MercadoLibre Taps Global Investors to Fuel Logistics and FinTech Growth

MercadoLibre Taps Global Investors to Fuel Logistics and FinTech Growth --> By PYMNTS | September 9, 2026 Share: --> | Listen to Article Listen --> Latin American eCommerce and FinTech firm MercadoLibre is tapping global debt markets for only the third time, seeking proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Sept. 9), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yes Subscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . Δ MercadoLibre is offering dollar notes that will mature in 2036 at an initial spread of about 160 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasuries, according to the report. MercadoLibre has offered only two previous international bonds, including its first one in 2021 and its second one in December 2025, the report said. MercadoLibre has been investing in logistics and its FinTech business, Mercado Pago , per the report. We’d love to be your preferred source for news . Please add us to your preferred sources list so our news, data and interviews show up in your feed. Thanks! Add as Preferred Source MercadoLibre did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment. In 2021, MercadoLibre sold $1.1 billion in bonds to expand its fleet of electric-powered delivery vehicles and to accelerate financial inclusion in Latin America, PYMNTS reported at the time. MercadoLibre said in a presentation released in conjunction with an August earnings call that it has been making “deliberate investments to strengthen engagement and long-term growth.” These investments include higher shipping costs, initiatives on its marketplace in Brazil to improve price competitiveness, investment in user acquisition and higher point-of-sale (POS) device costs, the company said in a letter to shareholders issued at the same time. Across its business, which includes operations in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and 15 other countries, MercadoLibre saw its revenue increase 50% year over year to $10.2 billion in the second quarter. At the same time, the company’s margins compressed, which the firm attributed to these investments. During an earlier earnings call held in May, MercadoLibre said its investments were driving increases in net revenue and financial income. For example, the company said a lower free shipping threshold in Brazil was delivering results beyond its expectations and that this move was “one of our most important strategic decisions in 2025.” During a May earnings call, MercadoLibre Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Martin de los Santos told analysts: “As we have always said, we’re not trying to optimize short-term margins. What we’re doing is we’re investing for the long term. We will continue to invest boldly in those initiatives.” Recommended MercadoLibre Taps Global Investors to Fuel Logistics and FinTech Growth Marqeta Turns to BVNK for Stablecoin-Backed Card Capabilities Clarity Act Faces Sept. 15 Make-or-Break Vote in Senate Instacart Launches AI Agent Clementine to Turn Chats Into Grocery Carts See More In: ecommerce , FinTech , funding , MercadoLibre , News , PYMNTS News , What's Hot