PreSeed Round Offical Announcement
Flipzen, a leading AI-powered cross-border compliance automation platform, proudly announces the close of its oversubscribed $1 million Pre-Seed funding round. The round attracted strong interest and was led by iThink VC (Paraguay) with participation of Tantauco Ventures (Chile), Nido Ventures (Mexico/US), Worthit (Perú), ANII (Uruguay's National Innovation Agency), alongside prominent angel investors who have been instrumental in supporting Flipzen’s evolution from Flipando to FlipFlow, and now, Flipzen.
The participation of strategic investors across Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay highlights Flipzen's commitment to streamlining compliance workflows for fintechs, banks, and financial institutions. By addressing the high costs, regulatory fragmentation, and operational hurdles of compliance, Flipzen enables businesses to expand confidently into emerging markets that were once considered unviable.
💡 Unlocking Growth in Emerging Markets Through Smarter Compliance Automation
In regions where regulatory landscapes are fragmented and compliance costs are disproportionately high, Flipzen empowers organizations to navigate complexity with clarity, precision, and efficiency.
Leveraging over 100 custom AI Compliance Agents, Flipzen automates processes such as KYC, KYB, document reviewing, and regulatory reporting, effectively addressing critical compliance pain points.
Impact at a Glance:
- 90% reduction in onboarding time for new vendors and high-risk clients.
- 50% decrease in compliance-related operational costs.
This isn’t just about improving workflows—it’s about unlocking untapped markets and fueling sustainable growth across borders.
🌍 Dream Big, Scale Global, Act Local
"Our oversubscribed Pre-Seed round is a testament to the massive need for smarter compliance solutions in emerging markets," said Maia Brenner – CEO & Founder. "With the backing of strategic investors from Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay, Flipzen isn’t just breaking down regulatory barriers—it’s building a seamless, scalable foundation for financial institutions to grow responsibly across borders."
Flipzen delivers more than just AI automation—it delivers tangible business results. With state-of-the-art AI Agentic systems, Flipzen deploys compliance solutions that are:
- Accessible: Designed for underserved and untapped markets.
- Affordable: Delivering rapid ROI through efficiency gains.
- Scalable: Adapting dynamically to ever-changing regulations across regions.
"Our platform doesn’t just automate tasks—it learns, improves, and adapts over time. It frees humans from manual, repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic risk management and sustainable growth. Compliance isn’t just a cost center anymore. With Flipzen and AI agents, it becomes a catalyst for innovation, expansion, and market dominance," Brenner added.
🔗 Backed by Leading Investors with Bold Vision
💡 iThink VC
Ithink invests in exceptional entrepreneurs solving structural challenges in Latin America through technology, supporting scalable solutions with long-term regional impact.
🌉 Tantauco Ventures
Known for building bridges, Tantauco Ventures connects portfolio companies with investors, industry leaders, and advisors, fostering collaboration and creating impactful growth opportunities.
🪺 Nido Ventures
Focused on cross-border innovation, Nido Ventures empowers B2B tech companies transforming foundational industries in the United States/Mexico corridor.
🤝 Worthit
Worthit invests in early-stage B2B SaaS companies in Latin America, focusing on high-growth potential startups, providing strategic connections and access to corporate partners, investors, and key stakeholders across LATAM.
🏢 ANII (Uruguay’s National Innovation Agency)
ANII supports innovative entrepreneurs and young companies through targeted funding programs designed to accelerate product development, process innovation, and strategic growth initiatives.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships
Flipzen is also supported by global innovation programs including:
- Cubo Itaú: A thriving hub for +40 startups driving regional innovation.
- Microsoft for Startups: Providing cloud services, technology infrastructure, and growth resources.
- AWS for Startups Program: Enabling scalable infrastructure and innovation acceleration.
🚀 What’s Next for Flipzen?
With this oversubscribed funding round, Flipzen is set to:
- Accelerate product development to optimize cross-border compliance workflows.
- Expand regional presence across Mexico, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- Grow its team of AI and compliance experts to address the increasing demands of financial institutions operating in emerging markets.
"As a Uruguayan startup, we carry a global mindset from day one. We are a post-Dlocal, post-Nowports, post-Auth0 era startup. We understand the challenges of our region but, most importantly, the opportunities of uniting exceptional talent with state-of-the-art technology to solve real global compliance challenges”.
As one investor told us, 'If you crack LATAM regulations, you’ve cracked them all.'
Montevideo has become a regional innovation hub, and Punta del Este is now home to world-class talent that has successfully exited unicorn startups and continues to drive innovation globally. From Uruguay to the world, we’re combining cutting-edge AI technology with deep regional expertise to revolutionize how financial institutions approach compliance," concluded Maia Brenner.
About Flipzen
Flipzen is an AI-powered cross-border compliance automation platform, transforming how fintechs, banks, and financial institutions operate in emerging markets. By automating KYC, KYB, document reviewing, and regulatory processes, Flipzen empowers businesses to scale confidently across borders, reduce compliance costs, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and precision.
Flipzen enables organizations to onboard clients, vendors, and merchants at unprecedented speed, offering real-time risk analytics and creating a framework where compliance isn’t an obstacle but a growth enabler.
Founded in 2022, Flipzen evolved from Flipando.ai and FlipFlow and now empowers organizations to flip the world in Zen Mode — where trust, transparency, and growth flow seamlessly across global markets.
👉 Follow our journey as we continue to Flip, Flow, and Stay Zen. 🚀✨