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COLOMBIA
Colombian fintech Bold has confirmed the strategic acquisition of Barranquilla-based Tuily .
Tuily already has over 250 clients and processes hundreds of thousands of dollars in monthly transactions .
The transaction will allow Bold to consolidate its value proposition by incorporating Tuily ’ s advanced functionalities into its platform .
Tuily , in turn , will complement Bold ’ s portfolio of solutions , which already includes card payment acceptance , long-distance payments and corporate deposit accounts .
José Vélez , CEO , Bold , said : “ We are convinced that this strategic alliance will strengthen our ecosystem , providing MSMEs with an even more powerful suite of financial tools for their growth .”
Jonathan Tarud , founder of Tuily , said : “ We decided to join Bold because we believe that , with its infrastructure and vision , we will be able to amplify the reach and impact that Tuily was already generating in the business development of MSMEs in Colombia .”
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CHILE
Yourney , a Chilean startup specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation , recently closed a US $ 1.6 million financing round .
Yourney is a digital platform that combines advanced technology and a human approach , matching collaborators with specialized coaches according to their needs .
The entire process is managed on the platform , where participants experience a personalized development journey and companies obtain real-time metrics .
Thanks to this model , the startup has managed to position itself strongly in the Chilean market , collaborating with clients in sectors such as mining , banking , retail and insurance .
Over 2025 , Yourney expects growth to reach between US $ 1.5 million and US $ 2m .
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BRAZIL
As well as consolidating its operations in Chile and Mexico , Yourney is in talks with clients in Colombia and Peru .
Event tech Zig has raised $ 25m in a series B extension led by Kaszek , with participation from Across Capital .
The funding follows Zig ’ s $ 22.5m series B in April 2024 , bringing its total funding to $ 47.5M .
Zig offers software and payment solutions for live entertainment , helping venues and event organizers optimize sales , manage operations and streamline payments .
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MEXICO
Healthtech Sofía has raised raised $ 13.5m to expand its reach among SMEs , develop integrated healthcare solutions and incorporate AI to support medical care and telemedicine services .
The investment brings Sofía ’ s total funding to $ 37.5m .
The funds are intended to support Zig ’ s expansion into bars , nightclubs and events beyond Brazil ’ s Southeast region .
“ Our digital wallet and management tools are transforming how businesses in the entertainment sector operate , ensuring greater efficiency and customer satisfaction ,” said Nérope Bulgareli , CEO and founder , Zig .
Founded in 2022 through the merger of ZigPay and NetPDV , Zig counts major events like Lollapalooza , Rock in Rio and the São Paulo Grand Prix amongst its clients .
Sofía offers health insurance and telemedicine for individuals , families and SMEs through a network of 155 hospitals and 1,800 doctors across Mexico .
“ We want healthcare to be intuitive , easy and stress-free – from preventive care to addressing serious health issues . Our vision is to scale this into a major pillar of healthcare in Mexico ,” said Arturo Sánchez Correa , CEO and Founder , Sofía .
Founded in 2018 , Sofía currently serves over 1,000 SMEs in Mexico , with clients including Rappi and Clip .
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