Darwin Startups

Darwin Startups, established in 2015, is a Brazilian startup accelerator based in Florianópolis. It fosters and invests in early-stage ventures, focusing on financial technology, big data, analytics, IT, and telecommunications. The company provides education, support, and seed capital ranging from USD 50K to USD 150K. Darwin Startups collaborates with market leaders like B3, RTM, Safra, and TransUnion to identify and nurture promising startups.

Murilo Domingos

Partner

Marcos Mueller

CEO

Past deals in Brazil

Giro.Tech

Seed Round in 2022
Giro.Tech is a financial technology company based in Brazil that specializes in Banking as a Service. It provides a platform designed to enable startups and non-financial companies to establish their own banking operations. By offering customized financing options and streamlined credit operations, Giro.Tech aims to transform its clients into credit fintechs. Its services focus on enhancing financial efficiency by reducing bureaucracy and simplifying transactions within its ecosystem, thereby facilitating better management of accounts for its users and customers.

Teva Indices

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Teva Indices is a provider of indices specifically tailored for the Brazilian exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. The company develops a financial platform that focuses on delivering comprehensive and reliable solutions for indexed investments. By employing advanced mathematical and statistical models alongside thorough investment analyses, Teva Indices creates a foundation for passive management in portfolio construction. This approach enables clients to align their values and objectives with their investment decisions, resulting in indices that are accurate, replicable, and suited to market conditions.

Sled

Seed Round in 2022
Sled is a technology-driven startup that addresses the challenges retail businesses face related to cash transactions, specifically the shortage of coins for change. The company provides a digital solution that allows retailers to deliver change electronically to customers, which helps eliminate cash shortages and reduces costs associated with cash handling. Sled's platform integrates with major point-of-sale and electronic transaction systems, enabling seamless transactions for large retail chains in Brazil. In addition to facilitating digital change, Sled offers a cash withdrawal service for Mastercard clients at retail locations and is in the process of expanding its services to include other major payment brands like Visa and Elo. By streamlining cash transactions, Sled aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of retail operations.

Hubii

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hubii is a technology company focused on transforming the retail landscape in Latin America by empowering small e-commerce businesses. It develops data integration and supply chain management software that connects fragmented mom-and-pop retailers with major digital sales channels of large brands. By facilitating this connection, Hubii enables small retailers to serve as distribution points, enhancing their sales capabilities and improving the online shopping experience for customers. The company's platform aims to create a comprehensive fulfillment infrastructure in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, positioning these local retailers as essential players in the evolving digital economy.

Giro.Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Giro.Tech is a financial technology company based in Brazil that specializes in Banking as a Service. It provides a platform designed to enable startups and non-financial companies to establish their own banking operations. By offering customized financing options and streamlined credit operations, Giro.Tech aims to transform its clients into credit fintechs. Its services focus on enhancing financial efficiency by reducing bureaucracy and simplifying transactions within its ecosystem, thereby facilitating better management of accounts for its users and customers.

Predify

Venture Round in 2021
Predify Tech Ltda is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing a data analysis software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution tailored for micro and small enterprises. Founded in 2018 and based in Sao Carlos, the company provides tools for pricing optimization and strategic planning, enabling businesses to enhance their costing strategies. Predify's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to gather market prices and deliver dynamic solutions based on favorable trends, product quality, customer satisfaction, and product differentiation. By integrating with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Predify's software helps managers make informed decisions, allowing them to focus more on business operations rather than accounting tasks.

MindMiners

Seed Round in 2021
MindMiners is a technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. It specializes in digital research solutions and marketing intelligence, offering an automated survey platform that allows users to conduct surveys and questionnaires efficiently. The company provides predesigned survey templates tailored for various purposes, including customer satisfaction, consumer behavior research, human resources, and education evaluations. MindMiners leverages its unique social network, MeSeems, which has over 2 million registered users, to gather opinions and experiences, enabling brands to obtain valuable insights quickly. This innovative approach allows MindMiners to deliver research projects in half the time typically required in the market, helping brands develop and launch products, create impactful campaigns, and enhance customer experiences.

