Weekly Infographic on the Top Startup Funding in Latin America - Week 35, 2025
In the vibrant world of Latin American startups, the past week has been marked by significant fundraisings, expansions, and milestones. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable developments.
Guama Raises $1.5 Million
Colombian fintech startup Guama, founded in 2023, recently secured $1.5 million in a seed round. With over 6,000 active users and more than 75,000 applications, Guama has already processed $1.6 million in transactions. The funding round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Stellar Development Foundation, Vamos Ventures, Grit Ventures, Michael Seibel, and Oso Trava.
Kira Secures $6.7 Million
Another payments infrastructure startup, Kira, founded in 2024, raised $6.7 million in seed funding. Kira combines stablecoins, AI-powered compliance, and plug-and-play APIs to provide financial infrastructure. The startup aims to expand into five countries within the next 18 months, offering new services such as yield-bearing accounts and international credit services.
VAAS Secures $3.7 Million
Brazilian risk management startup VAAS, founded in 2023, secured $3.7 million in a funding round. VAAS connects more than 40 data and intelligence agencies to help companies prevent fraud and manage compliance. The round was led by Headline, with participation from ABSeed, Honey Island, and 4UM Investimentos. VAAS currently has more than 30 clients, including GWM, Stellantis, and Banco Mercantil, and has reached R$12 million ($2.2 million) in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), aiming to hit R$45 million ($8.3 million) by 2026.
Starian's $118 Million Investment
Brazilian vertical SaaS company Starian secured $118 million in a strategic investment. A spinoff from Softplan, Starian was launched with 16,000 customers. General Atlantic, a minority partner in Starian, aims to accelerate acquisitions and expand into new markets. Starian bundles specialised software ecosystems in construction, legal intelligence, and operational efficiency.
Mercado de Recebíveis' Expansion and Milestones
Brazilian fintech Mercado de Recebíveis closed a new round at a valuation of $55.4 million. The company, which expects more than R$1 billion in processed volume this year, reached break-even in May and launched its own credit card this year. Headline joined as a new investor in Mercado de Recebíveis. The fresh capital will support the expansion of sales and technology teams, with Mercado de Recebíveis targeting R$10 billion in POS transactions in 2025.
Latin American Startups Raised Over $144 Million
In the past year, Latin American companies that closed Series A rounds in sectors like SaaS, Receivables Financing, Payment Infrastructure, Risk Management, and Credit Access include Addi (Colombia), Konfio (Mexico), and Credijusto (Mexico). These companies plan to expand primarily in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile.
In this week alone, Latin American startups secured over $144 million, reflecting the growing interest and investment in the region's burgeoning startup ecosystem. These developments underscore the potential for significant growth and innovation in Latin America's tech sector.
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