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.