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Sebastian Kanovich

Director, · Uruguay

Sebastian Kanovich is the former CEO of dLocal. Kanovich is based in Uruguay.

Uruguayan entrepreneur and co-founder of dLocal, a cross-border payments platform serving emerging markets. Previously CEO of AstroPay and dLocal from its 2016 founding; studied Economics at Universidad ORT Uruguay and completed programs at Tel Aviv University and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Kanovich's sale of a significant block of shares in DLocal, with multiple reports documenting the director's divestment of over 25,000 shares in mid-2026. Earlier headlines spanning several years have chronicled DLocal's growth as a payments infrastructure company serving major platforms and emerging markets, including the firm's achievement of unicorn status and its expansion into regions like Africa and Brazil.

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Sebastian Kanovich: FAQ

Where did Sebastian Kanovich work previously?
Earlier roles include dLocal (CEO).