Talino Fintech Foundry, a Los Angeles, CA-based provider of a fintech infrastructure platform, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Chemonics International.
The round also saw participation from Mt Sinai Capital and Gulf Blvd.
The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations and further develop its products.
For investors, cross-border payments are among fintech’s most promising yet challenging areas. Startups face regulatory hurdles, outdated systems, and liquidity issues that slow high-volume transactions.
Talino solves these problems with a unified API layer, allowing platforms and businesses to launch compliant financial products faster than usual.
“As a fintech platform, we cut months of development work, helping companies launch faster in underserved markets,” said Damarillo.
Talino’s platform already powers several growing fintech brands. BayaniPay leads in zero fee embedded remittances, Higala provides instant payments for microfinance institutions and rural banks, and Bahai Deals offers cross-border loans for people investing in Philippine real estate.
Talino also supports enterprise clients like Seafood City, the largest Filipino-American grocery chain in North America, and SM Development Corporation, the Philippines’ fastest-growing property developer.
Read More:BrainGrid Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Funding
Talino gains a competitive edge through its technical and regulatory setup. By integrating Mojaloop, an open source platform funded by the Gates Foundation, it supports ISO 20022 real time interoperable payments. Its Money Service Business licenses in the U.S. and Canada enable a “regulatory-as-a-service” model for partners.
Through partnerships with PDAX and Bridge (a Stripe company), Talino offers faster global payments with deep liquidity and local settlement in the Philippines. PDAX CEO Nichel Gaba said, “Cross-border remittances are a lifeline for millions of Filipinos. Using stablecoin-powered transfers, we make it easier and more efficient to move funds from the U.S. to the Philippines, backed by strong local liquidity and reliable off-ramps, making digital financial services more practical for everyday users.”
“Talino is moving from building startups to creating the ecosystem that helps startups succeed,” said Winston Damarillo, President and CEO of Talino. “We aim to break down fintech barriers between the U.S. and emerging markets with an API-first platform that replaces old financial systems with modern, interoperable infrastructure. We thank Chemonics for leading this funding round and our investors for their trust. Their support keeps us moving forward as we work to make global financial services inclusive and accessible to everyone.”
Chemonics Chair and CEO Jamey Butcher added, “We are proud to lead this investment and help launch a fintech platform that can transform cross-border payments and expand financial inclusion. For years, we’ve worked with communities and institutions in the Philippines to improve access to financial services. Talino’s vision matches our mission to drive sustainable, locally focused innovation that improves lives and creates economic opportunity. Together, we’re helping build the next generation of financial infrastructure for the Philippines and other emerging markets.”
About Talino
Founded in 2019 by Winston Damarillo, Talino Fintech Foundry is a fintech platform focused on financial inclusion for emerging markets and diaspora communities. It helps fintechs and businesses build a hybrid system that combines traditional finance with modern stablecoin technology to serve underserved populations better.
About Chemonics International
Founded in 1975, Chemonics International is a global solutions firm operating in over 100 countries. Its mission is to create positive change that helps people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Read More:Shepherd Raises $42M Series B Funding
