Venture capitalists, armed with close to $4 billion, are turning their focus back to Latin American startups. This follows a year of cautious standby in 2023, as investors waited for an opportune moment. The trigger? Central banks across Latin America began slashing interest rates. Hernan Kazah from Kaszek Ventures, a leading firm in the region, […]
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