In this week’s Espresso, we cover updates from Merama, Crack the Code, Kavak, and more!
Outline of this episode:
- [0:27] – Crack the Code raises $2.7M from Kaszek Ventures
- [4:06] – Nubank begins trading its shares at the NYSE
- [4:35] – Merama becomes a unicorn with a $1.2B valuation
- [4:56] – Kavak acquires Garaj Sepeti to begin operations in Asia
- [5:15] – Mastercard launches partnership with Jeeves
- [5:43] – Kueski secures 202 million in debt and equity funding
- [6:12] – Blockchain.com acquires the Argentinian company SeSocio.com
- [6:39] – Platzi raised 62 million in a series B round
Resources & people mentioned:
- Startups & Companies: Crack the Code, Nubank, Merama, Garaj Sepeti, Kavak, Kueski, Mastercard, Jeeves, Blockchain.com, SeSocio.com, Platzi
- VC Funds: Advent International, Softbank, StepStone Group, Victory Park Capital, One Prime Capital, Glisco, Prosus, Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, FJ Labs, FundersClub, Kaszek Ventures
- People: María del Mar Vélez, David Vélez, Guido Quaranta, Gaston Krasny