In this week’s Espresso, we cover news from Maqui, Magnetis, Yape, and more!
Outline of this episode:
* [00:28] – Heru introduces new AI-Powered tax services * [00:42] – Maqui raises $1.5M Pre-seed round * [00:53] – Nomad raises $61M in a Series B round * [01:06] – BrainLogic AI secures $5M Pre-seed Round * [01:21] – Ualá launches savings account in Argentina * [01:33] – Yape expands to Bolivia * [01:44] – BTG Pactual acquires Magnetis * [02:01] – Cumbuca secures $3M in funding * [02:14] – Yana unveils generative AI for mental health in LatAm * [02:24] – Bebook raises $300K investment * [02:37] – Prestamype secures $5M in Pre-Series A funding round * [02:50] – Howdy.com acquires GeekHunter * [03:02] – Mono introduces corporate cards that don’t require a credit review * [03:11] – Botanical Solutions closes $13M Series A round * [03:23] – Openbank signs alliance with GOcuotas

Resources & people mentioned:
* Startups: Heru, Maqui, BrainLogic AI, Ualá, Yape, Magnetis, Nomad, Cumbuca, Yana, Bebook, Prestamype, Howdy.com, GreekHunter, Mono, Botanical Solutions, Openbank, GOcuotas * VCs: Marathon Ventures, Factory HQ, Tiger Global Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, LH Tech Ventures, ALIVE Ventures, Oikocredit.