INFOGRAPHIC: LatAm's Top Weekly Startup Funding — Week 14, 2025

It was a notable week for startup funding in Latin America, with key rounds across fintech, decentralized finance, and construction technology. These investments signal strong investor interest in the region’s digital infrastructure and financial innovation.

Colombian fintech Addi led the week, raising $70 million to expand its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and credit infrastructure. The funding included a $50 million expansion line from Goldman Sachs and a $20 million mezzanine line from Fasanara Capital. With this latest round, Addi’s total credit lines from these firms now stand at $170 million. The company, which partners with over 18,000 merchants in Colombia, will use the capital to scale operations and enhance its credit offerings.

Divibank, a Brazilian fintech, raised $8.2 million in a round led by Better Tomorrow Ventures, with participation from Alter Global, Allievo Capital, and other investors. The funding will support the development of Divibank Pay, its payment orchestration platform launched in late 2024. The platform is designed to improve payment approval rates and reduce transaction costs for e-commerce and digital businesses.

FinanZero, also based in Brazil, secured $7 million in a round involving existing shareholders. The company, which achieved profitability for the first time in 2023, was valued at $7.6 million pre-money and $8 million post-money. The funds will be directed toward infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of artificial intelligence tools. FinanZero also plans to launch private payday loan offerings through marketplace partners as part of its 2025 growth strategy.

In Uruguay, decentralized finance startup Exactly raised $2 million from Uphold, a finance infrastructure provider. The funding will help further develop the Exa App, a blockchain-based platform for credit and payments. The company aims to expand its user base from over 45,000 to more than 200,000 by the end of 2025, with long-term plans to reach one million users.

Construction tech startup Zinz, based in Curitiba, Brazil, received $43,662 through the Angel Innovative program, an initiative by the Government of Paraná. Zinz connects franchisees and builders through an automated platform that streamlines commercial renovation projects. The company has supported over 70 projects to date, working with a network of 4,000 service providers. The funding will be used to enhance its digital infrastructure and expand its reach in Brazil’s remodeling sector.

This week’s funding activity reinforces Latin America’s growing role in fintech and tech-driven infrastructure, with startups advancing financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.