EnterpriseSG - Latin America

Hola Mexico! Last week, Enterprise Singapore hosted the Mexico Tech Investment Roundtable, in collaboration with the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.   The event brought together an exclusive group of family offices, venture capital firms and industry leaders, with the aim of fostering cross-border investment opportunities and partnerships between Singapore and Mexico.   We were privileged to hear from: • H.E. Agustin García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore and Honorary President of the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce • Hernan Fernandez, Managing Partner of Angel Ventures, who provided insights into Mexico's startup ecosystem • David Ye, CEO of R3D3 Ventures and Chairman of Rong360 Jianpu Technology, who shared his experience in incubating a Mexican unicorn • Qin En Looi, Partner at Saison Capital, who discussed bridging the debt gap in Mexico This investment roundtable offered valuable insights into the Mexico market and its investment landscape. It also allowed attendees to connect with potential partners for cross-border ventures. Thank you to all participants for taking the time to join us.   Gerson Garduño | Glen Liu | Eduardo Ramos | Mario Calderon Clarence Hoe | Josiah Choy | Geraldine Yeow | Zara Karimi | Tai Jia Hui

The MACC Mercosur Asean Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is in the house!   Last week, Enterprise Singapore had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of 20 companies from #Argentina, #Brazil, #Colombia, #Paraguay, and #Uruguay.   We kicked off with a vibrant networking session co-hosted with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, which fostered valuable connections between the delegates and potential partners in Singapore. Many thanks to Angela Torres-Andresen, Felipe Espinosa M, and Raul Adler for all your support in making the event a success. We also dived deeper into Singapore's business ecosystem through insights on how Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) facilitate international business in Singapore. Thank you Avril Fong and Brandon Chew for your sharing.   We're thrilled about the potential for future collaborations in the #MERCOSUR region and wish the delegation continued success on their #SoutheastAsia mission. This visit marks an important step in strengthening MERCOSUR-ASEAN business ties, and we look forward to seeing the fruits of these new connections. Andrea Guadalupe | Bruno JAÉN-BOHORQUES | Diego Martinez Bernier | Rodolfo Caffaro Kramer   Clarence Hoe | Geraldine Yeow | Audris Tan | Zara Karimi 

A Brazilian showcase right here in Singapore. Last week, the Americas team at Enterprise Singapore hosted the Brazil Demo Day 2024 in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil in Singapore and World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. The event spotlighted nine cutting-edge Brazilian #startups from foodtech, agritech, biotech and greentech to #AI. Two of the nine startups were even selected to be in the top 50 for #SLINGSHOT 2024 at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)! Special thanks to our panellists (Anton Wibowo, Derek Neo, Ryan Rakestraw and John Lee!), our partners from the Embassy of Brazil (Julia Salles Amaral and Patricia Calazans A. M. Franco) and from WIPO (@Guy Pesach and Rafael Ferraz Vazquez) for making this event a successful one. We're definitely excited to see the innovative collaborations that will emerge. Programa Diplomacia da Inovação | The Trendlines Group | SEEDS Capital | Temasek | Infracrowd Capital Pte Ltd Agricon Business | Artycs.ai | BioUs Biotech | Future Cow Technologies | IA SENSE - Computer Vision, AI and Data | Peptidus Biotech | Solar Bot | TerraStora CO2 | TideWise Clarence Hoe | Geraldine Yeow | Zara Karimi | Tai Jia Hui

Enterprise Singapore is excited to announce that Petrobras will be participating in the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024! Join Petrobras on Day 2, 29 October, from 11:00 to 12:00 in Networking Zone 2 within the main event hall. They will be represented by two key leaders: 1. Hercules Padilha Jr, Startup Connections Sector Manager 2. João Carlos Matsuzaka Costa, Corporate Open Innovation Manager These experts will discuss Petrobras' focus areas for R&D and Innovation, as well as their tools for collaboration with foreign startups and companies. #didyouknow that CENPES, Petrobras' R&D centre, is one of the world's largest applied research complexes? As a leader in Brazil's oil and gas sector, Petrobras is committed to sustainable practices and actively exploring innovative solutions for their operations. SWITCH 2024, taking place from 28 to 30 October at Marina Bay Sands, brings together global leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazing startups to shape the future of tech. With over 20,000 attendees expected, it's a prime opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in sustainability, deep tech, and more. Don't miss this chance to connect with Petrobras and other industry pioneers at SWITCH 2024! Clarence Hoe | Audris Tan | Geraldine Yeow | Julien Fruchard | Zara Karimi