MySide

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MySide is a Brazilian startup revolutionizing the real estate buying process by prioritizing the interests of home buyers. By adopting a customer-centric digital approach, the company serves as an effective intermediary, addressing the conflicts of interest typical in traditional real estate brokerage models. MySide operates within a fragmented and inefficient market that has yet to fully embrace digitalization. The company has developed a scalable digital sales platform that utilizes data, automation, and artificial intelligence, rather than relying solely on individual brokers. This innovative model has been tested and validated across multiple regions in Brazil, showcasing strong growth potential and rapid expansion. MySide emphasizes transparency, providing customers with accurate information and real prices, thereby enhancing the overall buying experience. Its success is evidenced by significant growth metrics, including a substantial year-over-year increase in gross merchandise value and a gross margin that exceeds industry norms.

OceanDrop

Seed Round in 2020
OceanDrop is a Brazilian nutrition company founded in 2016 and based in Balneário Camboriú. The company specializes in nutrition derived from microalgae, which are microscopic plants known for their rich diversity of essential nutrients. OceanDrop provides aquatic-based superfoods in the form of capsules and tablets, allowing consumers to efficiently enrich their diets with these nutrient-dense products. By focusing on practical, natural, and sustainable nutrition solutions, OceanDrop aims to enhance the well-being of its customers through advanced nutritional quality.

Openbox.ai

Venture Round in 2020
Openbox.ai is a developer of an online platform aimed at enhancing the financial management of small and medium-sized enterprises in Brazil. The company focuses on the intersection of sustainability and economic success, recognizing that a balanced approach to environmental and social factors is essential for B2B growth. Openbox.ai provides various credit solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses seeking capital, thereby fostering fair and sustainable economic development within the country. Through its platform, the company seeks to educate the market on the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and robust economy.

MindMiners

Series A in 2019
MindMiners is a technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, established in 2013. It specializes in digital research solutions and marketing intelligence, offering an automated survey platform that allows users to conduct surveys and questionnaires efficiently. The company provides predesigned survey templates tailored for various purposes, including customer satisfaction, consumer behavior research, human resources, and education evaluations. MindMiners leverages its unique social network, MeSeems, which has over 2 million registered users, to gather opinions and experiences, enabling brands to obtain valuable insights quickly. This innovative approach allows MindMiners to deliver research projects in half the time typically required in the market, helping brands develop and launch products, create impactful campaigns, and enhance customer experiences.

goLiza

Seed Round in 2019
goLiza is a digital platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in business record management. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on simplifying the registration and validation of corporate data and approval powers. Its platform facilitates seamless connections between businesses and their partners, enabling the secure sharing of information without relying on traditional email exchanges. By integrating business documents into a cohesive system, goLiza enhances information symmetry in the market and streamlines the process of providing company updates. This innovative approach not only expedites business operations but also improves the experience for investors and investment funds by reducing the need for repetitive data submissions during capital market transactions.

Clube do Promotor

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Clube do Promotor is a company focused on enhancing the technical knowledge and value of sales promoters in Brazil, ultimately aiming to increase their income. Operating in stealth mode, it is dedicated to providing resources and support that empower these professionals in their sales endeavors. By prioritizing the development of skills and expertise, Clube do Promotor seeks to create a positive impact on the sales industry, fostering growth and opportunities for individuals engaged in sales promotion.

Mercadapp

Seed Round in 2019
Mercadapp is a Brazilian e-commerce application that facilitates grocery shopping by allowing users to purchase items from pharmacies and supermarkets. The app enables customers to browse products by swiping, easily edit their selections, and search for specific items. Users can interact with various mixes of flavors and fragrances, schedule delivery times, and choose their preferred payment methods. Additionally, Mercadapp provides a cloud-based platform tailored for small and medium-sized supermarkets, offering features such as a custom app, website, and digital booklet for effective product exposure and order management. This comprehensive approach streamlines the shopping experience for both consumers and retailers.

goLiza

Seed Round in 2018
goLiza is a digital platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in business record management. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on simplifying the registration and validation of corporate data and approval powers. Its platform facilitates seamless connections between businesses and their partners, enabling the secure sharing of information without relying on traditional email exchanges. By integrating business documents into a cohesive system, goLiza enhances information symmetry in the market and streamlines the process of providing company updates. This innovative approach not only expedites business operations but also improves the experience for investors and investment funds by reducing the need for repetitive data submissions during capital market transactions.

Omnihunter Tecnologiaa.

