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Ayllu launches a map of fintechs from Peru

Contxto – Needless to say, fintechs are booming in Latin America. Which is great. But on the user’s end it...

February 13, 2020

Cooperation between Latam’s Pacific Alliance and the Arab GCC opens the door to global startup expansion

Contxto – Regional development funds are all the rage. As one of the more open and forward-looking multi-country groupings around,...

February 12, 2020

Top 7 Venture Capital funds in Chile

Contxto – You loved our Mexico venture capital (VC) ranking so now we’re back with more. Behold! Our list of...

February 12, 2020

Parallel18 is looking for its 8th gen of startups for accelerator program

Contxto – Parallel18 (P18), the accelerator from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is searching for 40 startups that want to scale...

February 12, 2020

Emprendedores crean mochila ecológica, con panel solar integrado, hecha de botellas recicladas

Contxto – PetChila Smart, hecha en Perú, podría ser la mochila más ecológica y socialmente responsable. Lo digo porque esta...

February 11, 2020

Entrepreneurs create eco-friendly backpack made of recycled plastic and built-in solar panel

Contxto – PetChila Smart may be the most eco-friendly, socially responsible backpack made in Peru. And that’s because this gray-colored...

February 11, 2020

Marketplace fintech IOUU raises US$1.3 million with DOMO Invest

Contxto – IOU. An acronym nobody likes to see, and yet it’s commonplace when dealing with loans. And fintech IOUU...

February 11, 2020

How to integrate an acqui-hire. Gympass’ plan for Flaner is full of hicup-portunities

Contxto – On the road to artificial intelligence (AI) each step must be taken with a delicate sensibility for emotional...

February 10, 2020

Mexican fintech, Enso, unleashes debit card

Contxto – Mexican fintech Enso is joining the card competition. This week it presented its debit card. And Enso’s partner...

February 10, 2020

In Brazil, Rappi opens rest stops and court rules Uber has no employer ties with drivers

Contxto – Rappi is attempting to show some goodwill towards its delivery staff. This week, the Colombian unicorn announced it’s...

February 10, 2020