Originally written by César Hoshi in his personal blog. Contxto – Some weeks ago, my partner and I decided to close down Mi Media Manzana (MMM). For the last six years, we have dedicated ourselves to our startup, product and enterprise. At one time, it was the largest online dating Android app made in Latin America. […]
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Chilean Lemontech raises funding from Accel-KKR to boost global growth
Written by: Alina Midori Silicon Valley’s investment firm Accel-KKR recently injected an undisclosed amount of money into Lemontech, a Chilean software company developing legal solutions. In Summary Lemontech provides cloud-based tech products to lawyers and corporate legal departments. With its technology, these clients can efficiently track and bill their legal cases. Besides the funding from […]
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Fintech in Mexico and its evergrowing landscape
Written by: Roberto Aguilar and Fernanda Gutiérrez Contxto – If you are considering expanding your fintech startup to, or already have a fintech in Mexico, there is a variety of reasons why this would make sense. From new legislation to untapped market potential, Mexico is not only pioneering the fintech industry in Latin America but […]
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6 startups revolutionizing insurance in Argentina
Written by: Guadalupe Juárez Contxto – Nowadays, buying insurance involves more technology and less bureaucracy than ever before. Thanks to this, it has been possible to explore companies’ business models in new and untapped market niches across different industries. A testament to this is the InsurTech LATAM Forum that happened in Buenos Aires on March […]
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The changing landscape of mobility in Latin America
Written by: José Rodríguez of Polymath Ventures Contxto – A report elaborated by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) in 2018 shows the direct relationship between GDP per capita and the percentage of journeys taken by private cars. As expected, when income rises individuals feel more inclined to find more comfortable ways to move, […]
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ADDI, the Colombian fintech startup, raises US$12.6 million Series A
Written by: Guadalupe Juárez Contxto – ADDI, the Colombian fintech offering financial solutions to consumers and businesses, recently announced a Series A financing round worth US$12.6 million. This has increased its total funding to US$16.6 million since it launched earlier this year. In Summary Recently, ADDI announced the funding of a US$12.6 million Series A […]
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Funds organize first insurtech innovation contest, ITC-LAIF Awards
Written by: Carolina Zepeda Contxto – Insure Tech Connect and Latin American Insurance Fund are hosting the first edition of the ITC-LAIF Awards. The contest aiming to reward Latin America’s most innovative insurtech startups will take place from September 23 to 25 at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. In Summary Latin America Insurance Fund […]
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Mexico City hosts upcoming Blockchain Summit Latam
Written by: Carolina Zepeda Contxto – The third edition of Blockchain Summit Latam will take place in Mexico City from July 4 to July 5. Here, experts and tech enthusiasts will come together for one of the most important business and technology events of the year, attracting over 600 attendees at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. In […]
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5 actionable tips to make customers love your product
Written by: Carolina Zepeda Contxto – Sometimes just having an amazing and innovative product isn’t enough. As we heard from our latest podcast about “user love” with Christian Van Der Henst from Platzi, getting people to love your product goes beyond its never-before-seen features or uniqueness. User experience is what makes people love or hate […]
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5 legal mistakes most entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them)
Contxto – We tend to get caught up in the excitement of starting new projects as entrepreneurs. Most of the time, though, we leave legal topics until the very end. If we start having problems with our partners or landing investment deals, for example, sometimes we don’t have the proper legal protections in order. Since […]