- bySara Delgado
- August 13, 2024
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Japanese financial services group Credit Saison allocated $100m each for newly-formed subsidiaries Credit Saison Brazil and Credit Saison Mexico.
“We chose Mexico and Brazil for their market potential and mature fintech ecosystems. Latin America holds the greatest growth potential for us outside Asia,” said Kosuke Mori, CEO of Saison International.
Saison Capital, Credit Saison’s venture arm, invests up to $30M annually in early-stage companies worldwide. Initially focused on Japan, Southeast Asia, and India, it targets startups in fintech, e-commerce, and Web3.
Kenichi Ito leads Credit Saison Brazil’s São Paulo office, with Alvaro Landi and Ziheng Li overseeing investments. In Mexico, Carlos Rius manages operations, supported by Fernando González and Félix Sánchez.
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Sara Delgado
Sara is a Public Policy Strategist with a proven track record in communications and media strategies. She excels in aligning multi-stakeholder interests and analyzing key policy changes. Spearheading technological advancements and policy shifts, Sara collaborates with thought leaders and top-tier media outlets.
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