Weekly Funding Highlights in LATAM - Week 35, 2025 (Infographic)

Latin American Startups Secure Millions in Funding

In a significant development for the tech and financial sectors in Latin America, a series of investments have been secured by various companies in the region.

Starian Secures $118 Million

Brazilian vertical SaaS company Starian has secured a strategic investment of $118 million. Launched as a spinoff from Softplan, Starian offers specialized software in construction, legal intelligence, and operational efficiency. With 16,000 customers, the company plans to accelerate acquisitions, strengthen existing verticals, and expand into new markets with the new investment. Starian's new minority partner is global private equity fund General Atlantic.

Guama Raises $1.5 Million

Colombian fintech Guama has raised $1.5 million in a seed round. Guama provides credit cards with limits starting at $50 to underbanked individuals without traditional credit histories using cashflow-based underwriting. The startup already has more than 6,000 active users and over 75,000 applications, processing $1.6 million in transactions to date.

VAAS Secures $3.7 Million

The Brazilian risk management startup VAAS has 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. Founded in 2023 by a trio who previously sold Decora for $100 million, VAAS has more than 30 clients, including GWM, Stellantis, and Banco Mercantil, and has reached R$12 million ($2.2 million) in ARR.

Mercado de Recebíveis Secures $55.4 Million

Brazilian fintech Mercado de Recebíveis has closed a new round at a valuation of $55.4 million. The company, which reached break-even in May and launched its own credit card this year, is targeting R$10 billion ($1.85 billion) in POS transactions in 2025. The fresh capital will support the expansion of sales and technology teams and strengthen the company's position in new regions and product verticals.

Kira Expands in Latin America

Payments infrastructure startup Kira, founded in 2024, raised $6.7 million in seed funding. Kira's financial infrastructure combines stablecoins, AI-powered compliance, and plug-and-play APIs, enabling companies to launch global fintech products without blockchain expertise or complex regulatory approval. Kira plans to expand in Latin America, starting with Colombia, while also scaling technical teams across Mexico, Colombia, and Miami.

ODATA, Parque Arauco S.A., and Green Financings

In recent months, several companies secured funding in Latin America's financial sector. ODATA obtained a record $1.02 billion green financing to expand sustainable data center infrastructure across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, aiming to support growing demand for cloud computing and AI. Parque Arauco S.A. issued the first green bond in South America's retail real estate sector on the Peruvian market, raising $70 million to finance sustainable shopping center development. These financings were motivated by the need for sustainable infrastructure growth and the positive market outlook in technology and real estate sectors.

Mercado de Recebíveis Processes Over $1 Billion in Volume

Mercado de Recebíveis expects more than R$1 billion ($184.7 million) in processed volume this year. Headline joined as a new investor in the company.

Latin American Startups Secure Over $144 Million

This week, Latin American startups secured over $144 million across various sectors. The investments are a testament to the growing interest in the region's tech and financial sectors and the potential for significant growth and innovation.