Startups across Latin America raised a combined $1.122 billion in disclosed funding this week, based on tracked rounds. The largest deals came from fintech companies, especially those building payments, credit, and crypto-enabled financial services.
The Week’s Largest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the biggest disclosed startup funding rounds across Latin America this week, ranked from largest to smallest.
/1. CloudWalk, $1.1B, Fintech, Brazil
CloudWalk is a fintech company that operates InfinitePay, a platform offering payments and financial services for small businesses. The company raised $1.1 billion through a new FIDC issuance led by Bradesco BBI, with participation from Itaú BBA, BTG Pactual, Safra, UBS BB, and BV.
CloudWalk will use the funds to finance receivables for merchants using InfinitePay, helping expand access to working capital. The company has raised about $4 billion through similar structures since 2021. In 2024, it reported $1.088 billion in revenue and $120.4 million in net income, with no delinquency reported in its main fund.
/2. belo, $14M, Fintech, Argentina
belo is a financial platform that allows users to manage both fiat and crypto transactions in one place. The startup raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Tether, with participation from Titan Fund, The Venture City, Mindset Ventures, G2, and existing investors.
belo offers crypto and fiat wallets, international payments, and embedded finance tools, especially for markets with high inflation. The company will use the funds to expand across Latin America and grow its product ecosystem, including LUX, its digital international Visa card. belo has been profitable for three years and is growing its user base quickly, aiming to reach 1 million users in Argentina by 2027.
/3. Segura, $8M, Insurtech, Brazil
Segura is an insurance infrastructure platform that helps brokers manage operations across multiple insurers. The startup raised $8 million in a seed round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kaszek, with participation from Big_Bets and angel investors.
Its platform includes Helena, an AI assistant that helps brokers understand policies, compare products, and manage renewals. Segura will use the funds to hire engineers, expand integrations, and grow across Latin America. Founded in 2024, it already serves about 3,000 brokerage firms.
Conclusion
This week’s funding shows continued strength in fintech across Latin America, especially in payments, crypto, and financial infrastructure. Large capital raises and strong growth metrics highlight investor confidence in platforms that improve access to financial services and support small businesses.
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