About startup landscape in Latam
Latam has over 152,777 startups across the country. Of these, 15.7K are funded companies that have collectively raised $322B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 38 unicorns. A total of 6,587 investors have participated in 14,750 funding rounds, with 909 startups securing early-stage funding and 435 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 9,671 new companies have been founded, raising over $7.34B in funding. Startups in Latam have witnessed 4,409 acquisitions and 1,364 IPOs, while 22,984 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,635 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Latam
Nubank is the top company in Latam, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Latam:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts | Sao Paulo (Brazil) | 2013 | Public | $2.27B | |
Online retailer of various products with shipping services available | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | 1999 | Public | - | |
Online trading and exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Mexico City (Mexico) | 2014 | Series C | $331M | |
Online brokerage firm for rental properties | Sao Paulo (Brazil) | 2012 | Series E | $755M | |
Diversified investment management firm | Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | 2001 | Public | $273M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Latam
In the year 2026, till June 2026, $2.83B has been raised in 119 equity
funding rounds across Latam. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $2.18B had been raised across 177 rounds in Latam. So, 2026 has seen a 29.77% rise in funding in companies of Latam as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Latam:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7737 | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6801 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5322 | Jun 23, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6204 | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7519 | Jun 17, 2026 |
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- 153K+ Total Companies
- $322B+ Total Funding
- 15.7K+ Funded Companies
- 1.4K+ IPOs
- 4.4K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Latam
Europa is the top investor in companies of Latam based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Latam:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington (United States) | ||
Santiago (Chile) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Sao Paulo (Brazil) |
Acquisitions in Latam
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 82 acquisitions happened in Latam. Last year, in 2025, a total of 301 acquisitions happened in Latam.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Latam:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 |
IPOs in Latam
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 6 IPOs happened in Latam. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 6 IPOs happened in Latam.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Latam:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 11, 2026 | Brazil Stock Exchange (B3) | |
May 01, 2026 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Feb 11, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Feb 10, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSEMKT) |
Top News about startups in Latam
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99 begins testing delivery service for consumer goods in Greater São Paulo.
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Oaktree and Pantheon target €1bn expansion in European direct lending pushPrivate Equity Wire•May 29, 2026•Oaktree Capital Management, Pantheon, Banco Plata, Covalto and 2 others
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Amadeus Redefines Travel Advertising to Help Brands Capture Demand EarlierBusiness Wire•May 28, 2026•Amadeus, Accenture, Elo, Vitruvian Partners and 2 others
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