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LinkedIn's 2020 top 10 startups to work for in Brazil

Contxto – We already talked about the hottest startups among LinkedIn users in Mexico this week. Now, it's Brazil's turn....

September 24, 2020

Rappi raises over US$300 million

Contxto – It's official: Rappi is raising big funds. We'd previously reported that the Colombian unicorn had rallied US$155.8 million...

September 24, 2020

Colombia uncovers black market of Rappi couriers

Contxto – The bigger the company, the bigger the risks to which it can be exposed. This is something one...

September 24, 2020

FreshBooks acquires invoicing platform Facturama to grow in Mexico

Contxto – Toronto-based FreshBooks wants to consolidate its presence in one of Latin America's biggest markets. Through its acquisition of...

September 24, 2020

Uber Jump ditched Mexico City, wanted to dump its bikes. One charity had other plans

Contxto – From the ashes of Uber Jump Mexico City bikes, emerges an unexpected micro-mobility phoenix. Bicitekas—a Mexican bike-centric charity—announced...

September 23, 2020

Lending fintech Quasar Flash raises US$4.5M to accelerate credit analysis for Brazilian SMEs

Contxto – In an ideal world, accounts receivable departments always have a steady cash flow because customers pay for everything...

September 23, 2020

Strap Technologies wants to replace cane with handsfree device for blind people

Contxto – Strap Technologies wants to change the way its users explore the world. Through a wearable device, the Mexican...

September 23, 2020

LinkedIn's 2020 top 10 startups to work for in Mexico

Contxto – Tech companies in Latin America compete not only to obtain a larger market share and investments. Attracting and...

September 23, 2020

Movile leads US$11.4 million investment in Zoop to scale B2B fintech services

Contxto – Fintechs continue to bring flexibility to the financial system of Latin America and investors are fueling the change....

September 22, 2020

SoftBank, General Atlantic bet US$107M on facial biometrics startup, Acesso Digital

Contxto – Humanity's biggest nemesis in 2020, Covid-19, has highlighted the importance of facial recognition technology. As a result, startups...

September 22, 2020