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Uber to purchase majority stake in Cornershop for US$450 million

Contxto – While initially undisclosed, sources recently revealed that Uber’s acquisition of Cornershop could reach US$459 million via cash and...

October 15, 2019

Nubank secures 15 million customers in native Brazil

Contxto – Surfacing today within the startup ecosystem are the latest Nubank figures. According to founder and CEO David Vélez,...

October 14, 2019

iFood provides insurance and educational opportunities to delivery workforce

Contxto – Precarious work conditions for last-mile delivery personnel are causing startups to re-evaluate their models pertaining to employee benefits....

October 14, 2019

MiCheque raises US$500,000 to expand early payroll benefits for SMEs

Contxto – In today’s world, living paycheck to paycheck can sure be stressful, especially in Latin America where most receive...

October 14, 2019

Ayenda Rooms releases app to streamline hotel reservations in Colombia

Contxto – Finding low-cost accommodation in Colombia just got easier with Ayenda Rooms and its new app. Recently, the hospitality...

October 12, 2019

Uruguay announces new San Francisco consulate to support techies

Contxto – When it comes to supporting entrepreneurship, Uruguay is on top of its game. Not only is the country...

October 11, 2019

Theia raises over US$1.7 million to develop parental support platform

Contxto – Earlier today, we discussed Kaszek Ventures’ investment with SouSmile. Now, we’re switching gears to focus on the emerging...

October 10, 2019

7 Latin American startups compete at South Summit in Madrid

Contxto – Various Latin American startups recently represented the region at South Summit in Madrid. Running from October 2 to...

October 10, 2019

SouSmile joins Kaszek Ventures’ portfolio with investment worth over US$4.8 million

Contxto – The latest addition to Kaszek Ventures’ growing portfolio is the Brazilian healthtech, SouSmile. Joining Quinto Andar, Liv Up,...

October 10, 2019

Incoming blockchain technology will bolster Peruvian ports

Contxto – As somebody who has worked indirectly with the freight industry, I can verify that the sector often sticks...

October 9, 2019