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More algorithms, less politicking? Irys wants to digitize governments in Mexico with US$1.2M

Contxto – Running a fantastic city shouldn’t be left to governments alone. Engagement with citizenry is not only necessary, it’s...

August 18, 2020

Amparo Saúde pivots with US$4.6M Series B. Fewer clinics, more telemedicine platform

Contxto – It’s been more than six months since the first case of Covid-19 showed up in Brazil. And for...

August 18, 2020

Series B startups from Mexico (beta)

Contxto – Playtime is over. Series B stands for Big Bucks, but also for Boosting… majorly. Startups in Mexico that...

August 18, 2020

Allya closes US$1.4 million to help employees save money

Contxto – Saving money is a priority for many employees, though they can lack the tools to make informed, financially-savvy...

August 17, 2020

Creze announces US$12 million investment to boost lending platform

Contxto – Fintech Creze announced it recently closed MXN$265 million (~US$12 million) with unnamed Mexican investors. The funds will serve...

August 10, 2020

Oico raises US$1.5 million to rebuild construction materials market, enters Y Combinator

Contxto – Where there’s a disjointed industry, there’s a business opportunity. And for Brazilian entrepreneurs, Pedro Dellagnelo and Pedro Rocha,...

August 7, 2020

Caju closes US$2.5 million to disrupt employee benefits programs in Brazil

Contxto – Flexibility is a flavor investors always crave and they just sunk their teeth into a piece of cajú...

August 6, 2020

Beejobs raises US$3.8 million to automate recruitment process

Contxto – Media everywhere is buzzing with headlines that highlight unemployment rates. Reason dictates that spells trouble for HR startups...

August 6, 2020

ALIVE Ventures closes US$28 million fund for impact-driven startups

Contxto – Look alive startups, because ALIVE Ventures has the funds to help you scale—if you fit its investment thesis,...

August 5, 2020

Edtech Ubits raises funds to bet on employee education, Stanford co-invests

Contxto – Investing in education seems like a promising bet for venture capital (VC) funds as of late. But can...

August 4, 2020