Kira Raises $6.7M Seed Round to Transform Latin America’s FinTech Infrastructure
Kira, the global payments infrastructure platform, announced the closing of a $6.7 million seed funding round led by Blockchange Venture Capital, with participation from Stellar Development Foundation, Vamos Ventures, Grit Ventures, Michael Seibel, and Oso Trava, a renowned entrepreneur and investor known for his CRACKS podcast. This announcement comes just one month after securing a previous $2 million round and achieving $3 million in revenue at debut.
The funding will enable Kira to accelerate its regional expansion, with an initial focus on Colombia, where the company is implementing automated compliance processes tailored to local regulations. Additionally, the capital will be allocated to strengthen its technical teams across Mexico, Colombia, and Miami, and to develop new financial products.
Infrastructure for the Next-Generation FinTech
Kira was founded by Edrizio De La Cruz (former founder of Arcus, acquired by Mastercard), Beto Díaz (payments and blockchain specialist), and Camilo Jiménez (fintech expert). For over a year, they operated in stealth mode, building infrastructure that combines stablecoins, artificial intelligence, and enterprise APIs to eliminate the technical and regulatory barriers that currently prevent non-financial companies from launching global fintech products.
Kira’s platform enables any company to offer services such as international payments, payroll, or USD digital accounts through a single API, without requiring blockchain expertise or lengthy regulatory processes.
“This funding round will allow us to accelerate building the infrastructure that Latin America needs to compete in the global digital economy. Our vision is for companies in Mexico City, Bogotá, or Lima to move money with the same ease and speed as those in New York or London” said Edrizio De La Cruz, CEO and co-founder of Kira.
Strategic Investor Support
The round was led by Blockchange Venture Capital, a fund specializing in blockchain infrastructure and enterprise FinTech.
“Kira is solving one of global commerce’s most complex challenges: friction in cross-border payments” commented Ken Seiff, partner at Blockchange Venture Capital. “Edrizio, Beto, and Camilo’s team possesses the experience, vision, and execution capability to lead this transformation. Their previous experience building and selling a fintech company gives them a unique market advantage.”
The participation of Stellar Development Foundation reinforces Kira’s technical vision by leveraging the Stellar network for fast, low-cost payments. Vamos Ventures contributes deep Latin American market knowledge, while Oso Trava adds his entrepreneurial experience and extensive reach within the region’s tech ecosystem.
Expansion Plans
With the new investment, Kira is preparing for an accelerated expansion phase. The company will strengthen its technical teams in Mexico, Colombia, and Miami while advancing its immediate market entry in Colombia, where it’s already implementing automated compliance processes. Simultaneously, the company is developing new products, including yield-bearing business accounts and international credit options.
Their roadmap includes deploying operations across five Latin American countries within the next 18 months, while strengthening partnerships with regional banks and payment processors to expand their reach.
