The Search, Global Tour: South America

In South America, The Search uncovers the effect of the fintech boom on this wide-reaching and developing continent. When it comes to fintech, there are many similiarities with the African continent including a large population (650+m) many of whom are unbanked, increasing mobile-phone ownership and a tech-savvy younger generation. All this has opened an incredible window of opportunity for fintech startups to serve the needs of existing customers and fulfil the requirements of a new audience.

Luiz Simione, President & Chief Revenue Officer of DrumWave shares key highlights of the South American fintech ecosystem. We take a look at the world’s largest neobank (based in Brazil), discover why Latin American banks are some of the most profitable in the world and uncover the opportunities for fintech offered in the region. Plus, meet inspirational startups who introduce their technology and pitch for the chance to participate in this November’s Fintech100.

Congratulations to the Winners of The Search: South America

Startups

Born to revolutionize the agribusiness sector for small and medium size farmers in Brazil, Agrolend gives them access to sustainable credit that is needed to finance the development of their production and incentivize investment in equipment/technology.
Country: Brazil
Speaker: Andre Glezer

Aims to increase financial inclusion and promote credit deepening through a 100% digital credit solution. Loans have terms of 12, 18 and 24 months and amounts between US$250 and US$1,500. Women have better terms than men, given their superior repayment behavior.
Country: Colombia
Speaker: Ricardo Soto

The most agile, flexible and scalable Robotic Process Automation platform on the market.
Country: Chile
Speaker: Rafael Fuentes

In a simple, digital, and scalable way, connecting growers with companies to agree on sustainable crop production objectives aligned to world-class standards, using blockchain technology for their traceability and the confidential cryptographic storage of the grower’s information.
Country: Argentina
Speaker: Ignacio Rico

Aiming to break the intergenerational and structural cycles of poverty, giving young people from low and lower middle-income families more opportunities to educate themselves and improve the economic situation in which they were born. Our solution includes the creation of a wallet that allows the user to maintain custody of their capital all the time.
Country: Argentina
Speaker: José Trajtenberg

With thanks to our Speakers

Luiz Simione, President & Chief Revenue Officer, DrumWave

Nahil Hanna, Head Of Innovation & Startups Ecosystem, Unbound

With thanks to our Judges

Brian Yeoh, Head of Data and Technology Governance, FSRA, ADGM

Julia Smith, Head of Startups, Unbound

Luiz Simione, President & Chief Revenue Officer, DrumWave

With thanks to our Community Partners

With thanks to our Knowledge Partner

Join Fintech Abu Dhabi in a global search for the most innovative and disruptive startups within financial technology.

Between June and November, Fintech Abu Dhabi highlights more than 35 countries with 23 planned tour stops. The Search comes to an end at the final destination, MENA’s leading fintech festival, Fintech Abu Dhabi happening 22 - 24 November 2021. Each virtual tour stop features interviews and panel debates as fintech leaders from the host country share their thoughts on how fintech innovations have shaped their region.

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The Search, Global Tour: South America