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Brazilian biotech startup, PluriCell, raises US$1 million to combat cardiovascular disease

Contxto – PluriCell recently raised US$1 million from Libbs Farmacêutica to continue developing its regenerative cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases....

June 8, 2019

NotCo expands to Argentina, rumors about new meat-alternative

Contxto – Following its recent distribution partnership with Brazil’s Grupo Pão de Açúcar, the Chilean foodtech company NotCo is planning...

June 7, 2019

Argentine oil company launches YPF Ventures to fund energy and mobility startups

Contxto – Argentine oil tycoon YPF recently launched Latin America’s newest VC firm, YPF Ventures. With energy distributor Sustentator and...

June 7, 2019

Uber announces third Latin American support center in Bogota despite controversy

Contxto – In the face of ongoing debate, Uber is still planning to launch its third Latin American support center...

June 6, 2019

Grin-Yellow merger, Grow Mobility incorporates payments app Flinto

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June 6, 2019

Platzi raises Series A worth US$6 million from Foundation Capital

Contxto – Platzi, a Colombian startup specializing in technology education, landed US$6 million from Silicon Valley’s Foundation Capital. In Summary...

June 6, 2019

Loggi raises US$150 million, becomes Brazil’s newest unicorn

Contxto – Loggi, the Brazilian logistics startup, announced this Wednesday that it raised US$150 million. This new round, led by...

June 5, 2019

Rappi to launch its own Visa debit card in Mexico

Contxto – With Nubank rapidly expanding into Mexico, not to mention the scaling of neo and challenger banks, Rappi now...

June 5, 2019

Unstealable bicycle startup, Yerka, strategizes with Waze and Volvo

Contxto – Since creating the world’s first theft-proof bicycle, the Chilean startup Yerka is now discussing potential collaborations with Waze...

June 4, 2019

Mobile 360 Latin America begins today in Mexico City

Contxto – It is no secret that Mobile 360 Latin America wants to bring disruption, innovation, and competition to the...

June 4, 2019