Prometeo

Prometeo is a fintech infrastructure provider based in Montevideo, Uruguay, that operates as the leading open banking platform in Latin America. The company provides a single unified API that enables businesses to access banking data, validate bank accounts, and execute payments across financial institutions in the region and the United States. Founded in 2018 by Ximena Aleman, Rodrigo Tumaian, and Eduardo Veiga, Prometeo initially started as a virtual wallet before evolving into a comprehensive open banking infrastructure provider. The platform currently connects to over 1,200 financial institutions through more than 1,500 API connections across 11 Latin American countries plus the United States. Prometeo's product suite includes several key offerings. Its Borderless Banking solution facilitates cross-border business-to-business payments and financial operations between the U.S. and Latin America, enabling companies to manage international payments, validate accounts, and consolidate financial data across borders. The company also offers Bank Account Validation services covering 100% of banks in key markets including Mexico, Brazil, and the United States, helping clients prevent fraud and streamline compliance with KYC and AML regulations. In October 2025, Prometeo launched Agentic Banking, the first infrastructure layer in Latin America that enables artificial intelligence systems and large language models to execute real-world financial actions autonomously, including payments, account validation, and treasury operations. The company operates under ISO 27001 security standards with 24/7 system monitoring. Prometeo serves major financial institutions including Citibank, J.P. Morgan, Banco Santander, Bancolombia, and Banco de México, as well as fintechs like Rappi, PayU, and VTEX. The company has raised funding from notable investors including PayPal Ventures, Samsung Next, Antler Elevate, DN Capital, Cometa, and Magma Partners. While headquartered in Uruguay, Prometeo actively serves the Mexican market and maintains operations across Latin America.