Bossa Invest

Bossa Nova Investimentos e Administração S.A. is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in pre-seed, seed, startup, and early-stage investments. Founded in 2010, Bossa Nova is recognized as Brazil's first micro venture capital firm and has become the most active investor in the pre-seed stage within the country. The firm focuses on technology sectors, particularly software, service development, mobile applications, SaaS, and B2B solutions, and has expanded its investment activities to include companies in the United States. Bossa Nova typically makes minority investments, with funding ranging from R$0.1 million to R$0.8 million per project. Additionally, the firm manages the Bossa Nova Sports Tech Fund, which targets investments in consumer and business products, information technology, wellness, and gaming sectors, with preferred investment amounts between R$0.1 million and R$0.3 million across multiple companies.

Flavio Garcia

Investor

Marcus Marques

Investor

Ricardo Miranda

Investor

Thiago Gomes Hilário de Oliveira

Partner

Guilherme Pepe

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Education

CareAcademy

Series B in 2022
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

CS Academy

Venture Round in 2022
CS Academy is a professional training and coaching institution based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018. The academy specializes in customer success education, providing a learning platform that delivers new content weekly. It offers on-demand courses, study materials, and access to a community of customer-centric professionals. This approach enables students and professionals to enhance their skills and advance their careers in the customer success domain, fostering expertise in the field.

4students

Pre Seed Round in 2022
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Ubits

Series B in 2022
UBITS is an online learning platform for skilling employees in Latin America. Through education we empower every person and every organization in Latin America

Redação Online

Seed Round in 2022
Redação Online was conceived by professors trained at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and with 20 years of experience in Pre-Vestibular and preparation for the ENEM, who realized the need for a web-based channel for correction of essays and suggestion of topics. The group is made up of four professors with a degree in Portuguese Literature from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, who have already been drafters of the INEP (responsible for executing the ENEM) and the UFSC and UFRGS. Here in Redação Online you will have the best teachers and brokers that will lead you to the 1000 note writing.

Hellosaurus

Seed Round in 2022
Hellosaurus is an e-learning platform that offers creative programs, fun activities, and video classes for kids. It offers an interactive video platform for children and specializes in the fields of online portals and the internet.

Be Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Be Academy is an education platform focused on teaching business skills relevant to the new economy. The platform offers a variety of online courses, programs, and corporate universities designed to prepare professionals for the workforce and address skill gaps in the market. By emphasizing practical learning, Be Academy enables students to develop competencies in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, equipping them to create valuable online businesses. The company's mission is to provide accessible education that aligns with current market demands, fostering a new generation of skilled professionals.

Smart School

Seed Round in 2021
Smart School is an educational platform that connects parents, students, and schools through communication and technology. The platform has features that adapt to schools of all sizes and makes the school day more efficient. It also provides a digital school communication platform that is practical, easy, and functional. Smart School was founded in 2014 and is based in Brazil.

Smart School

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Smart School is an educational platform that connects parents, students, and schools through communication and technology. The platform has features that adapt to schools of all sizes and makes the school day more efficient. It also provides a digital school communication platform that is practical, easy, and functional. Smart School was founded in 2014 and is based in Brazil.

Wonderschool

Venture Round in 2021
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Blox

Seed Round in 2021
Blox is an education technology company focused on enhancing the learning experience in higher education and corporate environments. The company provides a platform that allows institutions to gamify their curriculum, giving students the autonomy to create personalized learning paths. By integrating agility and engaging topics reminiscent of Silicon Valley into formal education, Blox aims to offer a more flexible and innovative educational system. Its technology supports high school, university, and corporate education, enabling institutions to develop tailored curriculum content that meets the diverse needs of their students.

Aprende!

Venture Round in 2021
Aprende! is an e-learning platform that helps high school students prepare for their ENEM exams. The platform enables students to take tests and evaluate the status of their knowledge, identify difficulties and decide which area of studies should be given priority, access the library to find content, watch live classes, and discuss and interact with teachers via the forum. Aprende! is operated from São Paulo, Brazil.

Noby Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Noby Academy is a startup based in Sao Paulo, founded in 2017, that specializes in commercial and sales training for small and medium-sized companies. The company employs the ATÁTIKA methodology, which aims to equip businesses with the tools necessary to build effective sales teams. Noby Academy offers an omnichannel teaching platform that focuses on hands-on training, enabling sales professionals to engage in practical tasks that yield measurable results. This innovative educational model is designed to help businesses in Brazil enhance their sales capabilities and generate greater value in the market.

