TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Ricardo Sangion previously launched operations for Facebook and Pinterest in Latin America, before joining operator-led global investors TheVentureCity as partner for first-ticket investments in the region. This region has a global outlook, spectacular universities, a diverse population and an army of entrepreneurs. Ricardo Sangion.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2021

Orchata does this by operating a network of micro fulfillment centers — it is already operating in two cities — with technology for efficient picking and hyperfast delivery. billion by 2024, with the global pandemic driving demand for faster delivery, according to Statista. billion valuation in a round led by T.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Most recently, SoftBank put money in a funding round raised by Rankmi in Chile. For Franck, that’s where SoftBank’s “long-term commitment comes to bear,” especially as the startup world faces a downturn globally and capital is not nearly as easy to come by. The goal is to find companies that fit our investment thesis.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Just five months after raising $90M, Brazil’s Nuvemshop announced today it has raised $500 million in a round co-led by Insight Partners and Tiger Global Management. ” The new capital will go toward growth in Nuvemshop’s existing markets and support expansion into new countries such as Colombia, Chile and Perú.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Network for Good has a list of relief organizations accepting donations as well. Past Disaster Relief Efforts from TechSoup and Our Global Partners.

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DataRobot

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Climate Change presents a global problem for our generation and the generations that will follow us. New growing demands on the electric grid combined with a global need to fight climate change dictate a requirement of new methods to manage power generation and distribution. DataRobot Helping Fight Forest Fires in Chile.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Announcing the Global Open Data Initiative (GODI). Their network will help with trouble shooting and data training. Open Data Applied.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2021

Jeeves, which is building an “all-in-one expense management platform” for global startups , is emerging from stealth today with $131 million in total funding, including $31 million in equity and $100 million in debt financing. . and is currently beta testing in Brazil and Chile. .

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The most common answer was the desire to leverage their personal network, as all these founders — through partial secondaries — are very active angels,” Sorrentino told TechCrunch. Why global investors are flocking to back Latin American startups.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2022

Execs from the two startups say the combined company will have processed over $5 billion in payments and built a network of over 500,000 connected businesses by creating B2B DeFi payment networks in both the U.S. This will now be offered to 22 fintech companies across Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru. and Mexico.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In Chile, where I founded my company, 77% of women entrepreneurs use their own savings as financing, while only 14% have obtained co-financing from state or private programs. Women Tech Founders also champions the value of female-only networks, aiming to connect, inspire and advance women in tech through events and online resources.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The sector exploded last year, seeing record investment — $132 billion globally, according to CB Insights — with many startups reaching lofty valuations, including Stripe at $95 billion, Klarna at $45 billion and Plaid at $13 billion. Thanks for indulging me. Weekly News. Fintech was hot in 2021, but looking back on it … maybe too hot?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2022

Labor Department estimating that the global shortage of software engineers could reach 85.2 ” Samira and Astro co-launched Astro as Austin Software in 2018 in an effort to overcome these roadblocks to recruiting developer talent in Latin America, specifically countries like Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

According to Park Young-Woo of the United Nations Environment Program, the Asia-Pacific region now produces more than half of global e-waste. They operate a network of around 500 collection points. The e-Waste Association of South Africa ( eWASA ) is building a network of e-waste recyclers and refurbishers in the country.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 20, 2008

Now, a day and two thousand miles from the closing ceremony, I realize I was lucky enough to participate in a very special kind of conference, one which deals specifically with the global politics of science centers. Most museum conferences are focused on professional learning and networking.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

April 28, 2023 ChatGPT parent company OpenAI closes $300M share sale at $27B-29B valuation VC firms including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive and K2 Global are picking up new shares, according to documents seen by TechCrunch. A source tells us Founders Fund is also investing. What does GPT mean in ChatGPT?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

TechSoup Global's vice president for Africa David Barnard did. His first race was dedicated to raising money for the Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT). The Atacama Desert in Chile is next. At the end of every day, your legs would be like rubber, and you'd be completely and utterly exhausted.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

Kavita Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women. Kavita Ramdas is the President and CEO of the nonprofit, the Global Fund for Women. I think it's worth it (: Kavita Ramdas: The Global Fund for Women is the largest independent, publicly supported grant-making foundation to advance women's human rights internationally.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The country is now fifth-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas globally. Through a network of submarine cables that fans out into the world, they service East Asia, China, and Europe. But concerns are rising among residents about potential water shortages in the futureechoing the concerns of other developing countries like Chile.

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