Plata secures a historic US$500 million financing deal from Nomura, marking the largest funding for a Mexican fintech and reinforcing international confidence in the sector.

Target Overview

Plata has successfully secured up to US$500 million in financing, structured by Nomura Securities International, marking the largest funding acquired by a Mexican fintech to date. This transaction, announced in December 2025, signifies a pivotal moment for the digital financial sector in Mexico, showcasing the increasing confidence in Plata's financial, technological, and regulatory framework. Furthermore, this achievement reflects the first involvement of a global Japanese financial institution in such a substantial digital operation, reinforcing international trust in Plata's business model.

This financing, organized by Nomura, adds to Plata's previous collaborations with investors such as Fasanara Capital and Lumina Capital, positioning this transaction as a significant precedent within the Mexican fintech ecosystem due to its scale and the caliber of institutional participants. With this new credit facility, Plata's total institutional financing surpasses US$1.6 billion since its market inception.

Industry Overview in Mexico

The fintech industry in Mexico is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a surge in digital financial services and innovative banking solutions. As one of the largest markets in Latin America, Mexico’s digital financial landscape has attracted significant inv