Startup OLÉ offers to emerging companies: stand at the fair, networking activities and matchmaking, and access to the networking app. The other 7 participating startups received a stand, access to cocktails and the possibility of participating in the matchmaking activity and the pitch at Startup OLÉ Salamanca, as well as access to the networking app. During the Startup Ole Miami event in Camacol, a collaboration agreement was signed between Camacol and Startup Ole as a basis of preparation for next year where Camacol Startup Ole Miami 2025 will be held at the Miami Marlins/ Loan Depot Park Stadium with capacities for 35,000+ participants. In 2025, Start Up Ole Miami, powered by Camacol, will be held at the Miami Marlins Stadium (Loan Depot Park) with $55 billion+ in venture capital capacity. ✨Throughout its history, Startup OLÉ has gathered over +40.000 attendees from +120 countries; +1.500 startups, scale-ups and spin offs; +1.200 speakers; +300 corporates and investors with venture capital portfolios of over €100 Million with a combined investment portfolio of over €50 Billion Euros ($55 Billion Dollars) ✨CAMACOL, the largest Hispanic business organization in Florida, and one of the most influential business groups in the United States ✨Irma Sanchez , founder & CEO at Acceso Capital Fund & Ambassador Conference Outreach for Camacol & Startup Ole #OpportunityForAll #EconomicGrowth #SustainableFinance #diversityandinclusion #tech #AI #community #founders #wealthcreation #Latino #Latina #WomeInBusiness #DiverseFounders #InclusiveEconomy #smallbusiness #inclusion #financialtools #digital #Innovation #crowdfunding #venturecapital #accesstocapital #accesocapitalfund #StartupOLÉ #Camacol

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Last few weeks to apply to learn how to add more value to a startup's board with IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública and Draper House Americas / Draper Startup House. IGEP has been preparing people to be part of boards for more than 10 years with an amazing alumni network. Draper Startup House has been working for a couple of years in preparing founders to build and fundraise. We joined forces to help you make startup boards and board meetings work for the startups, instead of being something to dread or fear. Applications here: https://lnkd.in/dQeQi9QT 🚀 B4SU: Boards for Start-Ups 🇨🇱🇺🇾🇦🇷 An innovative program by IGEP - Instituto de Gobernanza Empresarial y Pública with support from Draper Startup House and Draper University, designed to train future leaders of startup boards in the Americas. If you're an entrepreneur or investor and want to make a difference from the Board, this is your moment! 💡 👉 To apply: https://lnkd.in/dQeQi9QT What can you expect? 🖥️ 9 virtual sessions, 2 hours each, held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (from 9 to 11 AM). 👥 Personalized mentoring with experts from the faculty and program leadership. Practical experience in each session: 📊 You'll prepare a report for a VC, selecting the three best startups and justifying why they should receive investment. 🧬 You'll participate in a simulation of Board meetings for a biotech startup, immersed in a real case that will be your guide throughout the 9 sessions! Key topics: 💼 Venture Capital fundamentals. 🏦 Capital structure and the role of the Board. 🎯 Critical decision-making in a startup. 👩‍💻 The founders' challenge. 📈 Gradual capital opening. ⚖️ Conflicts on the Board and how to manage them. Guided by experts! 🧠 The sessions will be led by practitioners: board members, angels, VCs, and specialists who will share their experience and knowledge with you. Ignacio Campo Alejandro (Alex) Marchionna Faré, Santiago Gallichio, Mariana Rasić Pavletić, Martín Yechua, Santiago Caniggia Bengolea, Mariano B., irene pasolini, Julian De Muria