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Omnihunter Tecnologia Ltda. is a Brazilian company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Florianópolis. It specializes in providing a cloud-based platform designed for the search and recovery of mobile assets. This platform connects creditors and recovery managers with a network of field agents, equipped with intelligence and management resources, to facilitate the recovery of assets for financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies. The company's services also extend to car rental companies, collection offices, legal advisors, and professionals involved in asset recovery. By leveraging technology and fostering collaboration, Omnihunter Tecnologia aims to enhance the efficiency of asset recovery processes, helping clients reduce losses and protect their valuable assets.

PagueVeloz

Seed Round in 2017
PagueVeloz is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2013, headquartered in Santa Catarina. It operates an online platform offering a range of payment services, including bill receipts, credit card processing, SMS notifications, bill payments, mobile recharges, and check verifications. The platform integrates with clients' ERP systems to facilitate secure and efficient transactions via bank slips and credit cards. PagueVeloz also provides customer credit consultation services and offers dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS users.

DriveOn

Pre Seed Round in 2017
DriveOn Telematica LTDA, established in 2017 and headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil, specializes in software that gathers and analyzes data on vehicle usage and performance. The company offers a Use-Based Insurance (UBI) platform that utilizes blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to securely store driving data, facilitating insurance claims for customers. Additionally, DriveOn has created Cryptomiles, a mobility utility token that allows users to generate value from insurers, automakers, and service providers. By integrating their hardware into vehicles, users can accumulate digital assets or tokens by sharing their mobility data with the platform. These tokens can then be redeemed for discounts on various services, including insurance, fuel, and automotive products. Through its innovative approach, DriveOn aims to enhance driver experience and promote optimal driving behaviors.

TotalVoice

Pre Seed Round in 2017
TotalVoice is a Brazilian company established in 2016 and headquartered in Palhoça. It specializes in developing a communication platform that facilitates the integration of voice and text messaging into applications. This platform empowers developers to incorporate voice and text communication capabilities, enabling users to make calls to customers or partners globally. TotalVoice aims to enhance communication solutions for various applications, streamlining interaction through its innovative technology.

O2OBOTS

Pre Seed Round in 2017
O2OBOTS is a Brazilian company based in Florianópolis that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform tailored for brokers and insurance companies. The platform facilitates the distribution of financial services through popular messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. By integrating with the transactional systems of financial institutions, O2OBOTS provides a robot-based support system that engages users online, enhancing customer interaction and experience. This innovative solution enables banks and fintechs to significantly increase their online sales conversion rates, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs, positioning O2OBOTS as a key player in the financial technology landscape.

Mercatório

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Mercatório is a Brazilian company that operates a virtual platform specializing in the negotiation of Precatórios, which are payment requisitions issued by government entities when they lose court cases. As the first fully digital platform in this sector, Mercatório provides liquidity to holders of these titles and facilitates connections with potential buyers. The company's innovative approach allows investors to diversify their portfolios through investments in government debts, which typically offer lower credit risk and attractive returns, along with protection against inflation. By automating the barter trading process, Mercatório optimizes the trading experience for both sellers and buyers in this unique market.

Horus Aeronaves

Series A in 2017
Horus Aeronaves Ltda., founded in 2010 and based in Florianópolis, Brazil, specializes in designing and manufacturing drones for aerial imaging and mapping solutions. The company develops unmanned aircraft tailored for various applications, including precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, mining, and construction. With a commitment to innovation, Horus Aeronaves leverages proprietary technologies developed through extensive research and development. In addition to its drone hardware, the company offers integrated services such as an image processing platform, which enhances user experience in aerial mapping. Recognized for its high-quality products and exceptional customer support, Horus Aeronaves provides comprehensive training programs that ensure safe and effective drone operation. The company has become a notable player in the Brazilian drone market, emerging from a need for more accessible and cost-effective aerial survey solutions compared to traditional manned aircraft methods.

Doare

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Doare is an online donation platform based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that aims to support social causes by facilitating contributions to third sector organizations. Founded in 2012 by Felipe Hlibco and Ruy Fortini, Doare provides a technological solution for philanthropic organizations to enhance their fundraising efforts. The platform not only aids charitable organizations in raising funds but also encourages corporate donations, fostering employee engagement in philanthropy. By connecting donors with meaningful causes, Doare ensures a secure and efficient donation process, ultimately helping those in need to improve their quality of life.

ExchangeNow

Pre Seed Round in 2016
ExchangeNow operates in the foreign exchange market in Brazil, the United States, the European Union and Latin America. The company has developed and improved service operations with the support of mentors and participation in the country's largest acceleration programs, such as StartupFarm, SEED, DarwinStarter and InovAtiva Brasil.

