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Argentine biotech Bioceres hits stock high following USDA soybean approval

Contxto – Teamwork makes the dream work. Proving this is Verdeca, a joint venture between U.S. company Arcadia Biosciences and...

August 19, 2019

Agrosmart from Brazil wraps up US$5.5 million Series A

Contxto – Certain farming methodologies once revolved around fears of the supernatural and bird migrations. Nowadays, though, farmers are using...

August 17, 2019

Argentine proptech Alquilando raises US$1.1 million Pre-Series A

Contxto – Rosental Inversores, NXTP Labs and ArFintech recently invested US$1.1 million into the Argentine proptech, Alquilando. The startup's online...

August 16, 2019

Cornershop expands to Canada and Peru, advances with recruitment

Contxto – Some may consider Cornershop to be a phoenix rising from the ashes. First, let's backtrack. This past June,...

August 16, 2019

Brazilian pharmaceutical giant Eurofarma debuts VC fund, Axon Ventures

Contxto – There's a new VC fund in the neighborhood inviting early-stage startups over for dinner. Established by Eurofarma and...

August 15, 2019

Argentine funds come together to discover new unicorn

Contxto – What happens when directors from eight major Argentine funds gather in the same room? In-depth discussions about co-investing...

August 14, 2019

Amazon inaugurates largest Latin American distribution center in Mexico

Contxto – Spanning over 100,000 meters and equivalent to 18 soccer fields is Amazon's latest Mex3 Amazon Distribution Center in...

August 14, 2019

99 runs electric car pilot with Hitech Electric in Brazil

Contxto – Mobility collaborations seem to be popular, as seen with Grin's and Yellow's merger to create Grow Mobility. Well,...

August 13, 2019

Comparto Mi Maleta brings collaborative economy model to Colombia

Contxto – Colombian travelers can soon take advantage of extra luggage space with Comparto Mi Maleta from Chile. The international...

August 12, 2019

Surprise travel startup Instaviagem raises US$500,000 from Domo Invest

Contxto – Seems like Brazilian travel startup, Instaviagem, is receiving a R$2 million (approximately US$500,000) wire transfer from its most...

August 12, 2019