In an exciting business development, the Chilean startup Despapeliza has entered the United States with the aim of expanding its operations in the country. This strategic move follows a fruitful collaboration with Microsoft, the technology giant that has been supporting the project with funding, training and other services since its
In the competitive business world, Latin American startups have been on the rise in recent years, offering innovative solutions to the problems afflicting the region. These ventures have attracted the attention of venture capitalists in the United States, where one in four new businesses comes from Latin America, and 19%
In an effort to boost economic development and financial inclusion in rural communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Innovatech project is marking a milestone. Funded by the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and executed by the German Sparkassenstiftung, Innovatech has achieved a successful collaboration between
IMPAQTO Capital, a forward-thinking investment firm, has recently announced its strategic investment in ELSA, a pioneering Peruvian startup dedicated to leveraging technology to combat and reduce the incidence of sexual harassment in the workplace. This significant move comes in the form of a revenue-based loan, which complements a financing round
Technology has transformed virtually every aspect of our lives, and the world of building and condominium management is no exception. In this context, Swappi emerged, a Chilean startup that aims to improve the operational management of building and condominium managers in Latin America. The Problem of Building and Condominium Management
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In a landmark move to recognize and amplify the achievements of women in the field of technology, the global organization Women in Tech has officially launched its Peru chapter. This momentous event highlights the growing presence and influence of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields across the
Leonardo Vieira, the co-founder and CEO of Tractian, created a groundbreaking initiative in the Latin American startup landscape. Tractian, a company on a mission to revolutionize industrial maintenance, has recently secured a staggering 800 million pesos in funding. With its innovative blend of equipment monitoring technology, artificial intelligence, and machine
The Central and Latin America region is becoming an epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurship, driven by various organizations and events that are strengthening the ecosystem of investment and support for startups. In this article, we will explore some of these initiatives that are contributing to economic growth and development in
Startups are taking the world by storm, and Costa Rica is no exception. In 2023, some of the most promising companies are led by Costa Rican entrepreneurs who are making a difference in various sectors. Here we present the 10 most outstanding startups for this year. Huli - Transforming Health
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), a leading organization in creating and managing innovation ecosystems globally, in partnership with Manutara Ventures, has excitedly announced the five Latin American startups selected to participate in the CIC International Soft Landing program. The main objective of this program is to support these companies in their
In a world driven by technology and data, talent with advanced skills becomes an invaluable asset. The Global Skills Report 2023, based on Coursera data, has revealed that Latin America is emerging as a leader in skills critical to the labor market. These findings reflect not only the region’s
In a world where money is considered a scarce resource, Arkangeles emerges as a revolutionary platform that seeks to change this perception. Founded by Luis X. Barrios, this Mexican startup aims to make start-up investment accessible to all, transforming the traditional investment paradigm. Investing in startups has historically been dominated