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Google for Startups announces latest accelerator cohort in Brazil

Contxto – Google for Startups in Brazil recently announced the latest group of companies accepted into its triannual accelerator program. Among...

August 6, 2020

Tarpon acquires Agrivalle to grow more sustainability to agriculture

Contxto – Enterprises working with eco-friendly products continue to attract investors. Tarpon Investimentos recently acquired a majority stake in Brazilian...

August 5, 2020

ALIVE Ventures closes US$28 million fund for impact-driven startups

Contxto – Look alive startups, because ALIVE Ventures has the funds to help you scale—if you fit its investment thesis,...

August 5, 2020

Sempli to launch digital-first credit card for startups and SMEs. Good credit or bad credit?

Contxto – Running a small business can be anything but simple.  So fintech Sempli is stepping in with Sempli Business,...

August 5, 2020

“We want to become Latin America’s crypto-bank,” says Peruvian Banexcoin

Contxto – Banexcoin isn’t cowed by prior hostilities shown by regulators and traditional banks regarding cryptocurrencies. In fact, the startup...

August 5, 2020

Facebook and MassChallenge Mexico want startups that add connectivity to Latin America

Contxto – Even as you read this, you’re benefited by the force that is the internet. Nonetheless, it’s a benefit...

August 4, 2020

NotCo plans launch of its plant-based products in the United States and Asia

Contxto – Foodtech NotCo is said to be closing in on a US$85 million investment, and recent news from the...

August 4, 2020

Travel startup isibit to scale into Colombia and Brazil, after joining Y Combinator

Contxto – Many borders are closed and planes are parked. But Covid-19 can’t stop travel startups from going out into...

August 4, 2020

Edtech Ubits raises funds to bet on employee education, Stanford co-invests

Contxto – Investing in education seems like a promising bet for venture capital (VC) funds as of late. But can...

August 4, 2020

0% human interaction; MUY opens its first contactless restaurant in Colombia

Contxto – Colombian MUY is taking the next step in bringing technology to the food and beverage industry. Last Wednesday,...

August 3, 2020