Strategic Alliance ConnectAmericas is a collaboration platform created by the IDB with partners like Google, Mastercard, Sealand, DHL and Meta, indicating strong potential for co-marketing, joint events, and financed trade programs that can be leveraged to open new client opportunities.

Financing Pathways Recent activity highlights collaborations around financing facilities and derisking projects (including a $400M government financing facility). This signals appetite for connecting LAC SMBs with funding options through partner institutions, a key sales angle for banks, fintechs, and trade financiers.

Regional SME Focus With a mission to internationalize LAC SMEs and a network reaching 750,000 users across 180 countries, there is a strong sales case to target regional fintechs, logistics providers, and advisory firms seeking to support SMEs in expansion and cross-border trade.

Governance & Events Active engagement in high-level events such as the CEO Summit of the Americas and government-private sector dialogue positions ConnectAmericas as a strategic partner for government entities and corporate sponsors seeking visibility and deal flow in sustainable trade initiatives.

Tech & Data Levers The platform’s tech stack and emphasis on training tools, along with usage of analytics and form-based tools, present opportunities to upsell data services, training solutions, and enhanced onboarding for partners and financial institutions seeking focused insights on LAC trade patterns.