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IBM and Chamber of Fintech partner to transform banking in Argentina

Contxto – Like a lofty diplomatic tech mission, the U.S. multinational computer hardware developer IBM has partnered with the Chamber...

January 4, 2020

Lawsuits in Brazil continue for consumer-defending startups

Contxto – In Rio de Janeiro, a pair of lawsuits continue for two startups that handle consumer complaints against airline...

January 3, 2020

Regional company buys Uruguayan logistics platform, Gurucargo

Contxto – Uruguayan-Brazilian freighttech Gurucargo is making an exit. Notably, it’s “in the process of being sold to a regional...

January 3, 2020

Brazilian proptech Loft raises US$175 million investment, becoming a unicorn

Contxto – Brazilian proptech Loft kicked 2020 off with a big investment and is the first unicorn of the year....

January 3, 2020

In Argentina, startups scramble to adjust to new dollar tax

Contxto – The government of Argentina is doing all it can to get a grip. In Argentina’s case, as of...

January 3, 2020

Argentine-Uruguayan, Eolo Pharma, prescribed US$2.7 million injection in Series A round

Contxto – After having piqued the interest of various health-conscious investors, Eolo Pharma—a clinical research startup from both Uruguay and...

January 3, 2020

Start-Up Chile invites Argentine foodtech Simpleat to bring frozen meals next door

Contxto – For many emergent companies, participating in Start-Up Chile entails new markets and regional expansion. Known for its frozen...

January 2, 2020

Mexican startup Medicato wants to offer digital prescriptions

Contxto – Mexican Medicato has carried out a self-diagnosis and concluded a new feature must be added to its app:...

January 2, 2020

Google and Peruvian Minsur launch blockchain pilot for mining

Contxto – Peru is on Google’s radar as mining company Minsur partners with the multinational firm to launch a blockchain...

January 2, 2020

Burger King teams up with Cryptobuyer to accept cryptocurrencies

Contxto – In Venezuela, Burger King wants its tech-savvy diners to have it their way and pay their Whoppers with...

January 2, 2020