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Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender Partners with shipshape.vc to Boost Economic Development and Inward Investment Córdoba, Argentina - 11th November 2024 Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender today announced a strategic partnership with shipshape.vc to enhance economic growth initiatives in the Province of Córdoba. This collaboration will support promising local companies while attracting international businesses looking to expand into Latin America. The partnership leverages shipshape.vc's intelligence capabilities to: - Identify high-potential local businesses for targeted support and investment - Connect international companies with expansion opportunities in Córdoba that want to access the Latin American market - Provide valuable insights to inform economic development strategies Gonzalo Valenci Executive Director at Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender, said about the partnership: "By joining forces with shipshape.vc, we're taking a significant step towards fostering a thriving business ecosystem in Córdoba. This collaboration will help us make data-driven decisions to support local entrepreneurs and attract foreign emerging technology companies, ultimately creating jobs and driving economic growth. Córdoba is at the heart of a new Argentina that is open for business.” Daniel Sawko, CEO at shipshape.vc, added: "We're excited to apply shipshape.vc to support Córdoba's and Argentina's mission to bring prosperity back. We will provide insights into local technology companies planning to grow, and global market trends, enabling more targeted and effective Inward Investment and Economic Development initiatives.” Key Benefits of the Partnership: For Local Businesses: - Increased visibility to potential investors and partners - Access to tailored resources and support programs For International Companies: - Streamlined market entry process - Insights into local and Latin American business environment and opportunities For Córdoba: Enhanced ability to attract foreign direct investment More effective allocation of Economic Development capacity About Agencia Córdoba Innovar y Emprender: The regional administrative agency responsible for promoting Economic Development in the innovation economy in Córdoba. About shipshape.vc shipshape.vc is a free to use investment search engine that provides Economic Development Organisations with intelligence on local and international technology companies that are planning to grow. Companies that have used the search engine have already raised over $1.5bn and data is used by public and private organisations across the world to facilitate Inward Investment and Local Economic Development. For more information, please contact: Gonzalo Valenci Executive Director Córdoba Agency for Innovation Daniel Sawko CEO and co-founder shipshape.vc #economicdevelopment #inwardinvestment #fdi #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc

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Efficiency and Effectiveness, a main characteristic that #LATAM SaaS startups share and distinguishes them from their US counterparts. The #LATAM region’s characteristics, its historical economic challenges, market conditions, limited funding and thriving development, have marked the competitive advantages startups have had to develop to succeed in the region. Venturing into this market makes it fundamental to deeply understand its conditions, mentality, challenges and strengths, to translate and incorporate them into a local strategy that is posed to succeed. This article published by Anna Heim at TechCrunch clearly explains how Latin American startups have developed some particularities to better solve the market needs. The region offers a big opportunity for SaaS startups, especially those that can help in the #DigitalTransformation journey the region is going through and, that have been able to understand the market particularities and incorporate them into the strategy to enter the market. Are you a #techstartup looking for international growth? Do you already have a plan in place for #LATAM? Are you partnering with the right local experts that could assist you in that venture?   We build LINKS 🟧 to EVOLVE the business ecosystem between Europe and Latin America #LATAM. 🇪🇺 🔛 🇲🇽 🇨🇴 🇵🇪 🇨🇱 🔶 ----------------------------------------------------------- LINK us Carlos Araujo Cruz & Fernando MAGDALENO ----------------------------------------------------------- EuroLATAM Link - #TECH Division#TECH Division #DoingBUSINESSwithLATAM #businessEXPANSION #businessEVOLVUTION

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Efficiency and Effectiveness, a main characteristic that #LATAM SaaS startups share and distinguishes them from their US counterparts. The #LATAM region’s characteristics, its historical economic challenges, market conditions, limited funding and thriving development, have marked the competitive advantages startups have had to develop to succeed in the region. Venturing into this market makes it fundamental to deeply understand its conditions, mentality, challenges and strengths, to translate and incorporate them into a local strategy that is posed to succeed. This article published by Anna Heim at TechCrunch clearly explains how Latin American startups have developed some particularities to better solve the market needs. The region offers a big opportunity for SaaS startups, especially those that can help in the #DigitalTransformation journey the region is going through and, that have been able to understand the market particularities and incorporate them into the strategy to enter the market. Are you a #techstartup looking for international growth? Do you already have a plan in place for #LATAM? Are you partnering with the right local experts that could assist you in that venture?   We build LINKS 🟧 to EVOLVE the business ecosystem between Europe and Latin America #LATAM. 🇪🇺 🔛 🇲🇽 🇨🇴 🇵🇪 🇨🇱 🔶 ----------------------------------------------------------- LINK us Carlos Araujo Cruz & Fernando MAGDALENO ----------------------------------------------------------- EuroLATAM Link - #TECH Division #DoingBUSINESSwithLATAM #businessEXPANSION #businessEVOLVUTION https://lnkd.in/dbDBxJH4

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Last night spent some time with John Kojiro Moriwaka talking about the role off emerging fund managers to spur innovation in AI and Cybersecurity. We also touched on how international LPs can get exposure to new technology through investing in funds in Silicon Valley and Boston. See John present on this topic at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program Official Account this week in Tokyo! And yes that’s the Mendoza Ventures pitch deck in Japanese! #tokyo #lp #ai #cybersecurity Senofer Mendoza Adam Kerr Jossy Rodriguez

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If Latin America runs on WhatsApp, it’s fair to say Peru runs on Yape... Raimundo Morales is the CEO of Yape, the dominant fintech app in Peru and one of the biggest consumer fintechs in the world. For context, Yape has 16 million users in Peru, which represents 80% of the country’s total population. 65% of the country's adult population uses the app EVERY DAY. On average, they process 550+ million payments a month and are doubling in volume YoY. In this Fintech Leaders episode, we discuss: - The strategy that led them to onboard 65% of Peru’s adult population as daily active users in just eight years   - Yape was built within Credicorp (NYSE: BAP), a $14Bn company traded on the NYSE. How were they able to build a fintech disruptor within a large corporation?   - The road to building a super-app   - Why you should always set irrational goals; winning the war on cash… and a lot more! https://bit.ly/3XsISXy Special thanks to Gianfranco Ferrari, Francesca Raffo, and Milagros Cigueñas!

