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