This statistic was compiled by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ using figures published by .
Figures refer to fintech companies headquartered in Latin America. Fintech companies are identified using Crunchbase industry tags and keyword-based classifications. Crunchbase does not publish a single formal definition of fintech; companies may be included based on assigned industry categories (e.g., payments, digital banking, blockchain) and descriptive metadata.
The Latin American fintech sector experienced a remarkable boom during the , reaching its peak in terms of new company formations in 2019, when 251 fintechs were established, marking the highest annual founding rates between 2008 and 2025. While the total number of fintechs continued to grow, the pace of new foundations declined significantly after this peak period. This trend culminated in 2025, which saw just **new fintech companies being established, the lowest number of annual foundations during the observed period. Despite this slowdown in new entries, the fintech landscape remained robust, with a total of companies operating in 2025.Â
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