Fintual

Contxto – It is about time for the masters to pass on knowledge to the students. Despite the current market conditions, some’s mission to keep improving remains unchanged. Chilean software agency, Platanus, partnered with fintechs Buda and Fintual, along with digital media, Vaso Medio Lleno to launch a new initiative for those who are just […]

Contxto – Chilean fintech Fintual is taking its first steps into its expansion towards Mexico. According to a recent press release, this startup from Santiago is partnering with Invermerica, an investment fund manager from Mexico.  The fintech itself allows users to invest in mutual funds. Related article: Argentine fintech Ualá allows users to make investments […]

Contxto – Brazilian fintech TradeMachine raised an investment last week for R$2.2 million (over US$520,000) from Brazilian Energhias.  The funds will be used to improve their current product, a platform that deploys algorithms to automate trade within the stock market. Plus, the startup plans to create an Applied Science Center in the São José dos […]

Contxto – When we talk about entrepreneurship, we know that time is often a scarce asset. We also know that learning is never enough, and the list of factors to take into account is probably endless for an entrepreneur. This is where podcasts came in handy: often niche, in-depth, and widely available. A real boon […]

yc latin america

Contxto – A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a story about Covela, a Mexican insurtech that recently became part of Y Combinator‘s portfolio and Summer Batch 2019. Then I wrote an article about some other five startups joining the batch. In retrospect, I must admit that I didn’t take a look at the other […]

Contxto – Do you know what biologists say about ecosystems? That the more biodiversity there is, the healthier the ecosystem? Well, if fintech in Chile was one big lush tropical rainforest, it would be booming with diversity. Not necessarily insects, plants or mammals but financial technology startups. The following 18 startups are some shining examples […]

Contxto – The Association of Fintech Companies of Chile (FinteChile) released a coveted report involving the evolving industry on May 14. Entitled “The First Fintech Study in Chile: Challenges and Opportunities,” the document revealed new data about Chile’s malleable digital and financial ecosystems. In Summary The report defines how Chilean fintech enterprises are comprised of […]