Valued at US $360 billion this year and expected to grow to $558 billion by 2019, the global space tech industry is becoming an increasingly attractive market to buy into, particularly in Brazil. According to industry experts, space in Brazil is currently in the throes of an innovation boom, with capabilities greater than ever, as
Media Incubator ESPACIO has announced the official launch of Aztec Reports after having acquired the news outlet in July 2018. The newly launched Aztec Reports is an English-language news publication run by an organisation of international journalists. Their mission is to deliver the most important and up-to-date information about Mexico and provide a truthful source
2017 was the year for AirBnB in Latin America. Not only did the flat-sharing platform become the website of choice for young travellers across the continent, it started to make inroads into more adventurous locations like Cuba and Bolivia as well. Unlike cities across Europe, however, the company decided to play nicer and get local
Fledgling startup Redeemy is the solitary Colombian representative at A-tech conference in Aruba at the end of this month. The company will now have a chance to pitch to investors in the island to grow their company beyond their three-person crew in Bogotá. As with the other startups chosen, Redeemy has its ambition in improving
Around the world, Argentina is famous for its vibrant love for tango. While the country might exhibit an unparalleled energy for tango, the same can not be said for the energy of its economy. For the longest time, the South American country has battled with an unstable economy and a volatile peso. The country was
Delivery service startup Rappi has indicated that it is likely to offer the ability for customers to buy Bitcoin on its platform. According to a local news source, whilst the sale of Bitcoin is not yet available within the Rappi App, an interested party is allowed to sign up to gain access and acquire cryptocurrency the
Eight startups have been selected to pitch in front of a panel of investors and a live audience at the ATECH conference in Aruba this October. The startups are: Perksy (USA/New York) Perksy is a next-gen consumer insights platform for brands and a category-creating rewards app for consumers. Perksy redefines data capture and makes it
Having existed for almost 30 years, the internet has become a tool that most users tend to take for granted. However, what would happen if, for example, a disability were to inhibit our ability to navigate the web? Linguoo CEO and co-founder Emanuel Ferrero believes this to be one of the biggest faults of humanity’s
If you ever had a dream of taking your business to the shores of South America, Puerto Rico-based accelerator Parallel 18 is looking for international startups with a vision to expand its business to the United States and Latin America. Applications for Parallel 18’s (P18) sixth generation are open until October 15th. The Puerto Rico-based accelerator is
Although in its early stages, artificial intelligence is one of Latin America’s most important up-and-coming tech markets and continues to make news headlines, whether it be for economic or social reasons. In fact, research by Accenture suggests that AI could be the solution to the region’s long term low economic productivity and problems. The management