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Kavak Raises $300 Million Led by a16z Growth, Marking Firm’s Largest Single Investment in a Latin American Company

The company plans to channel the funds into financing growth, AI automation, marketplace expansion following its first month of consolidated profitability in December 2025.

Overview

  • Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Growth committed $200 million, with WCM Investment Management co-leading and Lingotto Innovation, Foxhaven, Galdana Ventures, Stelac, and Allen & Company participating.
  • Kavak says the capital will strengthen its balance sheet, scale customer financing, invest in AI-driven operations, and accelerate marketplace initiatives.
  • The company reported nearly 120,000 transactions in 2025, about 40% year-over-year growth, and its first full month of consolidated global profitability in December 2025.
  • Kavak’s fintech arm has originated over $1 billion since inception and averaged roughly $600 million annualized in customer credit during Q4 2025, entering 2026 with rapid fintech growth.
  • The marketplace ecosystem now counts more than 5,000 commercial partners across dealers, fleets, banks, and insurers in Latin America and other emerging markets.