Microsoft and dLocal Forge Strategic Partnership to Harness Artificial Intelligence in Fintech in Uruguay
By Lauren Hinton · 6 August 2024

Microsoft and dLocal are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership to integrate cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions into the financial technology (fintech) sector. The partnership was announced at an event held at Microsoft’s AI Innovation Lab in Montevideo today.
During the presentation at the Microsoft LAB, Mauricio Clausen from dLocal delivered a keynote speech on Artificial Intelligence in fintech and its use cases, which was followed by a fireside chat with Sergio Fogel, Co-Founder at dLocal, and Roberto Icasuriaga, Director of Small, Medium Sized Companies and Digital Natives for Latin America at Microsoft.
This long-term partnership underscores their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing financial inclusion across emerging markets and has been instrumental in fostering the expansion and customer involvement for Microsoft in several emerging economies, such as Chile, Colombia, Peru, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, since 2018. By providing localized and versatile payment solutions, dLocal ensures that Microsoft’s customers in emerging markets have access to simplified and efficient payment methods, enhancing the overall user experience.
“Partnering with dLocal is an exciting opportunity for Microsoft to bring the power of AI to the fintech industry in all markets where dLocal operates. We are committed to driving digital transformation and enhancing financial inclusion through our innovative technologies,” said Roberto Icasuriaga.
“We are delighted to join forces with Microsoft to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the fintech space. This collaboration will enable us to offer superior services to our clients and users, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient financial transactions,” said Sergio Fogel, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at dLocal.
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Microsoft
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- Commercial Bank of Dubai Unveils Major AI and Fintech Partnerships at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 3 November 2026
dLocal
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Previously on FF News:
- EXCLUSIVE: "What We Build and What We Buy" - Biswarup Chatterjee, Citi Services in 'The Paytech Magazine' 9 November 2026
- Belvo and dLocal Partner to Revolutionize Recurring Payments via Direct Debit in Mexico 29 October 2026
- dLocal Data Reveals Local Payment Methods Boost Merchant Transactions by Up to 55% 19 October 2026
Companies in this story: Microsoft, dLocal
People in this story: Sergio Fogel, Roberto Icasuriaga