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As smart TVs grow in popularity, Tastemade diversifies strategy in Brazil
With the advance of connected TV in Brazil, the digital platform Tastemade is placing its bets in streaming content
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IBM Brazil focuses on startups to accelerate innovation at incumbent firms
In addition to providing its technology to new companies, global IT company IBM will allow startups to offer solutions to so-called traditional customers
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Kraft Heinz and foodtech NotCo join forces in new JV
The firms will develop co-branded, plant-based products "at a level of speed, taste, quality and scale yet to be seen in the industry."
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Brazilians use digital banks more than in any other Latin market
54% of the citizens aged between 18 and 35 use a digital bank as their primary financial institution, according to SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu
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Former SoftBank Brazil execs launch fund focused on startups off the beaten track
Cloud9 Capital focuses on accelerating high-growth business with low cash burn rates, led by entrepreneurs that are not on the traditional investment radar
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Rio-based startup InChurch plans US expansion
The startup focused on providing technology to help churches run their operations will set up shop in Orlando, Florida
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Brazil's Neon reaches unicorn status as BBVA buys additional stake
Following the $300M deal, BBVA now owns a stake of nearly 30% in the Brazilian neobank.
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How techfin Pismo is building a global operation
The SoftBank-backed firm wants to win over global clients with its core banking solutions. The leadership told Startups how the plan is coming along.
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Global VC investments hit a new record in 2021
Global venture capital investments nearly doubled in 2021, setting a new record of $671 billion invested in 38,644 deals, according to KPMG
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More than cash: Brazilian VCs respond to growing demand for smart money
As the Brazilian ecosystem matures and capital availability increases, funds seek to support founders beyond the provision of financial resources