This week’s Espresso covers news from Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, and more!

Outline of this episode:

• [00:30] – Addi secures $35M financing deal from BBVA Spark
• [00:38] – Avista secures $10M from Ninety One
• [00:46] – Plenna raises $6M Series A
• [01:00] – Kira raises $2M to launch AI-stablecoin fintech API
• [01:08] – Mexico’s Banco Plata prices $120M bond offering
• [01:16] – AlugaMais secures $2M for 12-month rent advances
• [01:23] – Neon raises $129M in Series E extension round
• [01:44] – FiT acquires Neurona to expand fintech infrastructure in Latin America

Resources & people mentioned:

• Startups: Neurona, Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, Plata, AlugaMais, Neon,
• VCs: BBVA Spark, Ninety One, Dalus Capital, New Ventures, Fondation Botnar, SRM Ventures, IFC, DEG
• Organizations: FiT,
• People: Karla Berman,