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Milestones, Breakthroughs, and New Horizons
How's the month shaping up in the headlines?
"MASTERING FINANCIAL ANALYTICS EMPOWERS STARTUPS, PROVIDING THE CLARITY NEEDED FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH. THESE TOOLS ARE NOT JUST ABOUT COMPLIANCE, THEY'RE ABOUT BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION"
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Kilimo Knocks It Out of the Park
We are thrilled to announce that Kilimo, dedicated to tackling water scarcity, has successfully raised $7.5 million in a Series A round. Congratulations to the Kilimo team! This remarkable milestone is a testament to your hard work, effort, and unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Operating throughout Latin America, from Argentina and Mexico, Kilimo is set to expand its groundbreaking work into the Southwestern United States and Europe with this new funding. This infusion of capital will significantly boost sustainability efforts in these new regions.
The funding round was led by Emerald VC, a leader in sustainable industrial innovation, with participation from iThink VC, Salkantay Ventures, the Yield Lab Latam, and Kamay Ventures. We are continually inspired by Kilimo's vision and impactful projects, and we are proud to support them once again in this latest round of funding. Together, we can make a real difference in addressing global water challenges.

All Hits, No Misses!
Get ready, Bogotá! Kamay Code is back and bigger than ever. Our production team has been hard at work preparing for the fourth installment of this phenomenal event.
Kamay Code Bogotá will take place at the stunning Hilton Bogotá Corferias on September 11th. Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss it! And stay tuned because registrations will open soon.
This edition, we will delve into crucial topics such as the role of corporates in fostering innovation, investment trends and opportunities in Latin American tech, and the impact of artificial intelligence and data integrity. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from our outstanding speakers who will discuss these pressing issues.
Time's a-wastin'!
This is the final month for startups to apply for one of the five challenges! If you are or know of a startup ready to pitch disruptive solutions and design a proof of concept (POC) with our corporate partners, now is the time to apply. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make a significant impact. You have until July 31 to apply.
PORTFOLIO UPDATES

Cooler Than Ever
Sensify has launched a groundbreaking update in their CoolerCloud platform, aimed at saving energy across thousands of points of sale in Latin America. The results have been remarkable, showcasing the potential of their innovative ECOBoost Technology for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Discover the full story behind their ECOBoost Technology and see how it’s making a difference here.

We've got a Bank-route!
Early this month Zippin announced its new integration with Provincia Compras set to revolutionize shopping in Buenos Aires. With this integration, Banco Provincia customers will enjoy an enhanced shopping experience with faster and more efficient deliveries. Discover everything this new digital store has to offer to boost your business and make shopping more convenient here.

A quick pit stop for a speedy snack
Sensei, the leading European provider of autonomous stores has teamed up with Colibri to launch the first-ever autonomous store on a motorway in Portugal. Imagine a non-stop pit stop with no waiting lines, and always ready for travelers on the go. Congrats Sensei!
Learn more here.
Snack Time Anytime
No more late-night studies without snacks! Sensei has landed at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, ensuring that students will no longer be snackless when studying. The autonomous pods provide 24-hour access to favorite snacks within walking distance and without waiting lines. One small step for students, one big step for Sensei.
More info here.
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
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