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Contxto – No neighborhood in Latin America is complete without at least one corner store. Or tienditas, as we call them in Mexico or tiendas de barrio or bodegas in other parts of the region. For kids, they’re the perfect place to grab a snack after school. For households, it’s a strategic place to obtain […]

Contxto – eBay announced last week that it will use MXN$5 million (over US$220,000) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its “Mi Negocio 24/7” platform. This initiative offers vendors a full-suite of tools and advice to help them launch and run an online business. Naturally, they can showcase their products through Mi Negocio, […]

Contxto – There is another, less explored, facet of the startup equation. Indeed, no idea gets far without the money to do the walking. This is where venture capitalists (VCs) come in. And as one would expect, Venture Capital in Mexico and the rest of Latin America is no exception. Oft the mighty presences behind […]

Contxto – International market research wonk Atlantia Search from Mexico City recently wrapped up an undisclosed bridge round led by tapatío fund, Redwood Ventures.  “Of course, the bet in Atlantia Search is an attractive business model and scalable,” said Ian Paul Otero, a managing partner at Redwood Ventures, in recent correspondence. “It’s a robust and […]

Contxto – Nowadays, companies that don’t admit card transactions are inherently placed at a disadvantage. Not only do many shoppers prefer debit or credit over cash, but shopping online is thriving more than ever. Realizing this, Mexican fintech Billpocket recently received an undisclosed investment from Axon Partners Group through its Amerigo Ventures Pacífico Fund.  “All […]

Contxto – Seems like it’s Fashion Week in the Latin American startup ecosystem. Well, not quite, but we have enjoyed covering Karün and GoTrendier’s merger with Chicfy over the past few days. Latin America’s entrepreneurial community has never looked so stylish! Now let’s talk about Troquer. The newest addition to Redwood Ventures’ portfolio is Troquer, […]

Contxto – A few weeks ago, I spoke with my former colleague at Redwood Ventures, Ian Paul Otero. We spoke about Redwood’s history, best fundraising practices and what mistakes to avoid as an aspiring founder. Our conversation reinforced the potential of venture capital in Mexico. Continue reading to learn more! I: Let me begin by […]

Contxto – One of the things I love about Mexican entrepreneurship is that there’s still a long way to go. Opportunities are everywhere and things are just getting started. As many of you know, Guadalajara is one of the three most important startup hubs in Mexico; along with CDMX and Monterrey, and it is proving its leadership […]