Félix raises $200 million for WhatsApp remittance platform

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 6:10 PM UTC

Félix, an AI-powered WhatsApp remittance platform focused on Latino immigrants in the United States, has raised a $200 million Series C co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, according to Crunchbase News. The financing includes $113 million in debt, the report says. Félix uses WhatsApp as the interface for remittance services aimed at its target customer base.

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