Highlights from a significant week in Buenos Aires: a thriving Investment & Innovation Ecosystem in Argentina & LATAM 💫
The past few days were undeniably powerful and intense for the local and regional ecosystem of innovation, investment, and business. It left us – and anyone who was here can attest to this – filled with optimism, excitement, and a renewed drive to keep building. Opportunities, talent, and countless committed people working to drive growth: investors, entrepreneurs, companies, leaders in business and impact, and government representatives.
With shared and renewed enthusiasm, Xeibo ´s team took part in the Argentine Investment Forum, #BIDLab Forum, LABITCONF, and various meetings and side events during Bs. As. Tech Week. Here are some highlights of our week:
📷 Monday, we kicked off the week at "Conexiones que transforman", another excellent gathering of the thriving WeInvest LatAm community + EmprendedoraLAC, women investors and entrepreneurs across Argentina and Latam led by Marta Cruz, Susana Garcia-Robles, and their team Barbara Harteneck, Stella Maris Martínez 👏🏻🙌🏻 . Special thanks to them and Koi Ventures, Mili Gutierrez for co-hosting this event.
📷 Welcome Reception for the Argentine Investment Forum – We started “warming up” with a cocktail reception at Teatro Colón, setting the tone for a much-anticipated event.
📷 2024 Argentine Investment Forum – The forum’s return after 4 years was a clear success. Diverse panels with valuable insights on industry trends, innovation, and business. Excellent networking and opportunities connecting with colleagues, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and friends from various industries across the region.
🌟 "Argentina isn’t just a promise; it’s a real, concrete opportunity for smart, future-oriented investment.” Special mention to Mariano Mayer’s inspiring opening remarks… If not now, when?
Congratulations to ARCAP (Asociación Argentina de Capital Privado, Emprendedor y Semilla), Fernando Paez Solchaga, Laura Fornasari, and team for the GREAT work! 👏🏻🙌🏻
📷We wrapped up the day at Galicia Ventures After Foro hosted at Galicia Bank. Many thanks to Sebastián Spena, Clara Maldonado and the rest of the team for the invitation and warm reception.
📷 IDB Lab Forum – leaders and key figures from Latam and beyond brought together in Buenos Aires to discuss financing innovation, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems, and supporting impactful initiatives throughout the region. A special thank you to Climate-KIC for inviting us to the dinner that brought together various colleagues from the climate tech community in Latam.
📷 LABITCONF – Jacques Bléhaut and Nano, Mariano Sonzini Astudillo shared the investors' perspective when evaluating startups.
📷 We close this series on a high note with Beta Impacto ’s pre-launch BBQ, where we gathered with investors, partners, and friends who have supported us throughout this journey. Stay tuned – more updates coming soon!