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Mercado Livre Launches 'Basics' Private Label, Intensifying First-Party Strategy in Brazil
E-commerce giant Mercado Livre has launched its private label 'Basics' in Brazil, signaling a shift toward higher-margin first-party sales and increased competition for third-party sellers.
Ex-Nubank CTO Secures Latin America’s Largest Seed Round for AI Wealth Tech
Decade, founded by former Nubank CTO Vitor Olivier, raised an $85 million seed round to build an AI wealth management platform, validating investor interest in Brazil's fintech sector.
Patria Investments (PAX) Jumps 3.23% Following Strong Q2 Earnings and Full-Year Guidance Confirmation
Patria Investments (PAX) shares rose after robust Q2 results, confirming its full-year guidance on fee-related earnings.
Nubank Q2 Earnings Preview: Credit Provisioning and Customer Growth Set to Dominate Investor Focus
Latin America's largest fintech, Nubank (NU), reports Q2 2026 earnings next week with investors focused on credit metrics following the Q1 profit miss.
Mercado Livre-Backed COR Raises $30M, Names Brazil as Principal Market for AI-Driven SaaS Expansion
Argentine B2B SaaS firm COR secured a $30 million investment from FTV Capital to accelerate its AI-powered platform's expansion into the Brazilian enterprise software market.
Green energy boom in Latin America boosts outlook for SNEL11
Latin America's 67% renewable energy share validates clean energy FIIs like SNEL11, which plans to scale equity to R$ 3.29 billion in its 5th share issuance.
Advent-Backed Skyone Eyes Larger M&As After ADD IT Deal
Following its largest acquisition to date, Brazil's Skyone is leveraging backing from Advent International to target further cloud and AI infrastructure M&As.
Mercado Libre Eyes In-House Pharmacy Expansion in Chile
Mercado Libre seeks regulatory approval for an online-only pharmacy model in Chile, threatening traditional Latin American retail drugstores.
Nubank CEO Joins OpenAI Board Ahead of Anticipated IPO
OpenAI appoints Nubank founder David Vélez to its board, bridging Latin American fintech leadership with generative AI ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.
Nubank Unifies LatAm Leadership Under Livia Chanes
Nubank appoints Brazil CEO Livia Chanes to lead Latin American operations following regulatory approval for its full banking license in Mexico.
Caravela Joins $18M Round for Mexican FinTech Aviva
Brazilian VC Caravela Capital joins an $18 million Series A for Mexican fintech Aviva, highlighting cross-border investment in LatAm's unbanked sector.
Inpasa Secures Global SAF Certification, Boosting Brazil's Biofuel Edge
Latin America's largest corn ethanol producer, Inpasa, has secured ISCC CORSIA certification, positioning Brazil as a primary exporter of SAF feedstocks.
Tether Leads R$100M Funding Round in Mercado Bitcoin Parent
Stablecoin giant Tether invests R$100 million in 2TM, the parent of Mercado Bitcoin, to scale Latin American tokenization, payments, and credit.
Brazil Credit Quality Worst in LatAm, Big Banks Resilient
UBS BB warns of deteriorating asset quality in Brazil amid high rates, while traditional banks show resilience over digital players.
Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift
Brazilian EdTech unicorn Hotmart has cut 10% of its global workforce to reallocate capital toward AI-driven operational efficiency.
Finep Unveils Massive R$ 34 Billion Budget for Brazilian Tech
Brazil's state-run innovation agency Finep has confirmed a historic R$ 34 billion budget for 2026, representing a nearly fivefold increase in funding.
Patria Slashes Private Equity Valuations Amid High Rates
Patria Investimentos is cutting valuations for two Latin American buyout funds with R$ 50 billion under management due to high interest rates and tight liquidity.
Haun Ventures Leads $30M Round in Brazilian AI Fintech Jota
Silicon Valley's Haun Ventures makes its first Brazilian bet, leading a $30M Series A for conversational AI-banking startup Jota at a $185M valuation.
Brazil Small Caps Lag Ibovespa by 10% as Valuation Gap Widens
Brazil's small-cap index lags the benchmark Ibovespa by over 10%, creating a historic valuation gap driven by foreign capital favoring large-cap equities.