Pomelo CEO: the fintech aims to operate in 150 countries with dollar cards and stablecoins

FinanceInternationalAmbitoOct 28, 2026, 10:00 PM40 s readAI summary

Gastón Yrigoyen, CEO of Pomelo, said the fintech entered a "second act" after its latest u$s55 million round in December, with u$s160 million raised across four rounds. The company has about 300 people, operates in eight countries and serves 150 clients, including BBVA, Santander, Banco Colombia and BCI. Its plan expands the original thesis: it launched a "global card" denominated in dollars or digital dollars that can be issued to users in 150 countries and is moving into account-to-account payments and stablecoins.

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Pomelo has raised u$s160 million across four rounds; the latest was u$s55 million in December
The fintech has about 300 people, operates in eight countries and serves 150 clients, including BBVA, Santander, Banco Colombia and BCI
Two months ago it launched a "global card" in dollars or digital dollars that can be issued to users in 150 countries

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Pomelo CEO: the fintech aims to operate in 150 countries with dollar cards and stablecoins

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