Tech M&A activity in Latin America was robust with 47 deals seen during Q1 2026. Strategic and financial buyers were active with PE firms being the acquirer in 17% of these transactions. This rebound in dealmaking activity indicates a normalization of deal flows and highlights broad investor interest in the region as buyers are seeking companies that they can use as springboards to accelerate revenue growth.

Deal values were disclosed in only 13% of Tech M&A transactions that occurred in Latin America during Q1 2026 as buyers continued to prefer to keep their M&A strategies private. Total disclosed deal value reached $950M.

The top buyers of Latin American tech companies in Q1 2026 were Constellation Software, a buy-and-hold acquirer, and Visa, a strategic acquirer. Constellation Software led the buyer activity with 6 completed acquisitions, followed by Visa with 2 deals.