Kira, a Miami-based fintech infrastructure platform, has announced the successful closure of a $6.7 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Vamos Ventures, Stellar Blockchain, Grit Capital Partners, Credibly Neutral Ventures, Michael Seibel, and Oso Trava.
Founded by fintech veterans Edrizio De La Cruz (formerly of Arcus, acquired by Mastercard), José Alberto ‘Beto’ Díaz, and Camilo Jiménez, Kira operates at the forefront of embedded finance. The platform enables enterprises and startups to launch AI-powered financial products, such as payments, remittances, and savings, by integrating stablecoins and Vertical AI Agents into their operations.
The newly acquired capital will facilitate Kira’s expansion into Latin America, with an initial focus on South American markets. The company plans to implement automated compliance processes tailored to local regulations, beginning with Colombia. Additionally, the funds will support the growth of Kira’s technical teams in Mexico, Colombia, and Miami, and aid in the development of new fintech products, including yield-bearing business accounts and international credit services.
CEO Edrizio De La Cruz emphasized the company’s mission: “This funding allows us to accelerate building the infrastructure Latin America needs to compete in the global digital economy. Our vision is that a company in Mexico City, Bogotá, or Lima can move money as easily and quickly as in New York or London” .
With $3 million in revenue in its first year of operations, Kira is poised to play a pivotal role in transforming the fintech landscape across emerging markets, providing businesses with the tools to offer modern financial services to the underbanked populations.
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