Talent Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Talent Academy is a provider of a comprehensive platform focused on employee success and talent development. The organization offers tools that empower individuals to take charge of their professional and personal development. Its platform includes online assessment tools, coaching, and e-learning resources designed to help employees identify and connect with their career aspirations. By facilitating employee engagement and growth, Talent Academy aims to enhance organizational performance and retention rates, ultimately supporting teams in achieving their goals.

Encantos

Seed Round in 2021
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Eskolare

Seed Round in 2021
Are we going to change the way schools offer education products and services to families? Eskolare comes to simplify this experience!

Digital House

Venture Round in 2021
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The institution focuses on training new generations of coders and digital professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to innovate and create in the technology sector. Through a range of technology and coding courses, Digital House aims to foster creativity and technical proficiency among its students, preparing them for careers in the digital landscape.

Be Academy

Seed Round in 2021
Be Academy is an education platform focused on teaching business skills relevant to the new economy. The platform offers a variety of online courses, programs, and corporate universities designed to prepare professionals for the workforce and address skill gaps in the market. By emphasizing practical learning, Be Academy enables students to develop competencies in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, equipping them to create valuable online businesses. The company's mission is to provide accessible education that aligns with current market demands, fostering a new generation of skilled professionals.

Spokn

Seed Round in 2021
Spokn helps companies develop their talent and build a culture of continuous learning - all in audio. Our 'bite-sized' insights cover skills like communication, collaboration, productivity and leadership and come from the top experts in the world - from Harvard Business School and MIT to HubSpot, Mindful, the Financial Times and more. The best part? It's 100% in audio, so learning fits into the daily routine of employees.

Descomplica

Series E in 2021
Descomplica, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an online education platform founded in 2011 that aims to provide affordable and quality education. The platform offers a variety of resources for students, including pre-recorded and live classes, as well as online monitoring, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica focuses on helping students prepare for college entrance exams, allowing them to learn at their own pace and access essential course materials. The company is committed to making education more accessible and effective for its users.

Ironhack

Series B in 2021
Ironhack is a global educational institution focused on providing digital skills training to individuals and companies. Established in 2013, the school offers full-time and part-time courses in areas such as Web Development, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Mobile Development, Agile Training, and Product Management. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the tools and processes used by successful businesses, aiming to help organizations meet their goals within budget and on schedule. With campuses located in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam, Bogota, and Mexico City, Ironhack has graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies like Google, Visa, and Twitter. The institution has been recognized as the second-best student-rated coding and design bootcamp globally, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the digital space.

Udayy

Seed Round in 2021
Udayy is a live online learning platform for kids in class 1-5 focused on smart communication through American style role-plays, active listening, and mathematical thinking through visual maths, Vedic maths sutras, etc

Forward_Space

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a dancing studio intended to promote physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health wellness. The company's studio employs dance instructors to craft accessible yet challenging classes that combine dance, music and athletic conditioning, enabling clients to build strength, endurance and flexibility.

BEGiN

Venture Round in 2021
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on creating engaging learning products for young children. It aims to enhance early childhood education by offering a library of interactive stories designed to foster a love for reading while developing essential skills. The company has established partnerships with notable children's brands such as Sesame Workshop, LEGO Ventures, Gymboree Play and Music, and Fisher-Price, further enriching its educational offerings. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has received recognition as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. Its flagship product, Speakaboos, provides a reading application that features bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs, contributing to its mission of delivering high-quality education to children everywhere.

Gama Ensino

Venture Round in 2021
Gama Ensino helps students pass their dream university in record time through a personalized preparation experience.

Fynn

Seed Round in 2020
Fynn provides financial assistance services specifically tailored for students pursuing trade and vocational education. The company specializes in private loans that differ from federal loan programs and other private lending options in terms of terms, repayment plans, and rates. Fynn focuses on underwriting students based on their future potential, ensuring that its interests align with both educational institutions and the students themselves. This approach aims to support students from the moment they enroll until they secure employment, ultimately helping them access educational opportunities that contribute to long-term financial stability.

Crehana

Series A in 2020
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, that caters to creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses covering a variety of subjects, including design, coding, digital marketing, and soft skill development. By focusing on project-based learning, Crehana aims to make education accessible and affordable, helping individuals and companies close the skills gap in an increasingly digital world. The platform emphasizes the importance of self-training and continuous learning, aligning with its mission to empower users to achieve their professional aspirations through high-quality education.