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Entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups had a fantastic day at National Landing, learning from today’s amazing sessions that were packed with insights and strategies to accelerate growth! Some engaging sessions included: 💼 Scaling Smarter: The Power of Strategic Partnerships, where experts like Irfan Siddiqui, Amelia DeSorrento, Ximena Gates, and Michael Stiefvater demonstrated how strategic partnerships can fast-track your startup’s success. 🚀 💡 Finding our "Silicon", with Katherine Hill Ritchie, Tom Weithman, and Paige Soya, delivered key insights into building the next trillion-dollar startup ecosystem in the DMV. 🔥 🎯 Unlocking Opportunities, led by Tiffany Moore and Ximena Gates, shared growth strategies and tips for leveraging CTA and CES for business success. 🦄 How Do I Become a Unicorn Company? featured Lister Delgado and Craig Snodgrass, who shared the secrets to turning startups into billion-dollar unicorns. Today’s sessions left everyone energized and ready to take on the next big challenge! And we’re just getting started—stay tuned for more excitement as we head into Day 3! #DCStartUpandTechWeek #DoItAtDCSTW #NationalLanding #StartupLife #InnovationStartsHere

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Entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups had a fantastic day at National Landing, learning from today’s amazing sessions that were packed with insights and strategies to accelerate growth! Some engaging sessions included: 💼 Scaling Smarter: The Power of Strategic Partnerships, where experts like Irfan Siddiqui, Amelia DeSorrento, Ximena Gates, and Michael Stiefvater demonstrated how strategic partnerships can fast-track your startup’s success. 🚀 💡 Finding our "Silicon", with Katherine Hill Ritchie, Tom Weithman, and Paige Soya, delivered key insights into building the next trillion-dollar startup ecosystem in the DMV. 🔥 🎯 Unlocking Opportunities, led by Tiffany Moore and Ximena Gates, shared growth strategies and tips for leveraging CTA and CES for business success. 🦄 How Do I Become a Unicorn Company? featured Lister Delgado and Craig Snodgrass, who shared the secrets to turning startups into billion-dollar unicorns. Today’s sessions left everyone energized and ready to take on the next big challenge! And we’re just getting started—stay tuned for more excitement as we head into Day 3! #DCStartUpandTechWeek #DoItAtDCSTW #NationalLanding #StartupLife #InnovationStartsHere

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🇺🇸✨🚀 ▶️ Summary of the Latin American Transaction Market – May 2024 In the first five months of the year, the Venture Capital sector recorded 252 transactions worth $1.928 billion, with a 35% decrease in number but a 17% increase in value year-over-year. 📊 Private Equity in May saw 71 transactions worth $2.232 billion, a 6% decrease in number but a 24% increase in mobilized capital. Asset Acquisitions up to May had 175 transactions worth $3.708 billion, with a 5% rise in number and a 17% increase in value compared to 2023. Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: Up to May: 996 mergers and acquisitions worth $26 billion, a 26% decrease in number and a 25% drop in value compared to 2023. In May: 149 transactions worth $6.157 billion. 🔄 Activity by Country 🌎 : Brazil: 592 transactions (↓ 29%), capital ↓ 3%. Mexico: 130 transactions (↓ 16%), capital ↓ 68%. Chile: 113 transactions (↓ 33%), capital ↓ 71%. Colombia: 105 transactions (↓ 2%), capital ↓ 8%. Argentina: 66 transactions (↓ 20%), capital ↑ 235%. Peru: 48 transactions (↓ 16%), capital ↓ 65%. Cross-Border Transactions 🌐 : 26 transactions in Europe and 22 in North America by Latin American companies. 172 transactions in Latin America by North American companies and 106 by European companies. The market shows dynamism and adaptability in a challenging environment. 💪📈 Source: https://lnkd.in/esztFWdP #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #LatinAmericanMarket #Investments #Economy #Insurtech #Innovation #Technology #Insurance #Inversiones #MachineLearning #DeepLearnin #DataScience #AIethics #ArtificialIntelligence #NeuralNetworks #AIfuture #Robotics #AIresearch #AI #Startups #Innovation #InsurtechInsights #Insurance #Insurtech

