Pygma 2.0 Embracing the process.
Building a company is very hard… This is what we often hear in the media by other founders and surprisingly, it is not only true but an understatement as well. We wanted to tell you more about our story and why we decided to make a small shift in our business model and focus on […]
Position your startup in Google: 5 tips to improve your ranking
Find some tips & tools you could use to organically improve your visibility in the Google search engine results as a startup. According to Brafton, the first page on Google receives 95% of traffic, while the following pages only get 5% or less of the total traffic. There’s no magic way of positioning your website […]
Pygma is sponsoring StartCo 2023
On March 16th and 17th StartCo takes place in Bogota, Colombia, and we are proud to announce that Pygma is one of the event’s sponsors. Learn more about our participation and side events. This week, something incredible is happening within the startup ecosystem in Latam. On March 16th and 17th StartCo takes place in Bogota, Colombia, and […]
SVB bank run update and stocks downtrend globally
Following our report on the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank also felt just two days later, potentially indicating another financial panic. Read the full update here. Following our report on the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank also felt just two days later, potentially indicating another financial panic. Banks […]
8 Non-dilutive resources for startups to face the SVB demise
Following the SVB demise, we’ve researched 8 non-dilutive resources for startups considering the current situations within the financial system. At Pygma, we have been following the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank at the beginning of March. We have found the ecosystem’s efforts to deploy alternatives to mitigate the intrinsic risks within the financial system. We are […]
The collapse of SVB. What’s next for startups?
SVB recently became insolvent and was closed by the US government, leaving many startups without funds to pay their employees. What’s next for startups? Find out more on our latest blog. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was performing well, with low credit defaults and deposits that tripled from 2019 to 2021. However, it purchased long-term assets, […]
Qubik: the promising Argentinian logistic startup that achieved a US$9 million valuation
Get to know the incredible story of Matias Jalil, an Argentinian founder who leads Qubik, a logistic startup that is overtaking the Latam market and is soon to be competing in the massive US market, through the Alchemist acceleration program. As a founder of Qubik, Matias has learned many valuable lessons throughout his journey. One of […]
Five key learnings from the Venture Capital and Growth Equity in Latam
Five key learnings from the Venture Capital and Growth Equity in Latam. We’ve compiled 5 key learnings from the Endeavor and Glisco research, find out more here. After a high record year for VC investment worldwide in 2021, capital investment slumped in 2022. The international conflict between Russia and Ukraine, high-interest rates, economic slowdown, and VCs […]
Pygma’s PY2 Offline Week and Demo Day
Our goal in Pygma was simple yet profound: to identify and support the most promising startups from LatAm with the potential to make a real, transformative impact on the world. Learn more about our PY2 Offline Week & Demo Day. Dear Community, As we approach our PY2 Offline Week and Demo Day, I am filled with […]
5 accelerator programs in Latam if you are in an early stage
Latam has experienced significant growth in its startup ecosystem over the past decade, led by Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. Find out the top 5 startup accelerators in Latam. Latam has experienced significant growth in its startup ecosystem over the past decade, led by Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. In 2021, there was a record investment of […]