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Co-founder & CEO

Gaston Irigoyen

2023 was a relatively subdued year for investments in fintech globally, and LatAm saw only a handful of major deals. Despite this slowdown in funding, innovation has never been higher, with more sophisticated products being created all the time. Join Pomelo co-founder and CEO Gaston Irigoyen and Monashees general partner Caio Bolognesi as they provide a snapshot of the current state of fintech in the region, and share their predictions for the future – including insights into how to secure those all-important funds.

Please note: This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Driving fintech growth in an economic downturn

In 2023, Latin America ranked among the slowest regions for VC funding. Despite the challenging market, some companies managed to secure capital in the middle of a downturn. What is their secret?

Please note: This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.