Practice

Venture Round in 2020
Practice is an applied microlearning solution used to build and sustain continuous learning cultures that increase competence and confidence and drive innovation. Practice does this by creating a scalable means for teams to frequently practice skills and receive meaningful, timely feedback through the power of peer-to-peer video assessment and coaching. Practice's patented mobile-first video technology and learning methodology is used by organizations such as Comcast, Domino’s, Cox Automotive, NBCUniversal, PepsiCo, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard Medical School for reinforcement and retention of new hire training, fostering feedback, increasing collaboration, accelerating productivity, and achieving higher return on investment of learning and talent development initiatives.

Chalk

Venture Round in 2020
Chalk.com Education Inc. specializes in providing online tools for lesson planning, assessment, and collaboration aimed at K-12 schools and districts. Founded in 2010 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers several key products, including Planboard, which assists teachers in planning classes and tracking educational standards, and Markboard, which enables effective monitoring of student progress. Additionally, Chalk.com features Campus, a collaboration platform that fosters knowledge sharing among school staff. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of educational institutions, from small independent schools to larger national networks, helping them align their curriculum and instructional strategies with established standards. This integrated approach supports educators in delivering effective teaching and enhancing student learning outcomes.

BEGiN

Series C in 2020
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on creating engaging learning products for young children. It aims to enhance early childhood education by offering a library of interactive stories designed to foster a love for reading while developing essential skills. The company has established partnerships with notable children's brands such as Sesame Workshop, LEGO Ventures, Gymboree Play and Music, and Fisher-Price, further enriching its educational offerings. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has received recognition as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. Its flagship product, Speakaboos, provides a reading application that features bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs, contributing to its mission of delivering high-quality education to children everywhere.

Boundless

Series A in 2020
Boundless operates in two distinct sectors: education and immigration services. In the education sector, Boundless Learning, Inc. offers an online platform that provides a wide range of study materials, including content in subjects such as accounting, biology, history, and computer science, along with quizzes and PowerPoint templates. The platform aims to enhance the accessibility and utility of open educational resources for students. In the immigration sector, Boundless empowers families by offering tools, information, and personalized support to help them navigate the immigration system efficiently and affordably. The company's platform connects immigrants with resources, including access to immigration lawyers and online filing options. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Boundless has expanded its focus to include immigration services since its inception in 2017, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Teachmint

Seed Round in 2020
Teachmint Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2020 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a comprehensive online teaching platform designed for educators to conduct live classes and engage with students. The platform offers features such as two-way streaming video, attendance marking, content creation, and assessment tools, enabling a seamless digital experience for both teachers and learners. It is a mobile-first application that allows tutors to manage their tutoring operations, including creating video doubt sessions at their convenience. Teachmint aims to make online education accessible by simplifying the teacher-student connection, and it has gained the trust of over 100,000 teachers across more than 1,000 cities in India within a short period. The company targets a significant untapped market in online education, which is expected to grow substantially in the coming years.

WhiteHat Jr

Venture Round in 2020
WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India, offers online coding classes for children aged 5 to 12 through its platform, WhiteHat Jr. This live, one-on-one teaching environment connects students with experienced coding instructors, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of coding, logic, structure, and algorithmic thinking. The curriculum, developed by alumni from prestigious institutions, aims to transform children from consumers of technology into creators by equipping them with the skills to build games, animations, and applications. As a subsidiary of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, WhiteHat Jr focuses on empowering the next generation with essential coding skills for an increasingly digital world.

Boundless

Venture Round in 2020
Boundless operates in two distinct sectors: education and immigration services. In the education sector, Boundless Learning, Inc. offers an online platform that provides a wide range of study materials, including content in subjects such as accounting, biology, history, and computer science, along with quizzes and PowerPoint templates. The platform aims to enhance the accessibility and utility of open educational resources for students. In the immigration sector, Boundless empowers families by offering tools, information, and personalized support to help them navigate the immigration system efficiently and affordably. The company's platform connects immigrants with resources, including access to immigration lawyers and online filing options. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Boundless has expanded its focus to include immigration services since its inception in 2017, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Practice

Venture Round in 2019
Practice is an applied microlearning solution used to build and sustain continuous learning cultures that increase competence and confidence and drive innovation. Practice does this by creating a scalable means for teams to frequently practice skills and receive meaningful, timely feedback through the power of peer-to-peer video assessment and coaching. Practice's patented mobile-first video technology and learning methodology is used by organizations such as Comcast, Domino’s, Cox Automotive, NBCUniversal, PepsiCo, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard Medical School for reinforcement and retention of new hire training, fostering feedback, increasing collaboration, accelerating productivity, and achieving higher return on investment of learning and talent development initiatives.

