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Costa Rica

The startup ecosystem in Costa Rica and its challenges

The startup ecosystem in Costa Rica has gained prominence in Central America thanks to the growth of tech talent, the...

March 12, 2026

Talento Speed Dating is coming to Costa Rica to connect local talent with job opportunities

Costa Rica has established itself as a regional leader in attracting investment and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The driving force...

March 12, 2026

Costa Rican startup transforming agriculture through remote monitoring technology

Agriculture is a key economic sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for almost 7% of the region’ s...

April 7, 2025

IFC Invests $2 Million in Costa Rican ProNuvo, Insect Protein Feed Company

The funds will complete the construction of 4,000-ton annual capacity plant in Guápiles for sustainable animal feed production.

June 25, 2024

CiNKO Expands Digital Payments with MoneyGram Integration

Facilitating instant cross-border transactions and enhanced digital wallet capabilities through strategic partnerships.

January 5, 2024

Emptor, leading Latin American identity verifier, expands to Costa Rica

Contxto– Emptor, an automated identity verification and background check provider, has announced its expansion into Costa Rica. The future is here!...

October 15, 2020

Jefa looks to smash the “glass vault” of banking for women Latin America

Contxto – When it comes to money, the world tends to have a male-oriented mindset. You can blame marketing and...

September 21, 2020

Visa Everywhere Initative announces 10 startup finalists

Contxto – The Covid-19 pandemic and social-distancing measures have left a big dent on small and medium-sized businesses. To help...

September 18, 2020

Delivery Hero buys Glovo ops in Latin America for up to US$272 million

Contxto – Spanish food delivery platform Glovo is tapping out of many parts in search of profitability, including Latin America....

September 17, 2020

Top 5 most innovative countries from Latin America

Contxto – There has never been a better and worse time for innovation than 2020. While Covid-19 has pushed many...

September 11, 2020