Minerador X

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Minerador is a Brazilian software company established in 2015 and headquartered in Florianópolis. It specializes in designing and developing customer relationship management (CRM) platforms tailored for telecommunication operators. The company's platform enables users to create contract offers for potential customers, manage and analyze contracts, track team performance, and monitor sales funnels. By automating and optimizing processes, Minerador helps operators offer more competitively priced plans, ultimately benefiting end-users by reducing costs.

VC-X

Pre Seed Round in 2016
VC-X is a startup that offers a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the automation, management, and acquisition of telecommunications and IT services for businesses. Founded nine years ago, the company has made significant strides, including participation in an accelerator program, the development of innovative market solutions, and a merger with another startup, Conta Mínima. Now part of the Senior Sistemas group, VC-X assists hundreds of companies by providing services such as request for proposals, telecom consulting, and invoice auditing. These services ensure alignment between usage and charges, helping businesses to reduce costs and maintain efficient operations tailored to their specific needs. By focusing on revolutionizing the telecom and IT sectors in Brazil, VC-X aims to attract professionals dedicated to positively impacting lives.

Plurio

Angel Round in 2015
Plurio is a SaaS platform for small and medium companies that unifies tasks, customer service, and teamwork within the email. The company was founded in 2014 as Desk14 and is based in Joinville, Brazil.

Horus Aeronaves

Seed Round in 2015
Horus Aeronaves Ltda., founded in 2010 and based in Florianópolis, Brazil, specializes in designing and manufacturing drones for aerial imaging and mapping solutions. The company develops unmanned aircraft tailored for various applications, including precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, mining, and construction. With a commitment to innovation, Horus Aeronaves leverages proprietary technologies developed through extensive research and development. In addition to its drone hardware, the company offers integrated services such as an image processing platform, which enhances user experience in aerial mapping. Recognized for its high-quality products and exceptional customer support, Horus Aeronaves provides comprehensive training programs that ensure safe and effective drone operation. The company has become a notable player in the Brazilian drone market, emerging from a need for more accessible and cost-effective aerial survey solutions compared to traditional manned aircraft methods.

Meetime

Angel Round in 2015
Meetime is a software company based in Florianópolis, Brazil, that specializes in inside sales analysis. Founded in 2014 by Diego Cordovez, Diego Wagner, and Victor Canezin de Oliveira, Meetime develops tools designed to enhance inside sales strategies. Its software integrates with customer relationship management systems to improve prospecting efforts, streamline the scheduling of sales meetings, facilitate online interactions, and monitor vendor engagement with customers. By providing these capabilities, Meetime enables businesses to optimize their inside sales processes and increase efficiency in connecting with potential clients.

iPark Brasil

Angel Round in 2015
IPark Brasil is a mobile app that helps drivers park cars in public or private spots and pay for it in one click from smartphones. IPark Brasil was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Kuak

Angel Round in 2015
Kuak Ltd. is a Brazilian company established in 2013 that operates an online platform focused on advertising, marketing, and promotion. The platform serves as a hub for influencers, brands, and individuals seeking to share ideas and enhance their visibility. Kuak facilitates the creation of strategic partnerships between brands and influencers, fostering collaboration within its community. It also offers tools for analyzing key social media metrics, including audience demographics, engagement levels, and overall performance, enabling influencers to optimize their campaigns and strengthen connections with their audiences.

BemVendi

Angel Round in 2015
BemVendi empowers direct sales consultants providing a CRM app and access to financial services. It enables its users to manage their orders, deliveries, and inventories. Additionally, it offers sales management. BemVendi was founded by Stephanie Lopes Torres, Stephanie Lopes Torres, Victor Luiz De Paula Souza, and Yan Carlomagno in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Carina, Brazil.

OceanDrop

Angel Round in 2015
OceanDrop is a Brazilian nutrition company founded in 2016 and based in Balneário Camboriú. The company specializes in nutrition derived from microalgae, which are microscopic plants known for their rich diversity of essential nutrients. OceanDrop provides aquatic-based superfoods in the form of capsules and tablets, allowing consumers to efficiently enrich their diets with these nutrient-dense products. By focusing on practical, natural, and sustainable nutrition solutions, OceanDrop aims to enhance the well-being of its customers through advanced nutritional quality.
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