The secret to becoming a unicorn: focus on local users, says 99 founder
99 has been competing directly with Uber in Brazil since 2014. As a small ridesharing company in a…
Nubank raises US$150M, becomes Brazil’s third unicorn
In a story brought to our attention by Startupi and confirmed by Reuters, Brazil’s biggest online banking startup, Nubank,…
How global tech firms and investors are changing Latin America’s startup ecosystem
TechCrunch recently reported on a growing number of international investors and tech firms becoming involved in Latin America’s…
Didi Acquires 99 for $1B to Expand Into Latin America
Didi, the Chinese ride hailing giant, acquired 99, the second largest ride hailing company in Brazil for a…