Verdiva Bio’s $400M Boost and Latin America’s AI Surge

Explore how Verdiva Bio's $411 million Series A funding is set to transform obesity treatment, and discover the top 15 AI startups in Latin America poised to reshape industries by 2025. Plus, learn about the DPIIT and Stride Ventures' initiative to support Indian startups and the NMSU Pitch Deck Sprint for New Mexico tech entrepreneurs. This episode offers a deep dive into the latest trends and opportunities in the global startup ecosystem.

Sources:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/09/obesity-startup-verdiva-bio/
https://www.contxto.com/en/startups/15-ai-startups-operating-in-latin-america-to-watch-in-2025/
https://www.killerstartups.com/dpiit-and-stride-ventures-support-startups/
https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/nmsu-pitch-deck-sprint-accepting-applications-from-nm-tech-startups/s/addf584c-a8fd-45f0-bd95-a6866328bc32

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Obesity startup Verdiva, seeing opportunity in a crowded market, raises $400M Series A
(00:03:36) 15 AI Startups Operating in Latin America to Watch in 2025
(00:06:42) DPIIT and Stride Ventures support startups
(00:09:47) NMSU Pitch Deck Sprint accepting applications from NM tech startups