INFOGRAPHIC: LATAM's Top Weekly Startup Funding — Week 23, 2025

It was a strong week for Latin America’s tech and innovation ecosystem, with startups in fintech, education, healthcare AI, and mobility securing fresh capital to drive product development, expand operations, and enhance access to critical services across the region.

From payroll-backed funds to AI-driven oncology screening, these companies are reshaping traditional sectors through technology, data, and scale.

Agibank, a Brazilian digital bank, raised $358 million through its first Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC), backed by payroll loan operations and coordinated by Santander and Itaú BBA. The issuance, rated ‘AAA.br’ by Moody’s Local, was oversubscribed threefold by more than 20 institutional investors, marking Agibank’s debut in the FIDC market. The funds will support new credit operations, complementing the bank’s structured funding strategy alongside securitised debentures. With a loan portfolio of $5.4 billion and a 52% growth rate over the past year, Agibank posted a Q1 net profit of $62.7 million and a return on average equity of 45.2%. The move strengthens the bank’s capital markets presence while diversifying funding sources.

Principia, an edtech and fintech platform in Brazil, secured $34 million to accelerate its AI-powered academic management software and expand its zero-default tuition solution. The funding includes $14.3 million in extended Series A equity led by Valor Capital Group and $19.7 million via FIDCs and securitisation vehicles. Serving over 600 educational institutions and 500,000 students, Principia automates enrollment, collections, and digital support services to reduce costs and increase predictability for schools. With annualised revenue of $30.4 million in Q1 2025, the company is doubling down on AI features, including automated student assignments and deeper financial integrations to improve cash flow and reduce dropouts.

Finnecto, a Chilean SaaS startup focused on automating business payments and expense management, raised $1.7 million in a pre-seed round led by Amador and Salkantay Ventures. Other participants include Kfund, BuenTrip Ventures, Hustle Fund, and ADN Ventures. Finnecto’s AI-driven platform reduces expense cycle time by up to 80% and slashes operating costs by up to 40%, while ensuring compliance and financial traceability. The company, already active in Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, will use the capital to scale its product architecture, grow its sales and engineering teams, and deepen its regional footprint across Latin America.

Huna, a Brazilian AI startup focused on oncology, raised $1.5 million to expand its “multi-cancer” screening platform based on blood test analysis. Kortex Ventures led the round with backing from big_bets, Niu Ventures, New Ventures Capital, and angel investors. Huna’s algorithms help detect cancers like breast, prostate, cervical, and lung by analysing routine lab data such as complete blood counts. Its research will be presented at ASCO 2025, highlighting the potential of AI in early cancer detection. With over 5 million exams already processed, Huna aims to scale its database and provide public and private healthcare institutions with more accurate, accessible diagnostic tools.

Rhino, a Brazilian urban mobility startup offering hybrid and armoured vehicles, raised $1 million in a follow-up round just months after securing $1.8 million in media-for-equity funding. The round was led by AngelsDeck Global Ventures (Dubai) and Clapper Venture (San Francisco), with funds going toward app upgrades, fleet expansion, and service coverage in São Paulo. Rhino also announced a strategic partnership with the BTG Pactual Terminal at Guarulhos Airport, offering private, tech-enabled executive transport services. Backed by Volvo Car Brasil, the service integrates with the terminal's infrastructure and offers high-end amenities including private customs and chef-curated menus.

These latest rounds underscore Latin America’s momentum across core sectors—finance, education, health, and mobility—with startups using AI, automation, and financial innovation to improve lives and unlock growth at scale.