Latin America accounts for just 6% of global fintech exits. Data from CB Insights’ State of Fintech Q1 2026 report shows that between 2022 and 2025, the region maintained a meaningful share of global venture capital activity, with Brazil accounting for roughly 40% of regional funding. When it comes to exits, however, that relevance largely disappears. In other words, Latin America continues to generate deals, but not liquidity. The slowdown in fintech M&A weighed on global ex

Q1 2026 saw a 158% increase in late-stage funding volume compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $761 million. According to Crunchbase, global investors focused on high-growth opportunities have become more selective, but long-term capital providers have remained active in the region. After years of dominating venture funding in Latin America, fintech is beginning to share the spotlight with AI companies, particularly those serving B2B markets. Investors are increasingl

Q1 2026 marks a structural reconfiguration of global venture capital, with AI startups attracting nearly $300 billion in funding. In 2022, AI deals accounted for 22% of global venture investment. Four years later, that figure has risen to 81%. Capital has become increasingly concentrated in foundation models and compute infrastructure. Fewer deals, larger rounds, and unprecedented concentration now define the market. Four financings dominated the quarter: OpenAI ($122 billion

Venture capital investment in fintechs reached $12 billion in Q1 2026, up 5% year-over-year. Of that total, $6.9 billion was allocated to late-stage and growth rounds. The number of deals, however, fell 31%. At the same time, average round size increased from $10.4 million to $16 million, representing a 54% increase per transaction. In other words, fewer companies are raising capital, but those that do are securing significantly larger checks. Three rounds highlighted by Crun