Zapia, a Montevideo, Uruguay–based AI assistant startup, has secured $7 million in a funding round.
Investors
The round was led by Prosus Ventures, the global venture capital arm of Prosus N.V., which invests in early- and growth-stage technology startups worldwide. The firm provides capital, operational support, and scaling expertise. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Prosus invests in sectors such as AI, fintech, health, edtech, and food delivery.
Zapia Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to launch Zapia Max, a new version of its assistant capable of autonomously executing tasks across websites and applications.
About Zapia
Founded in 2023, Zapia is an AI assistant platform that allows users to automate everyday tasks through WhatsApp or its mobile app. The assistant helps with activities such as scheduling messages, managing calendars and reminders, transcribing voice notes, searching for products or services, and making reservations. Zapia currently serves over 6 million users across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.
Funding Details
Company: Zapia
Raised: $7.0M
Round: Seed Round
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: Prosus Ventures
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Company Website: https://www.zapia.com/
Software Category: AI Assistant / Productivity Automation
Source: https://latamlist.com/zapia-raises-a-7m-round/