Latamlist Roundup August 16th – August 31st: iThink VC partners with Seedstars to offer early-stage tech startups access to Seedstars’ global network

Welcome to the LatamList roundup, your bi-monthly summary of the Latin America startup scene.

There was plenty of activity from the Caribbean to South American countries, with Costa Rican, Salvadoran, Brazilian, and Chilean startups in the spotlight. Here are the launches, partnerships, expansions, and fundings we saw in the last two weeks.

Launches

1. Costa Rican regulatory tech startup Snap Compliance launched Risk Copilot in Chile, an AI-powered SaaS that helps companies develop risk mitigation plans. Read more on DFSud.

Partnerships

1. Seedstars and iThink VC partnered to give iThinkVC’s portfolio companies access to Seedstars’ global network, mentorship, strategic connections, and access to resources for growth. Read more on Contxto.
2. Chilean crypto exchange Orionx partnered with Arch Finance to launch ACAI (Arch Crypto Artificial Intelligence), an AI and blockchain technology to offer investors a curated selection of eight cryptocurrencies. Read more on Startups Latam.

Expansions

1. Salvadoran fintech Ditobanx expanded to Mexico, offering customers digital wallets and credit cards without requiring a banking history. Read more on LatamFintech Hub.
2. Costa Rican regulatory tech startup Snap Compliance launched a tailored version of its software in the Dominican Republic. Read more on DFSud

Funding

1. Brazilian climate tech Agroforestry Carbon raised $195K through the crowdfunding platform Arara Seed to grow its team, enhance its database, and expand to other countries. Read more on Startupi.
2. Brazilian pet food startup Pet Delícia raised $445K through the crowdfunding platform EqSeed. Read more on Startupi.