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Latin America is home to 39 unicorn startups, with companies spanning across various industries. The on-demand delivery platform Rappi leads the pack with a $5.25B valuation, while fintech company Plata reached a $3B valuation just two years after its founding.
Fintech and retail are prominent sectors, with many companies originating from Brazil.
Below is the full list of 39 Latin American unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Rappi operates a comprehensive on-demand delivery platform that serves as a super-app for consumers across Latin America. They connect users with local couriers to deliver a wide array of products, from restaurant food and groceries to pharmacy items, often in minutes.
QuintoAndar operates a leading real estate marketplace in Latin America, simplifying how people rent or buy homes. They are known for a fully digital experience that handles everything from online listings and virtual tours to secure contract signing for both landlords and tenants.
C6 Bank built a full-service digital bank that serves both individuals and businesses entirely through its mobile app. Their platform offers a complete suite of financial products, from credit cards and investment options to international and business accounts.
iFood developed a leading online platform for ordering and delivering food from a wide network of restaurants. Their service simplifies the process of discovering and ordering from local eateries, making them a household name in the Brazilian food delivery market.
Creditas operates a digital platform providing consumer loans with lower interest rates to the Brazilian market. They focus on secured lending, which allows customers to use their homes or vehicles as collateral to access better financing options.
Nuvemshop created an e-commerce platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses set up, manage, and promote their online stores. Their technology provides merchants with integrated tools for website creation, payment processing, and marketing campaigns.
Plata offers a credit card and accompanying mobile app designed to expand financial access for consumers in Mexico. Their platform integrates a buy-now-pay-later service with a customized rewards program, giving users more flexible payment options.
Ualá created a popular digital banking app that gives users a single place to manage their finances. Their platform provides a prepaid Mastercard and tools for making payments, sending money, and tracking spending.
Loft has built a comprehensive real estate marketplace for the Brazilian market, simplifying the journey of buying, selling, or renting a home. They combine property listings with integrated financial services, including mortgage origination and rent guarantees, all on one platform.
Wildlife Studios develops and publishes mobile games for a global audience of millions. Their portfolio includes some of the world's most popular competitive titles, such as Tennis Clash and Zooba.
The ten most valuable companies represent just a part of Latin America's success story. Dozens of other startups are also growing fast, particularly in fintech and retail, having raised over $16 billion together.
Some of these companies are new, while others have been building for years. Here’s a look at the other unicorns shaping the region's startup scene.
| Unicorn Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 2007 | $336.9M | $3B | |
| Crypto | 2014 | $314.5M | $2.2B | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $2.9B | $2.2B | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $2.1B | $2.15B | |
| Retail | 2015 | $322.5M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2017 | $194M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2020 | $189.8M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $280M | $2B | |
| Food | 2015 | $433M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $250.3M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2012 | $553.7M | $2B | |
| Logistics | 2013 | $507M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $852.4M | $1.38B | |
| Fintech | 2013 | $1.1B | $1.3B | |
| Retail | 2020 | $743.5M | $1.2B | |
| Media | 2019 | $661.6M | $1.2B | |
| Logistics | 2018 | $242.6M | $1.1B | |
| Retail | 2012 | $460M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $492M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $471.1M | $1B | |
| Energy | 2019 | $480M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $375M | $1B | |
| Retail | 2019 | $597.8M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $204.5M | $1B | |
| Retail | 2009 | $338.8M | $1B | |
| Retail | 1998 | $588.2M | $1B | |
| Retail | 2018 | $502.4M | $1B | |
| Logistics | 2013 | $390.1M | $1B | |
| Retail | 1994 | — | $1B |
