Category: Chile

Visualizing the World’s Largest Lithium Producers
Which countries produce the most lithium, and which have the most in reserves in the ground? We look at 2022 data from the USGS. The post Visualizing the World’s Largest Lithium Producers appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
June 12, 2023
Visualizing Population Density Patterns in Six Countries
These maps show the population density of several countries, using 3D spikes to denote where more people live. The post Visualizing Population Density Patterns in Six Countries appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
February 3, 2023
Ranked: The World’s Largest Copper Producers
Many new technologies critical to the energy transition rely on copper. Here are the world’s largest copper producers. The post Ranked: The World’s Largest Copper Producers appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
December 1, 2022
Charted: Lithium Production by Country (1995-2020)
This post is by Sponsored Content from Visual Capitalist The following content is sponsored by Scotch Creek Ventures. Charted: Lithium Production by Country Lithium is often dubbed as “white gold” for the development of electric vehicles. With several countries committed to phasing out new gasoline and diesel engine vehicles by 2040, the recent growth in…
February 9, 2022
Chilean fintech Xepelin secures $230M in debt and equity from Kaszek, high-profile angels
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Chilean startup Xepelin, which has created a financial services platform for SMEs in Latin America, has secured $30 million in equity and $200 million in credit facilities. LatAm venture fund Kaszek Ventures led the equity portion of the financing, which also included…
July 30, 2021
Nowports raises $16M to build the OS for LatAm’s shipping industry
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Nowports, an automated digital freight forwarder in Latin America, has raised $16 million in Series A funding. Mouro Capital — a venture capital fund focused on fintechs and adjacent businesses that is backed by Banco Santander — led the round for the…
July 1, 2021
Kaszek Ventures leads a $15 million round in Chilean asset management startup, Fintual
This post is by Marcella McCarthy from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Like other financial sectors in Latin America, the retail investing space is getting a facelift by local tech startups that are cashing in on the untapped potential for democratizing asset management in the region. One of those startups is Chilean-based Fintual, which today…
June 25, 2021
Yana’s mental health tool for Spanish speakers nears 5 million users
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Andrea Campos has struggled with depression since she was 8 years old. Over the years, she’s tried all sorts of therapies — from behavioral to pharmacotherapy. In 2017, when Campos was in her early 20s, she learned to program and created a…
June 14, 2021
Jeeves emerges from stealth with $131M in debt and equity and a16z as a lead investor
This post is by Mary Ann Azevedo from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch 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. The $31 million in equity consists of a…
June 2, 2021
Kushki, an Ecuador-based fintech, raises $86M to build financial infrastructure in Latam
This post is by Marcella McCarthy from Fundings & Exits – TechCrunch Just about every week there’s a blockbuster round coming out of South America, but in certain countries such as Ecuador, things have been more hush hush. However, Kushki, a Quito-based fintech, is bringing attention to the region with today’s announcement of a $86…
June 1, 2021