Clara
Venture Round in 2025
Clara is a spending management platform designed for companies operating in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools, including locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, and financing solutions, all integrated within its software platform. This end-to-end solution aims to simplify and automate corporate expense management, allowing businesses to streamline expense reporting, gain real-time insights into spending, and better control their budgets. By enabling companies to operate with agility and financial clarity, Clara seeks to enhance the economic competitiveness of the region. The company is supported by a range of global and regional investors, reflecting its potential impact on business finances in Latin America.
Cometa is a company focused on enhancing access to quality education in Mexico and Latin America by providing technological and financial tools tailored for the education sector. It has developed a financial payments platform that addresses the challenges posed by a lack of technological resources in educational institutions. This platform offers features such as flexible, fast, and simple payment options, including credit and debit cards, cash, and wire transfers. By automating operational processes related to reconciliation and billing, Cometa enables school administrators to streamline their workflows and save valuable time, ultimately contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico
Tapi is a fintech company that specializes in providing e-wallet solutions and merchant services for both online and in-store transactions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial technology services that streamline payment processes and enhance financial management for businesses and consumers alike. Its payment solutions include digital payment processing, allowing businesses to integrate various payment methods seamlessly. Tapi's e-wallet services enable consumers to manage transactions through mobile wallets that provide features such as balance management and transaction history. For merchants, the company supplies tools for accepting payments, both online and in physical locations, along with analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor sales performance. Additionally, Tapi facilitates cross-border transactions, offering services for international payments and currency exchange. To ensure the security of its transactions, the company employs advanced fraud prevention tools and robust data protection measures.
Aplazo is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing financial access and opportunities in Mexico. Its platform allows users to make online purchases at affiliated stores and pay for them in installments. Customers can apply through the website and choose a delayed payment option, which enables them to manage their finances more effectively. This installment payment plan not only benefits users by providing flexibility in payment but also helps businesses expand their customer base by tapping into new marketing channels. Aplazo aims to empower individuals with financial solutions that promote responsible spending and improve overall access to goods and services.
Yuno is a developer of payment infrastructure technology that allows companies to seamlessly accept a wide range of payment methods and effectively manage fraud through a single integration. The company's platform enhances the customer experience by enabling customizable checkout options and simplifying the addition of new payment methods. Yuno's technology optimizes revenue by intelligently routing transactions to the most suitable processors and automatically retrying declined transactions. It provides a user interface that facilitates the management of various payment methods and fraud prevention services, enabling enterprises to orchestrate transactions and reconcile accounts efficiently.
Pomelo is a fintech-as-a-service platform focused on providing innovative payment solutions in Latin America. The company has developed a digital processing platform designed to enhance payment services by allowing businesses to create virtual accounts and issue prepaid and credit cards. This is achieved through compliant onboarding processes, which facilitate the customization required by fintech companies and embedded finance players for their specific programs. By redefining the possibilities in payment services, Pomelo aims to support the growth and efficiency of financial technology in the region.
GOPASS is a Mobility SuperApp that specializes in providing a financial software application focused on contactless payments. The platform enhances transaction security, allowing customers to perform digital payments without the need for cash or direct contact with cards. This functionality is particularly beneficial for services such as parking and tolls, streamlining the payment process and improving user convenience. By integrating these services into a single app, GOPASS aims to simplify mobility-related transactions for its users.
Cobre is a corporate treasury platform that allows companies to centralize, digitize and automate their payments processes. Our technology helps finance teams and CFOs claim back their time to focus on what really matters: growing their business. We’re committed to creating a frictionless payment process for companies; from cash-in to cash-out, allowing businesses to move money in real time, connect their bank accounts to a central treasury hub, and consolidate a single source for real-time data and reconciliation. Cobre began operations in 2020 and currently serves companies in Colombia and Mexico
Cometa is a company focused on enhancing access to quality education in Mexico and Latin America by providing technological and financial tools tailored for the education sector. It has developed a financial payments platform that addresses the challenges posed by a lack of technological resources in educational institutions. This platform offers features such as flexible, fast, and simple payment options, including credit and debit cards, cash, and wire transfers. By automating operational processes related to reconciliation and billing, Cometa enables school administrators to streamline their workflows and save valuable time, ultimately contributing to improved educational outcomes.
Tienda Pago
Series B in 2022
Tienda Pago is a merchant support platform designed to assist small merchants in emerging markets by facilitating mobile cashless payments and financing for inventory purchases. The company focuses on creating an ecosystem where both distributors and traders can thrive by offering a closed-loop payment mechanism that leverages mobile technology. This system allows merchants to buy high-demand products on credit, thereby increasing their sales and profit margins. Tienda Pago's platform addresses inefficiencies in traditional payment methods, enabling seamless cashless transactions and supporting the growth of small businesses within its network. Through its services, Tienda Pago aims to promote collaboration among participants, encouraging more traders and distributors to engage with its innovative solutions.
