LatAm FinTech Soars in Q3 2025: Brazil Drives 54% Deal Activity Growth, QI Tech Secures $63M

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The Latin American FinTech sector experienced a significant resurgence in the third quarter of 2025, marked by a substantial increase in both investment deal activity and overall funding. This robust growth highlights a renewed investor confidence and a dynamic expansion within the region’s digital financial services landscape.

LatAm FinTech Deal Activity Surges by 54% Quarter-on-Quarter

Q3 2025 showcased strong indicators of recovery across the LatAm FinTech market. The region successfully closed 54 funding rounds, representing an impressive 54% increase from the 35 deals recorded in Q2 2025. This momentum is further underscored by a 46% rise compared to the 37 deals completed in Q3 2024, signaling sustained investor interest.

Total capital raised reached a remarkable $572 million during the quarter. This figure demonstrates a 44% increase from $398.1 million in Q2 2025 and an even more significant 82% surge when compared to $314.7 million in Q3 2024. The combined growth in deal volume and capital injection points to an accelerating momentum within the regional FinTech ecosystem, driven by an expanding array of investment opportunities and growing confidence in digital financial innovation.

Brazilian FinTechs Dominate the LatAm Investment Landscape with 63% of All Deals

Brazil unequivocally maintained its leading position within the Latin American FinTech sector in Q3 2025. Brazilian companies accounted for 34 deals, securing an impressive 63% share of all regional investments. This marks a substantial 79% increase from the 19 deals (51% share) that Brazilian firms attracted in Q3 2024, cementing the country’s status as a powerhouse in FinTech investment.

Following Brazil, Colombia emerged as the second most active market with 7 deals, capturing a 13% share. This represents a 40% rise from 5 deals (14% share) in the previous year. Mexico ranked third with 6 deals, holding an 11% share, though it experienced a 25% decline from 8 deals (22% share) in Q3 2024. Despite Mexico’s slight downturn, both Brazil and Colombia significantly strengthened their positions as pivotal FinTech hubs in the region.

The notable surge in Brazil’s deal count and market share highlights its continuous appeal for investment, reflecting a maturing innovation ecosystem and steadfast investor confidence in its burgeoning FinTech sector.

QI Tech Secures $63M Series B Extension, Bolstering Brazil’s FinTech Infrastructure

Among the quarter’s most significant deals, QI Tech, a Brazil-based FinTech specializing in comprehensive financial infrastructure solutions, successfully closed a $63 million Series B extension round. This substantial investment was spearheaded by General Atlantic, with ongoing support from Across Capital.

Established in 2018, QI Tech empowers financial institutions, FinTech companies, and various enterprises to develop and scale products across a broad spectrum of services, including banking, payments, lending, investments, and insurance. The company leverages a unified API-driven platform, underpinned by robust regulatory licenses, to deliver its innovative solutions.

The new capital infusion is earmarked to accelerate product development, enhance strategic acquisitions, and solidify QI Tech’s leadership within Brazil’s competitive financial infrastructure sector. Following its recent acquisitions of Zaig, Singulare, and Builders Bank, QI Tech has rapidly grown to become the country’s largest FIDC custodian, managing an impressive $17 billion in assets under custody and $25 billion in assets under management.

Furthermore, QI Tech is actively expanding its footprint into insurance and foreign exchange services. Within just six months of launching its insurance-as-a-service platform, the company has already issued $27 million in premiums, demonstrating its commitment to modernizing financial operations across Latin America.

Source: https://fintech.global/2025/11/17/brazilian-companies-dominated-latam-fintech-deals-in-q3-as-deal-activity-grew-by-54-qoq/

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