InDrive Launches Aurora Ventures
inDrive, the ride‑hailing and fintech platform operating in 48 countries, announced the launch of Aurora Ventures, an investment program dedicated to women‑led startups in emerging markets. The pilot will allocate up to $250,000 per company and target early‑stage firms across Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, with a goal of completing five to seven deals in 2026. Aurora Ventures will prioritize fintech solutions for the unbanked and micro‑business lending, offering mentorship and investor connections alongside capital. The initiative sits within inDrive’s New Ventures division, which has pledged up to $100 million for broader startup investments.
Mozart Raises $600K Pre-Seed Round
Uruguayan fintech Mozart closed a $600,000 pre‑seed round led by Orbit Ventures, with participation from Picante VC and regional angels. The startup’s conversational AI platform automates debt‑recovery negotiations, analyzing tone and sentiment to improve outcomes without human oversight. Mozart already...
Beepay Raises $400K Seed Round
Brazilian retail‑tech startup Beepay closed a $400,000 seed round, with $200,000 led by Comunitá, the venture arm of cooperative bank Sicredi. The round also saw participation from ACATE Invest and Ventiur. Beepay’s autonomous checkout platform lets shoppers scan items via...
Enter Raises $100M Round and Reaches Unicorn Status
Brazilian legal‑tech startup Enter announced a $100 million financing round led by Founders Fund, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion and making it the first Latin American unicorn focused on legal AI. The company’s platform uses artificial intelligence to automate end‑to‑end litigation...
Belo Raises $14M Series A Led by Tether
Belo, an Argentine fintech that blends fiat and crypto services, closed a $14 million Series A round led by stable‑coin issuer Tether. The funding will support expansion across Latin America and the rollout of its digital Visa card, LUX. Belo has been...
Segura Raises $8M Seed Round
Brazilian insurtech startup Segura announced an $8 million seed round co‑led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kaszek. The platform consolidates quotes, policies, renewals and billing for brokers, powered by its AI assistant Helena that interprets policy data and guides renewals. Segura already...
CloudWalk Raises $1.1B Through FIDC Issuance
Brazilian fintech CloudWalk secured $1.1 billion from institutional investors through a new FIDC‑linked issuance, led by Bradesco BBI and supported by major banks such as Itaú BBA and BTG Pactual. The capital will be used to purchase receivables from merchants on...
Habi Secures $40M Credit Line From BBVA Spark
Colombian proptech Habi has secured a $40 million credit line from BBVA Spark, adding to a prior $60 million facility in Mexico and bringing its total credit access to $100 million. Founded in 2019, Habi’s platform leverages data and AI to streamline home...
Aro Raises $2.5M Pre-Seed Round
Brazilian fintech Aro announced a $2.5 million pre‑seed round led by ONEVC and 17Sigma, with participation from Norte Ventures, Gilgamesh and Grão VC. The startup’s AI‑driven platform evaluates behavioral data to match middle‑ and lower‑income consumers with suitable credit products. Since...
FanBase Raises $600K Extension Round
Brazilian sports‑tech startup FanBase announced a $600,000 extension round led by DOMO.VC, following a $1 million raise in August 2025. The company’s SaaS platform bundles ticketing, e‑commerce, food‑and‑beverage ordering and payments to deliver data‑driven fan experiences. FanBase currently powers 30% of...
Plata Raises $405M Series C at $5B Valuation
Mexican fintech Plata closed a $405 million Series C round, pushing its valuation to $5 billion. The round was led by Bicycle Capital with participation from Kora, Qatar Investment Authority and BTG Pactual. Plata, now a fully licensed digital bank, plans to expand lending,...
Mundi Ventures Reaches First Close of $100M LatAm Fund
Spanish venture capital firm Mundi Ventures announced the first close of its LatAm Fund I, a $100 million vehicle dedicated to Latin America and the Caribbean. The fund has already secured commitments from BID Invest, Cofides and two regional financial groups....
BOND Raises $2M to Automate SME Accounting in Brazil with AI
Brazilian fintech BOND announced a $2 million pre‑seed round led by Propel Venture Partners, with participation from Kiara Capital, Norte Ventures, Hypersphere and angel investor Patrick Sigrist. The startup uses artificial intelligence to automate core accounting tasks for small and medium‑sized...
Depay Raises $4M Seed Round
Depay, an Argentine real‑time payments infrastructure startup, closed a $4 million seed round backed by North Island Ventures, Digital Currency Group, CMT Digital, Verda Ventures, Onigiri Capital and Hash3. The platform lets banks and digital wallets offer QR‑based instant payments across...
Inner AI Raises $6M Seed Round
Brazilian AI startup Inner AI announced a $6 million seed round that values the company at $100 million. The financing, co‑led by Canary and ONEVC, brings together investors such as Norte, Crivo Ventures, and Phenomen VC. Inner AI’s platform consolidates more than 50...