INFOGRAPHIC: LatAm's Top Weekly Startup Funding — Week 1, 2025

Louis Eriakha -

It was a quiet week for funding news, but here are some highlights from the region:

Carecode Raises $4.3 Million to Automate Healthcare Operations with AI

  • Brazilian healthcare startup Carecode raised $4.3 million in a pre-seed round led by a16z and QED. The company uses AI to automate appointment scheduling and confirmations, helping to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. The funding will be used to expand its AI capabilities and scale within the healthcare sector.

Vambe Secures $3.85 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize SMB Sales with WhatsApp AI

  • Chilean startup Vambe raised $3.85 million in a seed round led by Monashees, with participation from Nazca and M13. Vambe automates customer communications and sales through WhatsApp for small and medium-sized businesses, aiming to boost sales and reduce costs. The funding will help the company expand into Mexico and the U.S. and further develop its AI-driven sales technology.