Fintech
Zero CAC? An inside look at the success of Nequi in Colombia
The most-used wallet in Colombia is navigating a route profitability without charging for basic services, and now its customer acquisition cost is ‘towards zero’. Its CEO explains the strategy so far – and its next steps to face new international competitors …
Nomad raises $61m in series B as Tiger Global returns to Brazil
The head of Nomad – the Brazilian fintech which raised a Series B led by Tiger – gives us a read on how the panorama for capital raising has changed since their last round. …
Mexican fintech Clara is moving to Brazil. Here’s why
Gerry Giacomán, Clara’s CEO, explains the unicorn’s decision to bet big on expansion in Brazil, bucking a trend for fintech retrenching in Latin America …
Where did the Latin American fintech boom go? Devaluations, retreats and layoffs
The industry is seeing first signs of recovering after mass layoffs and reversals in growth plans. But is there really light at the end of the tunnel, or is it just a mirage?…
Interest-bearing accounts: Fintechs vie to attract user savings
This week, we report on the growing competition in the region’s market for interest-bearing accounts….
Friday Briefing: CBDCs: The outlook for 2030
We tell you the most important news of the week in digital banking, fintech and payments in Latin America…
Friday Briefing: Fintech capital at a low ebb
We tell you the most important news of the week in digital banking, fintech and payments in Latin America…
Startups borrow to maintain growth
This week, we explore the growth of alternative sources of financing for startups in the region in the face of the equity-based capital drought….
Alternative capital and cross-border payments set to be the next fintech wave
What will the new generation of Latin American fintechs look like? Rafa de la Guía, partner at Quona Capital, told us that the focus will be on solutions that facilitate access to the alternative capital market and the evolution of cross-border payments….
Rappi: Credit card ventures see slow take off
We look at Rappi’s credit card numbers in the region, which have lagged the rapid growth enjoyed by other digital lenders….