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Brazil-based fintech Nova raises $24M Series A led by Canaan to link credit cards to Pix instant payments.

PRIVATENov 12, 2026

Amount Raised

$24 Million

Round Type

Series A

BrazilFinancial ServicesPaymentsFintechLending

Investors

Canaan

Description

Nova, a Brazil-based fintech, has closed a $24 million Series A funding round led by US venture capital firm Canaan. The company enables consumers to use their existing credit card limits to make instant payments and pay bills through Pix, Brazil's instant payment system. Nova connects credit limits to Pix, allowing customers to pay expenses traditionally difficult to pay by card, such as rent and tuition. The platform charges payments to the consumer's credit card while funds reach recipients through Pix.

Who else raised in Financial Services and Payments around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Nova that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Enza raised $6.8M (Seed) on November 9, 2026.
  • Walapay raised $4.6M (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
  • Yoco raised $100M (Debt Financing) on November 10, 2026.
  • American Rebel raised $51K (Series D) on November 10, 2026.
  • Wafr raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on November 10, 2026.
  • Planky raised $7.7M on November 10, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Nova

Location

Brazil

About

Nova is a Brazil-based fintech that enables consumers to use their existing credit card limits to make instant payments and pay bills through Pix, Brazil's instant payment system. The platform allows users to pay expenses traditionally not payable by card, such as rent and tuition, by connecting credit card limits to Pix. Payments made through Nova reach recipients as Pix transfers while the amount is charged to the consumer's credit card.

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