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Scoop: Mexican startup Kueski raises Series B in equity and debt combo

Contxto – I’m back with more gossip, folks. This time, Kueski, an online credits startup from Guadalajara, has raised a...

September 4, 2019

Picap releases pilot programs in Chile and Guatemala, plus new Colombian car service

Contxto – Picap, the mototaxi app from Colombia, continues to expand aggressively. Since its foundation in Colombia, it expanded to...

September 3, 2019

Prothesia wins online Pioneer competition with 3D printed medical solution

Contxto – A medical technology startup from Mexico, Prothesia, recently won the Pioneer competition based on its 3D printed solutions...

September 3, 2019

Uruguay government agency premiers entrepreneurship program, ProyectaUruguay

Contxto – Uruguay’s National Research and Innovation Agency (ANII) plans to debut a new program to attract more innovative entrepreneurs...

September 2, 2019

Rappi to reach twice as many cities by the end of the year

Contxto – Hardly a week goes by without Rappi making it into our headlines. This time is mainly due to...

September 2, 2019

Guatemala hosts indigenous language internet festival

Contxto – Indigenous languages across the world are in danger. Especially in the Western Hemisphere, hundreds of pre-Colombian tongues currently...

September 2, 2019

Adidas’ founder accelerator helps Pitz expand amateur football league platform to Europe

Contxto – Pitz, the platform that enhances the amateur soccer industry, just announced some big news over a press release....

August 31, 2019

Finnovista announces 12 startups in Visa Everywhere fintech competition

Contxto – Fintech scientists at Finnovista recently announced the finalists for the third annual Visa Everywhere Initiative, a competition in...

August 30, 2019

Crehana opens Colombia office, offers 1,000 scholarships to new students

Contxto – Educational opportunities are growing in Latin America thanks to Crehana, a Peruvian platform offering flexible online training. Recently,...

August 30, 2019

Coinbase acquires Argentine crypto legend Xapo for US$55 million

Contxto – Coinbase is actively seeking to expand its custody services, made evident by its acquisition of Xapo for US$55...

August 29, 2019