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Netflix establishes regional HQ for Latin America in Mexico City

Contxto – Netflix has its eye on the prize: the streaming market of Latin America.  And to secure its streaming...

February 5, 2020

SoftBank and Correlation One launch AI & data science training program for Latam

Contxto – If you've ever been interested in learning more about artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, SoftBank's latest project in...

February 5, 2020

SoftBank-backed Gympass signs office space deal with WeWork

Contxto – Office-sharing startup WeWork closed a leasing agreement with Brazilian Gympass for a three year term, according to sources...

February 3, 2020

Despegar acquires Best Day Mexico for US$136 million

Contxto – It was clear Despegar—an Argentinian price-comparison travel company—was in love with this North American country, but now it...

January 31, 2020

Brazil's proptech, Yuca, raises US$4.7 million investment with monashees

Contxto – Yuca, you sneaky proptech you. Why is it that six months after you raised an investment with monashees,...

January 31, 2020

SoftBank looks for loaning startups from Latin America

Contxto – It's said that actions speak more loudly than words. But, words tend to be more binding and less...

January 31, 2020

Brazilian Stark Bank raises investment for over US$1 million

Contxto – Stark Bank—a fintech startup made for startups—recently raised a seed investment for an undisclosed amount. Albeit that sources...

January 30, 2020

iFood wins its day in court and what it means for other startups

Contxto – The court has spoken and the verdict is in! A Labor Court in Brazil has determined that Brazilian...

January 30, 2020

Brazilian edtech, Gama Academy, raises US$710,000 to boost its program

Contxto – Edtech Gama Academy raised an investment for R$3 million (over US$710,000) and made the announcement this week. The...

January 29, 2020

Brazil's Sapore acquires foodtech startups Lucco Fit, Shipp, and Zaitt

Contxto – Brazilian Sapore, a multinational restaurant company, is hungry for foodtechs. And no this isn't just composition yammer. The...

January 29, 2020