INFOGRAPHIC: LATAM's Top Weekly Startup Funding — Week 24, 2025

It was a strong week for Latin America’s startup ecosystem, with fintechs and AI-powered platforms across Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S. Latino market securing fresh capital to expand internationally, deepen AI capabilities, and improve access to financial and insurance services.

From no-code accounting tools to autonomous sales agents on WhatsApp, these companies are pushing the boundaries of automation and personalisation for underserved markets.

Simetrik, a Colombian payment infrastructure fintech, raised $30 million in a Series B extension round led by Goldman Sachs Alternative Growth Equity, with participation from Cometa, FinTech Collective, Moore Capital Management, Monashees, and Upload Ventures. This follows a $55 million Series B in 2024, bringing Simetrik’s total Series B raise to $85 million. The company’s platform automates reconciliation, controlling, and accounting using no-code workflows and generative AI. Simetrik will use the capital to expand into Brazil and the U.S., hire talent, and continue platform development. Already active in over 40 countries, Simetrik counts clients such as Nubank, PagBank, and Ebanx, and sees Brazil as its future flagship market in the region.

Xepelin, a Chilean fintech focused on business finance management, secured a $15.75 million credit line from BBVA Spark to scale its operations in Mexico. Xepelin’s platform offers AI-powered tools for smart financing, accounts receivable/payable automation, KPI tracking, and financial risk analysis. The financing marks the start of a strategic relationship with BBVA Spark, with plans to co-develop solutions that support small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico. The move bolsters Xepelin’s mission to modernise financial infrastructure across Latin America.

Crabi, a Mexican insurtech, raised $13.6 million in a round led by Kaszek and Ignia, with backing from 30N, Redwood, Carao, Azuro, and Newtopia. Crabi operates under its own insurer license and partners with dealerships, lenders, and rental firms to distribute its AI-powered car insurance. With over 70% of vehicles in Mexico uninsured, Crabi offers a digital-first solution featuring instant policy issuance, automated claims, and transparent pricing. The new funds will help expand its distribution channels and enhance its AI systems. Crabi has seen over 20x growth in its run rate and tripled its revenue annually over the past three years.

OmniChat, a Brazilian conversational AI startup, raised $9 million in a round led by Quartzo Capital and Altitude Ventures, with participation from Honey Island and Kaszek. The company, founded in 2016, enables businesses to automate sales and customer service across WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and webchat. Its latest product, Whizz, lets companies build and personalise AI sales agents for WhatsApp without coding. OmniChat’s autonomous agents lead full sales journeys with proactive, human-like interaction. The funding will support AI feature development and expansion into sectors such as education, healthcare, and insurance. OmniChat serves over 500 brands, including L’Oréal, Decathlon, and Acer.

Kiwi, a U.S.-based fintech founded by Dominican entrepreneurs, raised a $7.8 million Series A round co-led by LIP Ventures and Advent-Morro Equity Partners. The company targets unbanked and underbanked Latinos in the U.S., offering AI-driven credit services through a mobile-first platform. Kiwi automates the lending process from application to fraud detection and repayment. Having grown its revenue by 300% in 2024 and served over 100,000 users, Kiwi remains profitable while expanding in key Hispanic markets. The round brings its total equity raised to over $15 million, alongside a $75 million credit facility. The funds will fuel U.S. expansion, new product development, and deeper AI capabilities.

These latest rounds underscore Latin America’s momentum in fintech, insurtech, and AI-enabled platforms, with startups leveraging automation and personalisation to close financial access gaps and scale across borders.