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Amplifica Capital wants to be the fund that Latin American women in the tech sector reach out to first..

Anna Raptis is the founder and CEO of Amplifica Capital, a venture capital firm based in Mexico. She began by investing as an angel and in a few funds

Anna Raptis is the founder and CEO of Amplifica Capital, a venture capital firm based in Mexico. She began by investing as an angel and in a few funds to learn more about the industry. Her focus is on gender lens investing, a concept based on the idea that investing in diversity can result in higher returns. Nearly 100 investors have contributed to the fund, including Grupo Herdez, Grupo Fondo de Fondos, and Sun Mountain Capital. It has so far invested in ten companies, including intercity mobility startup Kolors and agricultural financing startup Verqor. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

TikTok was left out of Europes campaign against Big Tech, but that is about to change.

TikTok, unlike its larger American competitors, has not faced the kinds of mega fines or legal penalties that Google, Facebookowner Meta, or Amazon ha

TikTok, unlike its larger American competitors, has not faced the kinds of mega fines or legal penalties that Google, Facebookowner Meta, or Amazon have faced in the EU over the years. TikTok has avoided regulatory scrutiny in part because it has remained out of the crosshairs of commercial interests in Europe. That doesnt mean European political leaders and legislators arent concerned. Moritz Korner, a German lawmaker, stated that the app poses several unacceptable risks for European users. The European Commissions tone on TikTok has begun to change at the executive level. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

What does this mean for ChatGPTs free users? A paid version is being tested.

The business has proposed ChatGPT Professional, a membership service that would provide improved access for a fee. With modern technology, companies f

The business has proposed ChatGPT Professional, a membership service that would provide improved access for a fee. With modern technology, companies frequently release free or inexpensive versions before moving toward paid versions. With Microsofts funding in OpenAI, the business may be able to provide tierbased choices. The business might also take into account pricing based on the kind and volume of material users want ChatGPT to create, as well as how much they are willing to pay for it. Investor If someone tells you what the business models are behind this stuff, they are making it up. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

To provide financial stability for Mexicans, Zenfi raises additional funding.

Consumer finance in Mexico, according to Zenfi CEO Luis Rubén Chávez, is broken. According to him, two out of every three Mexicans have subprime cre

Consumer finance in Mexico, according to Zenfi CEO Luis Rubén Chávez, is broken. According to him, two out of every three Mexicans have subprime credit scores and no resources to raise them. With an average APR of 19%, Zenfi claims to have the lowest interest rate in Mexico. More than 3 million people are using Zenfi, which was created by the business seven years ago. It has dispersed over $100 million in loans, a default rate of 3.4%, and yearly recurring revenue of $10 million. Chávez plans to use the additional capital to launch a number of features, including as debit and credit goods. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

$12 million Series B is ordered by FoodByUs and is led by Base Capital.

The $12 million Series B fundraising round for Sydneybased FoodByUs, a wholesale hospitality marketplace, has now been closed. Base Capital, a major i

The $12 million Series B fundraising round for Sydneybased FoodByUs, a wholesale hospitality marketplace, has now been closed. Base Capital, a major international venture capital firm, led the deal. According to the business, the Series B followed a extraordinary period of growth, which included record monthly revenue and a 200 percent increase in suppliers on the website. With the opening of a wholesale food marketplace, FoodByUs enters its next chapter of growth. FoodByUs has helped independent restaurants and cafés save about $16 million in prices and 2,643,750 hours of ordering time just in the last two years. F J Labs, Trawalla Group, and Macquarie Capital, which has supported the company since its start, are among the sponsors. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Researchers studying sleep are willing to pay people $1,000 to channel Liz Lemon and work on their nighttime routine for three months.

Sleep Junkie, a research firm affiliated with mattress retailer Amerisleep, LLC, is looking for volunteers for a study to see if the old myth that che

Sleep Junkie, a research firm affiliated with mattress retailer Amerisleep, LLC, is looking for volunteers for a study to see if the old myth that cheese causes nightmares still holds true. After eating the various cheeses and falling asleep, participants will have to write an evaluation of their dreams, nightmares, and overall sleep quality when they wake up. Participants, known as dairy dreamers, must be at least 21, sleep alone, maintain a consistent sleep schedule, and own a smartwatch or fitness tracker, according to the job application. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Asia While traders await rate decisions, markets are mixed.

On Monday, Asian stocks were mixed as traders struggled to maintain momentum from last weeks rally. The Federal Reserves preferred inflation gauge ros

On Monday, Asian stocks were mixed as traders struggled to maintain momentum from last weeks rally. The Federal Reserves preferred inflation gauge rose at its slowest pace in more than a year in December, according to data. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England are also expected to make announcements this week. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she is still concerned about the US economys prospects. Oil prices rose due to increased demand expectations as China eased Covid controls. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Forwarders digest for Maersk North America for January 2023.

The Maersk Communications Team investigated the most recent predictions for the coming year. Here are some key trends to keep an eye on and plan for i

The Maersk Communications Team investigated the most recent predictions for the coming year. Here are some key trends to keep an eye on and plan for in the coming year. There has never been a greater need for domestic and international freight forwarders to be resilient. In 2023, sustainability will remain a key freight forwarding industry trend. 71% of global consumers are making changes to live more sustainably and purchase more sustainable products. Over the next few years, the global digital freight forward market is expected to grow at a 23% annual rate. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          



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