Argentine neobank Uala has successfully raised $195 million in a funding round led by Allianz X, the strategic investment arm of Allianz Group. This latest investment elevates Uala's valuation to $3.2 billion, marking it as one of the largest fintech companies in Argentina and Latin America. The funding round also saw participation from Stone Ridge Holdings Group, Tencent, TABLE Holdings, Soros Fund Management, and D1 Capital Partners. Uala, which serves over 11 million customers across Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, plans to use the funds to expand its operations throughout Latin America. The company aims to enhance its presence in the insurance and investment sectors, leveraging Allianz's expertise. Uala's founder and CEO, Pierpaolo Barbieri, emphasized the significant demand for financial services in Latin America, highlighting the region's potential for growth. Despite previously halting crypto trading services due to regulatory changes, Uala remains poised for future opportunities as the Central Bank of Argentina considers allowing banks to offer crypto services.