Jacob Atkins

816 posts

Jacob Atkins is a journalist specializing in Latin America. He studied journalism and international relations at American University in Washington, D.C. and has previously reported from Chile, Ecuador, Haiti and Mexico. When he isn't writing he's most likely hiking or drawing.

Xerpa Lands Us$12.9 Million To Expand Hr Technology, Explore Fintech

Brazil Deals

Xerpa lands US$12.9 million to expand HR technology, explore fintech

Jacob Atkins | September 18, 2019

Neon Acquires Mei Fácil To Boost Services For Brazilian Micro-entrepreneurs

Brazil News

Neon acquires MEI Fácil to boost services for Brazilian micro-entrepreneurs

Jacob Atkins | September 18, 2019

Madeiramadeira Raises Us$110 Million In Series D Led By Softbank

Brazil Deals

MadeiraMadeira raises US$110 million in Series D led by SoftBank

Jacob Atkins | September 17, 2019

Ecuador's Entire Population Affected By Major Data Breach, Investigations Continue

Ecuador News

Ecuador’s entire population affected by major data breach, investigations continue

Jacob Atkins | September 17, 2019

The S Factory Announces 10th Generation Of Female-led Startups

Chile Events

The S Factory announces 10th generation of female-led startups

Jacob Atkins | September 16, 2019

Major Corporations Sponsor Plug-in Mexico 2019 To Collaborate With Startups

Events Mexico

Major corporations sponsor Plug-in Mexico 2019 to collaborate with startups

Jacob Atkins | September 13, 2019

Rappi Implements Pit Stops, New Benefits For Rappitenderos

Colombia News

Rappi implements pit stops, new benefits for Rappitenderos

Jacob Atkins | September 13, 2019

Female-led Ewa Capital Promotes Gender Inclusion In Colombia With Latest Fund

Colombia Deals

Female-led EWA Capital promotes gender inclusion in Colombia with latest fund

Jacob Atkins | September 12, 2019

U.s. Accelerator Plug And Play Opens São Paulo Headquarters

Brazil Deals

U.S. accelerator Plug and Play opens São Paulo headquarters

Jacob Atkins | September 12, 2019

Asap Log Bets On Electric Vehicles To Improve E-commerce Industry Costs

Brazil Startups

ASAP Log bets on electric vehicles to improve e-commerce industry costs

Jacob Atkins | September 12, 2019