Connect with MERCOSUR Businesses in #Singapore! The MACC Mercosur Asean Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore and Enterprise Singapore invites you to a unique networking event! 📅 Monday, 4 November 🕙 10 am - 1 pm 📍 Enterprise Singapore Office Meet a visiting delegation of 31 company representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This is your chance to: • Network with key MERCOSUR business leaders • Explore partnerships across diverse industries • Arrange 1-1 business meetings with delegation members • Discover new growth opportunities in Latin America Don't miss this valuable opportunity to expand your international business connections! Sign up here: https://go.gov.sg/46p1up

That's a wrap on our recent fintech mission to São Paulo! Our delegation of six companies - StraitsX, Credolab, WIZ.AI, Sirius Technologies, Pundi X, and Moneythor - explored exciting opportunities in South America's largest fintech market and had MOS Alvin Tan as Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) Patron. Here are some key highlights: • Engaged with major financial institutions including Banco Bradesco and Cartão Elo. • Explored Brazil's rapidly growing Open Finance ecosystem • Identified significant potential in areas such as enhancing customer experience, optimising processes, revamping branch networks and implementing tokenization. Brazil's fintech sector, with over 1,000 companies and 85% smartphone penetration, presents immense growth opportunities for Singapore fintech companies. While challenges exist, including regulatory complexities and cultural differences, our mission laid the groundwork for future collaborations and market entry strategies. Huge thanks to our partners ABFintechs, Astella Ventures, Casa Oracle, GIC and Cubo Itaú for their invaluable insights and support! This mission marks a significant step in strengthening Singapore-Brazil fintech ties. At Enterprise Singapore, we're excited about the potential for innovation and growth in this dynamic market. Reuben Lim | Samson Leo | Michele Tucci | Enrique Ramos O'Reilly | Rodrigo A. | Rafael Pereira, MSc. | Maike Marques | Luiza Nogueira Clarence Hoe | Geraldine Yeow | Audris Tan | Priscila Sotana | Zara Karimi

Welcome to Singapore! Last week, Enterprise Singapore had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Anprotec at our office. The visit fostered valuable discussions on innovation ecosystems, #startup support, and collaboration opportunities. We shared insights on Singapore's approach to nurturing entrepreneurship and explored potential synergies between #Brazil and Singapore. Thank you to the Embassy of Brazil in Singapore for coordinating this visit. We look forward to using our dialogue as a platform for co-innovation. Clarence Hoe | Geraldine Yeow | Weiliang Wang | Zara Karimi Patricia Calazans A. M. Franco | Julia Salles Amaral | Luís Gustavo H. Peles

Building bridges to make the leap. Recently, our Mexico Overseas Centre team, represented by our Regional Director Josiah Choy and Diego Carmona Torres, had the pleasure to connect with Latin Leap in #Colombia. It was a wonderful opportunity to build mindshare for both sides by bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders in key sectors like #AI, #FinTech, and #TradeTech. The discussions were insightful, focusing on how #tech can bridge gaps between markets and enhance collaboration across regions.  A big thank you to Latin Leap for having us. Your Tech Bridge initiative is playing a critical role in connecting tech ecosystems, driving forward new opportunities for cross-border collaboration. At Enterprise Singapore, we’re excited to support businesses from both sides to #KeepGrowing!

Grow with the flow. #Panama and #Singapore are two of the world’s key trade and logistics hubs. Our well-developed trade and shipping ecosystem are gateways to #LatinAmerica and #SouthEast Asia respectively.   Enterprise Singapore recently visited two of our flagship companies operating in Panama, PSA International and CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd. We also established new connections with relevant partners and stakeholders such as PROPANAMA.GOB, ZONA LIBRE DE COLON, Canal de Panamá and many others to increase the presence of Singapore companies in the region. From #digitalisation, #trade to #infrastructure, we discussed many exciting opportunities to tap on each other’s markets to help our businesses #KeepGrowing. Many thanks to everyone for taking the time to host us and the wonderful discussions! Josiah Choy | Daniel Cortina | Enno Koll | Enrique Piqueras Bertie | Gustavo Davis

Shining a spotlight on #Brazil! Proudly hosted by Enterprise Singapore, the Embassy of Brazil in Singapore and supported by the Innovation Diplomacy Programme, the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO together with Brazil’s leading agency for SMEs SEBRAE, the Brazil Demo Day aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of both #Singapore and #Brazil. Network with VCs, accelerators, industry leaders, and connect with #startups from Brazil, across sectors including Foodtech, Agritech, Biotech, Greentech, AI and more! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gin3Abfz Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYvMPxsN Agricon Business | ARTYCS | BioUs Active Packaging | Future Cow Technologies | IA SENSE - Visão Computacional, IA e Dados | Peptidus Biotech | Solar Bot | TerraStora CO2 | TideWise