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Jubel, a Mexican-Uruguayan travel platform, raises US$300 thousand on Shark Tank

Contxto – Multifaceted travel startup, Jubel, recently raised 6 million Mexican pesos (approximately US$300 thousand) on Shark Tank Mexico. Jubel...

June 12, 2019

Chilean property management startup, Safecard, prepares for U.S. expansion

Contxto – In pursuit of modernizing entry into buildings and condominiums, the Chilean startup Safecard is reportedly preparing to move...

June 11, 2019

Brazilian biotech startup, PluriCell, raises US$1 million to combat cardiovascular disease

Contxto – PluriCell recently raised US$1 million from Libbs Farmacêutica to continue developing its regenerative cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases....

June 8, 2019

Argentine oil company launches YPF Ventures to fund energy and mobility startups

Contxto – Argentine oil tycoon YPF recently launched Latin America’s newest VC firm, YPF Ventures. With energy distributor Sustentator and...

June 7, 2019

Platzi raises Series A worth US$6 million from Foundation Capital

Contxto – Platzi, a Colombian startup specializing in technology education, landed US$6 million from Silicon Valley’s Foundation Capital. In Summary...

June 6, 2019

Loggi raises US$150 million, becomes Brazil’s newest unicorn

Contxto – Loggi, the Brazilian logistics startup, announced this Wednesday that it raised US$150 million. This new round, led by...

June 5, 2019

Unstealable bicycle startup, Yerka, strategizes with Waze and Volvo

Contxto – Since creating the world’s first theft-proof bicycle, the Chilean startup Yerka is now discussing potential collaborations with Waze...

June 4, 2019

Mobile 360 Latin America begins today in Mexico City

Contxto – It is no secret that Mobile 360 Latin America wants to bring disruption, innovation, and competition to the...

June 4, 2019

Legaltech startup, Trato, lands US$350 thousand from Dux Capital

Contxto – Earlier in May, the Mexican legaltech startup, Trato, formalized a seed round of US$350 thousand from Dux Capital....

June 4, 2019

Brazilian fintech platform, Conta Azul, announces 25 job vacancies

Contxto – Conta Azul (meaning “Blue Account” in Portuguese) is a Brazilian fintech startup connecting small businesses with financial services...

June 3, 2019