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Why the world needs more logistics startups like Traz Favela

Contxto – There are plenty of logistics startups buzzing to-and-fro in the big cities of Latin America. However, the outskirts...

July 9, 2020

Are Covid-19 measures freedom killers? DataCiencia’s crowd surveillance AI tests the limits

Contxto – Chile’s DataCiencia is introducing visual AI surveillance software to tackle the problems of the day: the Covid-19 contingency....

July 9, 2020

Scoop: LAIKA raises US$5 million to scale e-commerce platform for pets

Contxto – Colombian startup LAIKA is like a dog with two tails right now. Its platform for pet products and...

July 9, 2020

One7 acquires fintech Rapidoo to expand financing to SMEs in all of Brazil

Contxto – One7—a company that offers financial solutions to businesses in Brazil—wants to do more in terms of credit for...

July 8, 2020

Movile announces undisclosed investment in Mensajeros Urbanos

Contxto – Latin America has been quickly embracing e-commerce, courtesy of Covid-19. Though as exciting as it sounds, it’s putting...

July 8, 2020

Govtech Colab raises US$558,000 with Media Development Investment Fund and Luminate

Contxto – Brazilian govtech Colab closed an investment for over R$3 million (~US$558,000) and made the announcement this week through...

July 8, 2020

Rappi’s latest venture is a gamble

Contxto – On Monday (6) the Colombian unicorn announced it partnered with major bookies in Colombia like BetPlay, Rivalo, and...

July 8, 2020

Cryptocurrency startup Bitso officially has over 1 million users

Contxto – Mexican Bitso has been in a celebratory mood as of late. But, who wouldn’t be once you hit...

July 8, 2020

Fazenda Futuro launches meat-free burger in Dubai

Contxto – Last we heard of Brazilian foodtech, Fazenda Futuro, it was launching its meat-free meat in Europe. But now...

July 7, 2020

Big data startup Zoox raises US$5 million through HDI Seguros

Contxto – What’s the one hot commodity airports, hotels, restaurants, and retailers all have in common? WiFi. Users are addicted...

July 7, 2020