Spokn

Seed Round in 2019
Spokn helps companies develop their talent and build a culture of continuous learning - all in audio. Our 'bite-sized' insights cover skills like communication, collaboration, productivity and leadership and come from the top experts in the world - from Harvard Business School and MIT to HubSpot, Mindful, the Financial Times and more. The best part? It's 100% in audio, so learning fits into the daily routine of employees.

Fofuuu

Venture Round in 2019
Fofuuu Soluções para Saúde e Educação Ltda. provides an application with games for children. The Company is based in Brazil.

Fofuuu

Seed Round in 2019
Fofuuu Soluções para Saúde e Educação Ltda. provides an application with games for children. The Company is based in Brazil.

Eskolare

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Are we going to change the way schools offer education products and services to families? Eskolare comes to simplify this experience!

Agenda Edu

Seed Round in 2018
Agenda Edu Ltda. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) communication solutions aimed at enhancing the relationship between families and schools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fortaleza, with an additional office in São Paulo, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline school management and improve daily routines. Notable solutions include EduPay, which facilitates the payment of school fees and management of late invoices; EduGo, which aids in the safe and efficient departure of students; and EduMenu, which helps manage meal distribution to reduce queues during recess. By focusing on real-time monitoring and transparent communication, Agenda Edu supports educators, caregivers, and students in engaging more effectively with the educational process. As of September 2020, Agenda Edu operates as a subsidiary of Eleva Educação S.A.

Quero Educação

Series A in 2018
Developer of an education-based connection platform designed to connect students with educational institution experts. The company's platform offers a marketplace for finding scholarships and courses, a digital enrollment platform, a payment processing system, marketing and recruitment tools, data analytics, and financial services, enabling students to find and enroll in higher education.

Ubits

Seed Round in 2018
UBITS is an online learning platform for skilling employees in Latin America. Through education we empower every person and every organization in Latin America

Tutorbox

Venture Round in 2018
Tutorbox is an E-learning platform that creates and keeps your SaaS tutorial videos up to date in a recurring model. The company offers Onboarding and software tutorials, videos to educate your market, and employee training. It was founded in 2017 and is located in Curitiba, Parana.

Descomplica

Series D in 2018
Descomplica, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an online education platform founded in 2011 that aims to provide affordable and quality education. The platform offers a variety of resources for students, including pre-recorded and live classes, as well as online monitoring, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica focuses on helping students prepare for college entrance exams, allowing them to learn at their own pace and access essential course materials. The company is committed to making education more accessible and effective for its users.

Agenda Edu

Seed Round in 2018
Agenda Edu Ltda. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) communication solutions aimed at enhancing the relationship between families and schools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fortaleza, with an additional office in São Paulo, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline school management and improve daily routines. Notable solutions include EduPay, which facilitates the payment of school fees and management of late invoices; EduGo, which aids in the safe and efficient departure of students; and EduMenu, which helps manage meal distribution to reduce queues during recess. By focusing on real-time monitoring and transparent communication, Agenda Edu supports educators, caregivers, and students in engaging more effectively with the educational process. As of September 2020, Agenda Edu operates as a subsidiary of Eleva Educação S.A.

Herospark

Venture Round in 2017
Herospark develops a learning platform for the enterprise-based education and virtualization of knowledge-based service businesses. its platform is used to train employees, sell online courses, and train salespeople. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Digital House

Series B in 2017
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The institution focuses on training new generations of coders and digital professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to innovate and create in the technology sector. Through a range of technology and coding courses, Digital House aims to foster creativity and technical proficiency among its students, preparing them for careers in the digital landscape.

Fofuuu

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fofuuu Soluções para Saúde e Educação Ltda. provides an application with games for children. The Company is based in Brazil.

Agenda Edu

Venture Round in 2014
Agenda Edu Ltda. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) communication solutions aimed at enhancing the relationship between families and schools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fortaleza, with an additional office in São Paulo, the company offers a range of products designed to streamline school management and improve daily routines. Notable solutions include EduPay, which facilitates the payment of school fees and management of late invoices; EduGo, which aids in the safe and efficient departure of students; and EduMenu, which helps manage meal distribution to reduce queues during recess. By focusing on real-time monitoring and transparent communication, Agenda Edu supports educators, caregivers, and students in engaging more effectively with the educational process. As of September 2020, Agenda Edu operates as a subsidiary of Eleva Educação S.A.

Profes

Seed Round in 2013
Profes is a web-based platform that enables its users to search for tutors and lessons for all subjects and issues. The platform allows its users to read about teachers’ profiles and reviews and comments left by other students as well as choose among many options for teachers. Portal Profes was launched in 2012 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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