DolarApp
Seed Round in 2022
DolarApp is a financial technology company that offers a platform for users in Latin America to manage their finances in both pesos and the USD Coin stablecoin. The application allows users to open a digital account where they can easily convert between pesos and USDc, facilitating the sending, receiving, and payment processes. Users can also save in USDc, benefiting from the potential stability of a dollar-denominated asset. Furthermore, DolarApp provides a global Mastercard that enables users to make purchases with cash back rewards. The app features real-time transaction monitoring, empowering users to track their financial activities and activate investment functionalities as needed.
Kushki is a digital payment platform focused on Latin America, designed to streamline the payments landscape across the region. Founded in 2016 by Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, the company provides an integrated payments solution that caters to e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail. Kushki’s API standardizes various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, facilitating seamless transactions across over 300,000 physical points of payment. Its platform features capabilities such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization, enabling real-time multi-channel payment processing. With operations in countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada, Kushki aims to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and offer businesses comprehensive control and transparency over their payment systems.
Minka is a developer of open banking cloud software focused on enhancing the financial experience for users. The company's platform enables rapid interbank transactions, supports mobile wallets, and manages online tax collection. Additionally, it facilitates transfers of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies, allowing financial institutions to process transactions efficiently. Minka's technology not only streamlines transaction processes but also empowers financial organizations to create and launch new products, ultimately improving how individuals and businesses interact with their finances.
Kalto is a B2B payment company established in 2022 and based in Mexico, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company provides software solutions that enhance cash flow management and streamline payment processes, thus reducing administrative costs for its clients. Kalto's platform integrates merchant and business-to-business payments into e-commerce marketplaces and websites, facilitating seamless payment experiences. By automating payment reconciliation, Kalto enables businesses to offer frictionless checkout solutions, ultimately boosting sales and growth opportunities for SMBs.
Tino is a company focused on revolutionizing the B2B payment landscape by enabling merchants to utilize their credit card receivables as collateral for accessing working capital. Founded in November 2021 by Pedro Sonego de Oliveira and Luis Eduardo Cascão, Tino is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The platform allows retailers to enhance their purchasing power without the need to anticipate receivables, thereby facilitating a more efficient commercial relationship with suppliers. By leveraging data to streamline transactions, Tino helps suppliers increase their business opportunities while managing their default risks effectively. Through its innovative approach, Tino aims to transform the dynamics of B2B buying and selling.
Aplazo is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing financial access and opportunities in Mexico. Its platform allows users to make online purchases at affiliated stores and pay for them in installments. Customers can apply through the website and choose a delayed payment option, which enables them to manage their finances more effectively. This installment payment plan not only benefits users by providing flexibility in payment but also helps businesses expand their customer base by tapping into new marketing channels. Aplazo aims to empower individuals with financial solutions that promote responsible spending and improve overall access to goods and services.
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools. By managing and automating tuition payment receivables, Isaac mitigates financial risks for educational institutions while ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, the platform offers insights into the financial condition of schools, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac transfers a predetermined amount to the school, reflecting their future income, thereby supporting the institution’s financial stability and operational efficiency.
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools. By managing and automating tuition payment receivables, Isaac mitigates financial risks for educational institutions while ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, the platform offers insights into the financial condition of schools, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac transfers a predetermined amount to the school, reflecting their future income, thereby supporting the institution’s financial stability and operational efficiency.
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.
Tino is a company focused on revolutionizing the B2B payment landscape by enabling merchants to utilize their credit card receivables as collateral for accessing working capital. Founded in November 2021 by Pedro Sonego de Oliveira and Luis Eduardo Cascão, Tino is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The platform allows retailers to enhance their purchasing power without the need to anticipate receivables, thereby facilitating a more efficient commercial relationship with suppliers. By leveraging data to streamline transactions, Tino helps suppliers increase their business opportunities while managing their default risks effectively. Through its innovative approach, Tino aims to transform the dynamics of B2B buying and selling.
Aplazo is a fintech company that focuses on enhancing financial access and opportunities in Mexico. Its platform allows users to make online purchases at affiliated stores and pay for them in installments. Customers can apply through the website and choose a delayed payment option, which enables them to manage their finances more effectively. This installment payment plan not only benefits users by providing flexibility in payment but also helps businesses expand their customer base by tapping into new marketing channels. Aplazo aims to empower individuals with financial solutions that promote responsible spending and improve overall access to goods and services.
