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Angel Ventures Guadalajara launches seed fund, Carabela

Contxto – Christopher Columbus reached the American continent while riding a caravel or carabela, as this light ship is called...

February 28, 2020

Firecity alerts users of fires in real-time with IoT

Contxto – Leaving home or the office for an extended period of time usually means following certain protocols. Examples include...

February 28, 2020

Xcapit, the startup with a bot to invest in cryptocurrencies

Contxto – Xcapit. No, it’s not a typo, mind you.  But rather, a startup from Argentina that’s combining artificial intelligence...

February 27, 2020

Colombian fintech, Puntored, invests US$6 million into payment infrastructure

Contxto – Colombian fintech, Puntored, will be investing just shy of US$6 million (COP$20 billion) into strengthening its network of...

February 27, 2020

Rappi wants to be the super app of Latin America

Contxto – It was a long time coming, but Rappi admitted it at last. The Colombian startup acknowledged it wants...

February 27, 2020

Startup Red Sofa makes digital networking easier through its app

Contxto – When one is forgetful but has a hectic schedule, our smartphone can quickly become our best friend. It...

February 27, 2020

Last-mile startup, Moovin, to expand into Central America

Contxto – Costa Rica has its own home-grown logistics startup for e-commerce business as well as delivering parcels, and its...

February 26, 2020

Mexico’s Summoners’ Rift: Arena Esports Stadium is open

Contxto – On February 5, the first Latin American electronic sports stadium was inaugurated in Mexico City. This new installation...

February 26, 2020

Peruvian adds “subtitles” to glasses to help people with hearing loss

Contxto – Peruvian engineer Leoncio Huamán Peredo is giving his country a reason to celebrate. As he was part of...

February 26, 2020

Company builder Rubik Ventures enters Colombia with US$20 million

Contxto – Rubik Ventures has officially reached Colombia and this venture capital (VC) firm has US$20 million to begin startup...

February 26, 2020