{"id":663823,"date":"2025-04-19T14:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:25:15","slug":"latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/","title":{"rendered":"LatAm startups are winning big in Startup Battlefield"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37a1d0a3244\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Some_LatAm_startups_that_have_used_Startup_Battlefield_as_a_springboard_to_the_global_stage\" >Some LatAm startups that have used Startup Battlefield as a springboard to the global stage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Salva_Health_Colombia\" >Salva Health (Colombia)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Ripio_Argentina\" >Ripio (Argentina)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Jefa_Mexico\" >Jefa (Mexico)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Olho_do_Dono_Brazil\" >Olho do Dono (Brazil)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Why_LatAm_startups_should_apply\" >Why LatAm startups should apply<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Global_exposure\" >Global exposure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Investor_visibility\" >Investor visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Credibility_and_validation\" >Credibility and validation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Access_to_a_powerful_network\" >Access to a powerful network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/latam-startups-are-winning-big-in-startup-battlefield\/#Ready_to_be_the_next_LatAm_success_story\" >Ready to be the next LatAm success story?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For startups around the world, the <strong>TechCrunch Startup Battlefield<\/strong> program offers unmatched exposure, credibility, and connections to scale their businesses. TechCrunch has long been committed to spotlighting companies solving real-world problems in scalable and sustainable ways \u2014 making it a powerful launchpad for startups both in and outside the U.S.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several Latin American startups have thrived in this environment. Tackling critical challenges in their regions with bold, innovative solutions, these companies have turned Startup Battlefield momentum into international success. With increased visibility and valuable connections, they\u2019ve attracted global investors, expanded into new markets, and grown their teams.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-some-latam-startups-that-have-used-startup-battlefield-as-a-springboard-to-the-global-stage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_LatAm_startups_that_have_used_Startup_Battlefield_as_a_springboard_to_the_global_stage\"><\/span>Some LatAm startups that have used Startup Battlefield as a springboard to the global stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salva-health-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salva_Health_Colombia\"><\/span>Salva Health (Colombia)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salva Health is transforming breast cancer detection with its Julieta screening device, making early detection more affordable and accessible. Winning 2024 Startup Battlefield supercharged their visibility and positioned them for rapid growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Check out this episode of the <\/em><em>Equity podcast<\/em><em> to hear Salva\u2019s founder discuss how the competition helped propel the company forward.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3331\" height=\"2220\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" alt=\"Valentina Agudelo Vargas\" class=\"wp-image-2913230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg 3331w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/54106407705_97a51974e8_o_f0e3a8.jpg?resize=708,472 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3331px) 100vw, 3331px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">SSalva Health Co-Founder and CEO Valentina Agudelo Vargas, winner of the Startup Battlefield 2024.<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>Kimberly White\/Getty Images for TechCrunch<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ripio-argentina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ripio_Argentina\"><\/span>Ripio (Argentina)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bRipio (formerly BitPagos) is a blockchain-powered fintech company offering digital wallets, crypto trading, and decentralized credit to promote financial inclusion in Latin America. After being selected as a Startup Battlefield New York finalist in 2016, Ripio raised a $50 million <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> B led by Digital Currency Group, fueling expansion into Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jefa-mexico\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jefa_Mexico\"><\/span>Jefa (Mexico)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jefa is a digital challenger bank built for unbanked and underbanked women in Latin America, offering mobile-first services like savings accounts and debit cards. After rising to prominence as a 2020 Startup Battlefield finalist, Jefa was acquired by fintech company Tala, accelerating its mission to close the gender gap in financial access.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-olho-do-dono-brazil\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Olho_do_Dono_Brazil\"><\/span>Olho do Dono (Brazil)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olho do Dono uses 3D imaging to help livestock farmers in Latin America monitor cattle weight and health without the need for physical scales.<strong> <\/strong>After winning Startup Battlefield Latin America in 2018, the company gained regional recognition and validated its innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach to modernizing livestock management.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-latam-startups-should-apply\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_LatAm_startups_should_apply\"><\/span>Why LatAm startups should apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-exposure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_exposure\"><\/span>Global exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being featured by TechCrunch puts startups in front of a global audience of investors, customers, and collaborators \u2014 amplifying their reach far beyond local markets.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investor-visibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investor_visibility\"><\/span>Investor visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startup Battlefield draws attention from top-tier venture capitalists, angels, and global investors who closely follow the competition. The exposure can lead to valuable conversations and funding opportunities with aligned backers.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credibility-and-validation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credibility_and_validation\"><\/span>Credibility and validation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation signals that a startup\u2019s solution is globally relevant and scalable. This validation helps attract interest from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>, enterprise partners, and investors alike.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-access-to-a-powerful-network\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_to_a_powerful_network\"><\/span>Access to a powerful network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founders join a dynamic community of fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders. The program fosters organic connections that often lead to partnerships, guidance, and long-term support.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-be-the-next-latam-success-story\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_be_the_next_LatAm_success_story\"><\/span>Ready to be the next LatAm success story?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply now<\/strong> to Startup Battlefield and show the world what you\u2019re building.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/startup-battlefield\/\" data-event=\"clickable_image\" alt=\"TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2995632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png 1920w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=680,383 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=430,242 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=720,405 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=900,506 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=800,450 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=668,375 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=1097,617 1097w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TC25_Disrupt_SB200_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png?resize=708,398 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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