Kushki is a digital payment platform focused on Latin America, designed to streamline the payments landscape across the region. Founded in 2016 by Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, the company provides an integrated payments solution that caters to e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail. Kushki’s API standardizes various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, facilitating seamless transactions across over 300,000 physical points of payment. Its platform features capabilities such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization, enabling real-time multi-channel payment processing. With operations in countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada, Kushki aims to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and offer businesses comprehensive control and transparency over their payment systems.
Clara is a spending management platform designed for companies operating in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools, including locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, and financing solutions, all integrated within its software platform. This end-to-end solution aims to simplify and automate corporate expense management, allowing businesses to streamline expense reporting, gain real-time insights into spending, and better control their budgets. By enabling companies to operate with agility and financial clarity, Clara seeks to enhance the economic competitiveness of the region. The company is supported by a range of global and regional investors, reflecting its potential impact on business finances in Latin America.
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.
Chatpay
Seed Round in 2020
ChatPay Tecnologia LTDA, established in 2020 and headquartered in Nova Lima, Brazil, develops a mobile application designed to facilitate financial transactions through social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp. The application features a custom sales page and dashboard, enabling users to perform banking services directly within their chat interfaces. Additionally, ChatPay is creating a platform that allows individuals to establish exclusive WhatsApp chat channels, offering tools for administrators to manage memberships and monetize their channels. This innovative approach aims to integrate e-commerce and social interaction, providing a seamless experience for users seeking to access financial services via familiar social media environments.
Remessa Online
Series B in 2020
Remessa Online is a Brazilian company founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, specializing in international money transfer services. The platform enables both individuals and businesses to conduct incoming and outgoing wire transfers across borders, catering to over 300,000 customers in more than 100 countries. By leveraging proprietary technology, Remessa Online offers a streamlined and cost-effective solution for foreign exchange, with fees significantly lower than traditional local options. The company aims to simplify and automate cross-border transactions, enhancing user experience while addressing clients' global financial needs. Its mission is to facilitate a world without physical borders, allowing clients to focus on their international aspirations.
BeeTech Global, founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, specializes in payment processing solutions and cross-border infrastructure for currency exchange. The company provides a range of services, including Remessa Online, which facilitates online remittances for individuals, and Remessa Online for Business, catering specifically to business transactions. Additionally, BeeTech offers Beeconnect, a platform that enables businesses to provide currency exchange services to their clients, and BeeCâmbio, a physical currency exchange store. By leveraging financial technology and innovation, BeeTech aims to enhance transparency and reduce the costs associated with currency exchange, thereby transforming the way individuals and businesses connect globally.
Kushki is a digital payment platform focused on Latin America, designed to streamline the payments landscape across the region. Founded in 2016 by Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, the company provides an integrated payments solution that caters to e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail. Kushki’s API standardizes various payment methods, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, facilitating seamless transactions across over 300,000 physical points of payment. Its platform features capabilities such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization, enabling real-time multi-channel payment processing. With operations in countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada, Kushki aims to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and offer businesses comprehensive control and transparency over their payment systems.
Cuenca, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a FinTech company specializing in digital financial services. It operates a mobile-based bill payment platform, enabling users to settle mobile, electricity, water, and other utility bills conveniently. Additionally, Cuenca offers online banking services through its application, providing users with competitive interest rates, loan facilities, and secure digital money deposits and repayments.
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.
Tienda Pago
Series A in 2018
Tienda Pago is a merchant support platform designed to assist small merchants in emerging markets by facilitating mobile cashless payments and financing for inventory purchases. The company focuses on creating an ecosystem where both distributors and traders can thrive by offering a closed-loop payment mechanism that leverages mobile technology. This system allows merchants to buy high-demand products on credit, thereby increasing their sales and profit margins. Tienda Pago's platform addresses inefficiencies in traditional payment methods, enabling seamless cashless transactions and supporting the growth of small businesses within its network. Through its services, Tienda Pago aims to promote collaboration among participants, encouraging more traders and distributors to engage with its innovative solutions.
Increase
Seed Round in 2015
Increase is a financial technology company that provides tools designed to help businesses streamline their operations and manage their finances more effectively. Its main products, IncreaseCard and IncreaseConciliacion, enable over 25,000 businesses in Latin America to gain better control over cash flow, reconciliation processes, and accounting. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Argentina, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. While it counts major corporations like Latam, Shell, Staples, Farmacity, and Bravo among its clients, the majority of its users are small and mid-sized businesses. Increase's platform includes features such as a sales payment calculator for debit and credit cards and a reconciliation tool that provides daily sales reports, helping merchants track and manage their credit card transactions effectively.