Top 10 Payments Startup Investors in Costa Rica (September 2026)

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• WECO Protocol — WECO Protocol turns real-world assets into opportunities, empowering peopl as stakeholders. With AI and blockchain, we make ownership simple and rewarding

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• Hemi Labs — Hemi (https://hemi.xyz) is a modular protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum to amplify and extend the core capabilities of the two leading blockchain networks. This offers a novel perspective on blockchain interoperability and scaling by approaching Bitcoin and Ethereum as components of a single supernetwork. The result providessecurity that exceeds that of Bitcoin (“superfinality”) and new levels of blockchain programmability, portability, and potential. Hemi was co-founded by Jeff Garzik (former Bitcoin core developer) and Max Sanchez (inventor of the Proof-of-Proof consensus protocol), and is surrounded by a team of renowned blockchain engineers, strategic partners and investors.
• Sapien — Sapien offers Data Labelling Services with RLHF to fine-tune your LLMs potential. Improve model performance with better data to improve outcomes. Consult us now!
• Movement Labs — Movement Labs is on a mission to create a global community of Move Builders, working together to improve decentralized network user experience.

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• Yellow Card — Yellow Card is a licensed stablecoin payments infrastructure provider powering global money movement across USD and 50+ local currencies. Talk to us.
• Blueprint Finance — Blueprint Finance develops protocols and infrastructure to advance on-chain financing.
• M0 —

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• Obsidiam — Obsidiam is a fintech company that leverages blockchain technology to provide financial and commercial services in Latin America. Its services include cryptocurrency custody, exchange, escrow, and payments. The firm is based in San José, Costa Rica, and within the jurisdiction of Free Trade Zone companies. Obsidiam’s goal is to be a promoter ofblockchain technology for the benefit and inclusion of the Latin American community. Through its products, Obsidiam offers an ecosystem that allows users access and usability of cryptocurrencies as an investment tool, and most importantly, in their everyday lives: paying for goods and services, sending payments to friends and family, cashing in, and cashing out.

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• Obsidiam — Obsidiam is a fintech company that leverages blockchain technology to provide financial and commercial services in Latin America. Its services include cryptocurrency custody, exchange, escrow, and payments. The firm is based in San José, Costa Rica, and within the jurisdiction of Free Trade Zone companies. Obsidiam’s goal is to be a promoter ofblockchain technology for the benefit and inclusion of the Latin American community. Through its products, Obsidiam offers an ecosystem that allows users access and usability of cryptocurrencies as an investment tool, and most importantly, in their everyday lives: paying for goods and services, sending payments to friends and family, cashing in, and cashing out.
• Payments Way Solutions — Payments Way Solutions SAS is a Fintech company established in 2017, specializing in providing comprehensive payment solutions. The company offers a range of services including mobile applications, payment gateways, and POS terminals to facilitate seamless transactions for businesses. With a focus on innovation and technology, Payments WaySolutions SAS aims to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions in the digital age. Catering to a diverse clientele, the company is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and user-friendly payment solutions. With a team of 50 employees, Payments Way Solutions SAS continues to expand its services to meet the evolving needs of the financial services industry.

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• IMPESA — PCI-DSS certified. #MonibyteApp is the only app with a CryptoWallet and card controls! Kipo partnership with #PayPal. Monibyte for Business for corporations.
• Levita Magnetics — As a medical device start up, Levita Magnetics is passionate about developing innovative magnetic surgical platforms that serve as a catalyst in the continued evolution of less invasive surgery.The company's mission is to enhance patient outcomes by minimizing the footprint of surgical procedures across multiple indications and broadpatient populations. It's innovative magnetic surgical platform, called Magnetic Surgery®, is the next step in the evolution of less invasive surgery.

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• NextUI — Beautiful, fast and modern React UI Library
• StackAI — Stack AI supercharges businesses. Deploy AI-powered applications in minutes, automate processes, and skyrocket productivity by connecting LLMs to data sources using Stack AI's no-code platform. Export your work with user-centric interfaces (chatbots and forms) and developer-friendly APIs.
• Reforged Labs — Reforged Labs has closed. After three years, we have made the decision to close Reforged Labs.

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• Coinpay.cr — Coinpay is the leading blockchain marketplace with a Crypto Exchange and Traded Wallet solution in the region. It was founded in Costa Rica in 2016 and offers an Ecosystem of blockchain services such as Exchange, Cards, Money Remittance, Escrow services and OTC thanks to its on site development team.

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• WECO Protocol — WECO Protocol turns real-world assets into opportunities, empowering peopl as stakeholders. With AI and blockchain, we make ownership simple and rewarding

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• Dehurdle — Practice high-stakes conversations with real-time AI. Instant speaking pace and competency feedback with zero voice storage.
• Vireo Capital — Vireo provides software for deal diligence, fund administration, and portfolio monitoring at private market investment firms.
• Hyperbond Studio — Hyperbond Studio builds AI-driven games and interactive experiences, including the Call Me Sensei app. We combine technology and emotion to create unforgettable digital worlds.