10 Best Latin American Startup News Sources

Launchway Media
Jul 25, 2017 · 6 min read

Last updated 1/25/19

The startup scene in Latin America is progressing rapidly.

In countries like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, regulations are changing to make it even easier for entrepreneurs, foreign and native, to start new ventures.

In fact, LAVCA’s study of five-year investment trends in the Latin America region reveals that investors have closed deals worth $2.3 billion, nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem immensely.

However, despite all of this growth it can be difficult to locate trustworthy news outlets covering the startup ecosystem in Latin America — especially in English.

So we’ve decided to publish a consolidated list of publications, blogs, and newsletters to make the hunt for Latin America’s startup news easier for you.

Here are the ten best Latin American startup news sources.

1. Nearshore Americas

nearshoreamericas.com

To bridge the United States and Latin American business worlds, Nearshore Americas showcases quite a few stories on innovation in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The publication focuses on business deals, legislation changes that could impact startups, as well as poignant commentary from successful Latin American entrepreneurs.

Popular Pieces from Nearshore Americas:

2. LAVCA

lavca.org

The Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association curates news stories surrounding larger ventures in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. LAVCA is a great resource for investors and entrepreneurs interested in the region’s ever-evolving startup markets and important funding news. The site also offers a wider range of topics like modern startup trends in various markets.

Popular Pieces from LAVCA:

3. IDGConnect

idgconnect.com

IDGConnect reports regularly on the progress of several Latin American business ventures. While startup highlights from Brazil and Chile are a common focus, IDGConnect also offers extensive startup coverage on business and technology-related news from all over the Latin America region.

Popular Pieces from IDGConnnect:

4. LatAm List

latamlist.com

LatAm List is one of our favorite sites for Latin American startup stories in English. LatAm List stays up-to-date on recent acquisitions, investments, and launches in the region. The site is also a space for founders and investors to tell their stories in their own words.

Popular Pieces from LatAm List:

5. Tropical Gringo

tropicalgringo.com

Alan Colmenares, otherwise known as the Tropical Gringo, is a startup advisor and a tried and true entrepreneur. His stories and articles have been featured in VentureBeat and the New York Times. The Pennsylvania native is often seen speaking on panels about digital startup innovations in Latin America. Topics covered in the Tropical Gringo blog include emerging startup markets, increasing digital communication in LATAM, and advice for startups.

Popular Pieces from Tropical Gringo:

6. Nathan Lustig

nathanlustig.com

Entrepreneur Nathan Lustig is the managing partner at Magma Partners, a venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco, California and Santiago, Chile. Originally from the U.S., Lustig specializes in the business sectors where Latin American and U.S. markets collide. His entrepreneurial experience during his time with Start-Up Chile and Magma Partners gives him a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial world in LATAM. His blog discusses the do’s and don’ts of doing business in Latin American countries, comprehensive expat guides, and more.

Nathan Lustig’s Popular Pieces:

Bonus: His podcast, Crossing Borders, features interviews in English with key entrepreneurs and investors involved in various Latin American markets and discussions on topics pertinent to their technology or expertise and doing business in their market.

7. Launchway Media Blog

launchwaymedia.com/blog

For startup companies looking to create or expand their online presence in English speaking markets, our blog offers tips and advice on everything needed to launch and grow a company in the United States. We also shine a spotlight on accelerators, incubators, and startups in Latin America and provide complete guides to digital marketing and PR strategies for global startups.

Launchway Media’s Popular Pieces:

8. The Sociable

sociable.co

The Sociable frequently covers Latin American businesses and technology news each month. The Sociable writers regularly report on topics concerning marketing, technology-related stories, and put out solid thought pieces related to the region.

Popular Pieces from The Sociable:

9. Contxto

contxto.com

Contxto is a new media company that covers Latin American technology, startups, and venture capital news. Contxto’s founding team is located in Mexico and aims to create a platform that provides transparent and accurate information about the Latin American tech ecosystem. In addition to covering the latest news, Contxto also provides useful resources in English such as this database of investors in Mexico.

Popular Pieces from Contxto:

10. Latam.Tech

latam.tech

Latam.Tech covers the Latin American startup scene for an English-speaking audience with a focus on Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Latam.Tech offers the latest news on up-and-coming startups, investments, and more.

Thank you for checking out our top choices for Latin American startup news! Do you know of a blog or online publication that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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