Archive - 99 Startups

The AI Boom is real, but so is the race to the bottom

We’re currently watching the rise of AI: foundation models are improving, costs are dropping, and every startup pitch deck now has “AI” stamped across…

Jun 5 •

May 2025

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - May 2025

Kavak’s $127M Down Round: What It Means for LATAM VC

May 6 •

April 2025

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - April 2025

How are Trump’s tariffs affecting investment in LATAM

Apr 8 •

March 2025

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - March 2025

How Much Do Founders Dilute When Raising Rounds?

Mar 5 •

February 2025

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - February 2025

The Latin American venture capital ecosystem showed signs of recovery in 2024, marking a 27% year-over-year (YoY) growth in funding compared to 2023.

Feb 6 •

January 2025

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - January 2025

As we close the past year and our investment period at 99 Startups Fund I, we wanted to share some highlights and reflections from this remarkable…

Jan 7 •

December 2024

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - December 2024

Is AI helping reduce gender inequality?

Dec 5, 2024 •

November 2024

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - November 2024

According to Carta, Startups are taking in more capital through convertible instruments before they raise their first priced equity round:

Nov 5, 2024 •

October 2024

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - October 2024

After almost four years, this past September 18th, the Federal Reserve made a major interest rate cut in an attempt to stimulate the economy.

Oct 4, 2024 •

September 2024

Errores comunes al levantar capital

En 99 Startups, hablamos cada semana con emprendedores que buscan levantar capital.

Sep 19, 2024 •

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - September 2024

Since I joined 99 Startups two years ago, I have talked every day with different founders.

Sep 9, 2024 •

August 2024

99 Startups Monthly Newsletter - August 2024

As we have seen in the past few years, AI startups and investments in AI have been growing exponentially, including LATAM.

Aug 16, 2024 •

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