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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

Selina hosts global events to promote Amazon rainforest restoration

Written by: Luis Fernando Astorga Contxto – It’s great to see Latin American startups genuinely supporting environmental campaigns. Selina, a...

October 9, 2019

Uruguay Can partners with Aeternity to develop marijuana blockchain

Contxto – Yesterday, we stressed that blockchain technology yields the potential to improve practically any industry, even construction. This is...

October 9, 2019