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Here's what happened during our first year + giveaway results!

Contxto – "Information is still obscure. We're here to fix that." Those were the first few words I wrote on...

December 4, 2019

Inti Tech wraps up undisclosed investment round to scale solar energy solution in Chile

Contxto – Have you ever heard of photovoltaic power plants? Don't worry; I hadn't either until I learned about Inti...

December 4, 2019

Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX acquires JoyPay, partners with CellPoint Digital

Contxto – Here's a double whammy for Brazilian fintech unicorn, EBANX. The financial service guru recently acquired São Paulo-based fintech,...

December 3, 2019

New fund for Brazilian startups will premiere in the smart city of Curitiba in 2020

Contxto – Brazil's upward trajectory for startup maturity continues as the city government of Curitiba has revealed a new initiative,...

December 3, 2019

Mercado Credito receives biggest-ever loan to fintech in Mexico from Goldman Sachs—US$125 million

Contxto – My-oh-me, fresh out the oven is a hot loan worth US$125 million from the Goldman Sachs to fintech...

December 3, 2019

Mexican fintech Konfío closes US$100 million Series D led by SoftBank to boost support for SMEs

Contxto – Good things come in pairs, or so they say. Most likely, the Mexican fintech Konfío can concur. If...

December 3, 2019

Meet the 9 startups heading to the Seedstars World Summit in 2020

Seedstars Summit Latam 2019 Contxto – Seedstars Summit Latam 2019, came to a close on November 29 in Medellín, Colombia....

December 3, 2019

Cryptotrade through Colombian Buda.com still possible through Tpaga

Contxto – In Colombia, cryptotrade got complicated for Buda.com last year, after its bank accounts were suddenly blocked.  While the...

December 2, 2019

Brazilian proptech unicorn QuintoAndar will broker buying and selling of real estate

Contxto – Like a property agent coming to a showing with an extra set of terms and agreements, QuintoAndar has...

December 2, 2019

This Chilean healthtech uses aloe vera and copper to mitigate diabetes-related amputations

Contxto – With Coca Cola being a cultural staple in many parts of Latin America, not to mention innumerable inhabitants'...

December 2, 2019