Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2

It includes a primary capital injection by Ant International.

Ant International has made a strategic investment in R2, an embedded lending infrastructure company based in the Latin America (LATAM) region.

R2 enables digital platforms to offer financing solutions through an API-based, end-to-end, white label experience. This allows merchants to easily access capital through their existing digital platforms such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, payment processors, marketplaces, and e-commerce solutions, Ant International said in a press release on 30 October 2025.

The investment includes a primary capital injection by Ant International. Ant International expects that its “advanced risk capabilities” will further enhance R2’s solutions through AI-powered tools, as well as lower the cost of credit.

R2’s management team will continue to lead day-to-day operations, the press release said.

R2 was founded in 2020 and operates in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.