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What #startups do we invest in? Why #LatAm is a region of interest for us? 👀 Don't miss the latest episode of Levantando Podcast where GoHub Ventures' Managing Parter, Inés Calabuig, gives insights into our #investment thesis and talks about the potential of Latin American #tech projects 🚀 Thanks Francisco García Osuna for having us! 🎙 https://lnkd.in/dd46EZy4

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The ultimate guide to fundraising for first-time founders by Hustle Fund 👇 Credit Guillermo Flor, follow for more insights ♻ Repost to share this with your network. Follow All Chance to learn from innovative visuals. #Startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #sustainability #investing #networking #venturecapital

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Soy LuzIA 💰Funding: $19Million ⚡Round: Fresh Funding 👥Investors: monashees, Khosla Ventures, ENDEAVOR CATALYST INC, former basketball player Pau Gasol Luzia is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was founded in 2023 and is supervised by Carlos Pérez, Javier Andrés, and Álvaro Martínez Higes. It can comprehend and react to basic text or voice commands. It has received money in three rounds during the last year. The firm employs 20 people, has 40 million users globally, and in only three months, its new app was downloaded 5.5 million times. It wants to be the go-to phone helper for everyone. Alvaro Martinez Higes, Javier Andres Marin Read more - https://lnkd.in/g9tUfC5F To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #Luzia #artificialintelligence #globally #chatbot #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #news #startuprise

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🌎 Venture capital in LATAM: Growth and impact potential 🌱 As Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) evolve into a thriving venture capital hub, VC funds have become more than a financial lifeline—they’re a catalyst for growth, inclusivity, and environmental action. The 2024 BID Invest Lab report spotlights key trends shaping the region’s investment landscape. Here’s a breakdown: Specialized funds are on the rise 🚀 While sector-agnostic funds still lead (57%), the shift towards sector-specific funds (43%) marks a new phase for LAC’s VC ecosystem. Funds now focus on high-impact areas like health tech, agtech/foodtech, and climate tech. This specialization is fueling growth in sectors uniquely suited to meet the region’s challenges in health, food security, and sustainable development. Early-stage dominance 🧬 LAC’s venture capital landscape is primarily focused on early-stage companies, with nearly half of funds deploying first-ticket investments at the pre-seed stage. This early commitment creates a pipeline for supporting innovation from its infancy, fostering mentorship and development in markets that, until recently, saw limited venture funding. Impact strategies are front and center 🌍 An impressive 76% of funds in LAC have integrated impact strategies, aligning financial goals with positive social and environmental outcomes. This shift signals a maturing investment landscape with fund managers increasingly valuing measurable impact. While many are still developing their frameworks, there’s a clear trend toward setting impact KPIs to assess meaningful progress. DEI and gender equity in VC 💪👩‍🔬 Diversity, equity, and inclusion are becoming core values for fund managers, with 70% of funds in 2024 including women on their investment committees and 47% at the GP level. This diversity isn’t just about representation—it builds more innovative and resilient investment teams that can foster robust portfolios. Regional focus fuels cross-border collaboration 🔗 With 52% of funds adopting a regional strategy, there’s a growing drive to foster cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing across LAC. This strategy not only strengthens regional markets but accelerates scale for companies with an international focus. Building an interconnected regional hub enables resources to flow across borders, strengthening the region as a whole. Fundraising realities in LATAM 💸 Fundraising cycles in LAC reflect the need for resilience and strategic planning. Over 70% of funds expect a fundraising cycle of at least a year, underscoring the challenges of raising capital in developing ecosystems. Partnering with investors who understand these dynamics can provide essential support as funds navigate regulatory, financial, and operational complexities in emerging markets. For a deeper dive into these insights, you can find the full report https://lnkd.in/duvmuhhP

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Chile’s venture capital (#VC) industry is one of the most advanced in Latin America 🇨🇱 . In 2023, the country secured USD 898 million in investments, reflecting a modest 12% decrease compared to the previous year. While this marks the largest dip during the global VC market's adjustment phase, it is still far less severe than what most other countries have faced. Despite the decline, this amount remains five times higher than pre-pandemic levels, prior to the record-breaking investments of 2021 and 2022. In terms of deals, there were 362 in 2023, with an average investment of USD 2.4 million, slightly down from the USD 2.6 million average in 2022. It’s worth noting that while total investment saw a drop, the average ticket size and number of deals were not as significantly affected.

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