Startups across Latin America raised a combined $10.3 million this week, based on disclosed rounds tracked by Techloy. AI startups secured the largest share of funding, while fintech infrastructure and data platforms also attracted investor interest.
The Week’s Largest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the biggest disclosed startup funding rounds across Latin America this week, ranked from largest to smallest.
/1. Inner AI, $6M, AI, Brazil
Brazil-based startup Inner AI raised a $6 million seed round co-led by Canary and ONEVC, with participation from Norte, Crivo Ventures, and Phenomen VC. The round values the company at $100 million.
Inner AI brings together more than 50 AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, into a single workspace. The platform helps users manage workflows and access multiple AI tools in one place. With the funding, Inner AI is launching Squad.com, a platform that allows businesses to deploy autonomous AI agents across sales, finance, and marketing.
/2. Depay, $4M, Fintech, Argentina
Argentina-based fintech Depay raised $4 million in a seed round backed by North Island Ventures, Digital Currency Group, CMT Digital, Verda Ventures, Onigiri Capital, and Hash3.
Depay builds real-time payment infrastructure that connects instant payment systems across countries. Its platform allows banks and digital wallets to offer QR payments globally through a single integration.
The company will use the funds to expand across Latin America, integrate payment systems in Asia, and enter markets in Africa and Europe, while strengthening its technology and regulatory capabilities. Depay has already processed over $400 million in payments and reaches more than 300 million users through its network.
/3. Falaê, $300K, Foodtech, Brazil
Brazilian startup Falaê raised about $300,000 (R$1.5 million) in its first funding round led by Investidores.vc.
Falaê builds a data intelligence platform for restaurants, helping them collect and analyze customer feedback in real time. The platform turns this data into insights such as customer return rates, average spending, and satisfaction levels. The company will use the funding to improve its platform and scale its operations as it aims to become a leading provider of customer data tools for the food service industry.
Conclusion
This week’s funding shows continued investor focus on AI-driven platforms and fintech infrastructure. From AI workspaces to cross-border payments and data intelligence tools, startups are building systems that improve efficiency and decision-making across industries in Latin America.
Jeminipe Fasheun-Motesho
