Techloy- Addi raised US$86 million in a Series D round, marking the debut of the Brazilian investment bank in international growth equity investment, and reaching a market valuation close to US$1 billion, making it a potential new unicorn.
- Jota completed a US$30 million Series A round with Haun Ventures, which values the company at US$185 million and aims to boost the expansion of its digital account featuring an AI-based financial assistant.
- Blanco raised US$5.2 million in a seed round led by Krealo, focusing on providing digital financial services and factoring solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Fintech companies accounted for the largest investments in Latin America, with several recent announcements corroborating the continuation of this trend.
- According to a February report, instant payments and open finance initiatives are becoming central pillars of the expansion of fintechs in the region.
- Despite growth, Fitch believes that the greater penetration of credit promoted by fintechs remains limited due to still high costs and political uncertainty in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
- As of the end of 2025, there were over 23 thousand active startups in Latin America, with around 3,500 being fintechs.
Addi's recent funding round of US$86 million in Series D financing has propelled its valuation to nearly US$1 billion, positioning it as a potential unicorn in the fintech landscape.12
Meanwhile, Brazilian fintech Jota has successfully completed a US$30 million Series A round with Haun Ventures, marking the fund's first investment in Brazil and valuing Jota at US$185 million.345
In Chile, Blanco has raised US$5.2 million in a seed round led by Krealo, focusing on digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).6
These investments reflect a broader trend, as fintech companies accounted for the largest share of investments in the region. According to a February report, instant payments and open finance initiatives are becoming central to the expansion of fintechs in Latin America.9
However, challenges remain. Fitch highlights that the penetration of credit by fintechs is still limited due to high costs, and political uncertainty in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru could pose risks for the sector by 2026.1011
As of the end of 2025, there were over 23,000 active startups in Latin America, with around 3,500 classified as fintechs, indicating a vibrant but challenging market landscape.12
“Addi has raised US$86 million in a Series D round, positioning itself as a potential unicorn. Meanwhile, Jota and Blanco have also attracted substantial investments, reflecting a robust trend in fintech funding across Latin America.”
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