Latin America Fintech Sector Report 2024-2025

The fintech sector in Latin America is showing signs of stabilisation and progress toward long-term solidity and resilience. Fintech startups cater to the unbanked population, and the region has seen dynamic regulatory developments, with more regulatory frameworks emerging to support segments, such as open finance, and the use of regulatory innovation tools, such as innovation hubs and regulatory sandboxes. Additionally, fintechs continue to attract the most venture capital investment among start-ups. Brazil still hosts the majority of players in Latin America (1,592 as of December 2023, according to the Brazilian think tank Distrito). Mexico has the second largest number of fintechs, with 773 companies as of the end of 2023, followed by Colombia, which has 369, and Argentina with 343.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Fintech" sector for South America. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Fintech" sector in South America
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in South America
• Ascertain South America’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in South America.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors