Crescera Capital

Crescera Capital is an asset management firm headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established in 2008 through the merger of several prominent investment firms. The company specializes in private equity and venture capital, targeting investments in diverse sectors such as education, consumption, retail, services, healthcare, logistics, innovation, and technology. Crescera Capital is structured as a partnership, enabling it to attract and retain top talent across various specialties. With a strong emphasis on trust and knowledge, the firm aims to deliver consistent returns to its clients and investors through a range of financial products and strategies. The firm, supported by a team of over 70 professionals, including more than 40 partners, is committed to creating long-term value for investors and the broader society while honoring the legacy of its founding group.

Daniel Borghi

Partner

Jaime Cardoso

Partner

Laura Guarana

Partner

Past deals in South America

Gibb

Pre Seed Round in 2025
On-demand Pay Fintech. Based on our market-leading on-demand salary technology platform, we allow employees to receive what is already theirs, when they need it most. This flexibility not only relieves financial stress, but also increases talent retention, improves engagement and promotes a healthier and more productive work environment. Gibb offers the industry's leading on-demand payment solution with modern, insight-driven payment strategies that help Brazil's leading employers activate their workforce and build stronger relationships with their employees, so that they feel more engaged, work harder and stay longer at their respective companies. We work to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time for employees, always striving for a healthier financial life.

Datarisk

Venture Round in 2024
DataRisk is an online predictive modeling platform focused on credit, collection, and fraud serving mainly financial institutions. The company uses tools to deliver a complete, scalable web solution. A model available for shoring is possible in a few hours. It also develops a SaaS solution that makes data science reachable to any company without a data scientist. It enables the development and automatic updating of machine learning models for applications such as credit, marketing, and fraud prevention. The products are created to extract information and generate a predictive model. DataRisk was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.

Letrus

Venture Round in 2023
Letrus is an educational assessment platform founded in 2016 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, focused on enhancing writing skills among students. The company aims to address functional illiteracy in the Portuguese language by providing a system that integrates linguistic, pedagogical, and digital intelligence. Letrus's platform allows teachers to monitor individual student writing abilities and linguistic intelligence, generating detailed reports for assessment. This data-driven approach enables educational institutions to analyze student texts and create tailored instructional sequences, ultimately improving students' pedagogical, writing, and cognitive skills.

BomConsórcio

Debt Financing in 2023
BomConsórcio is a specialized online platform in Brazil that facilitates the buying and selling of consortium quotas. As a Special Affiliate of the Brazilian Association of Consortia (ABAC), it is committed to offering safe and innovative solutions for Consortium Administrators and their members. The platform provides users with a comprehensive list of authorized partners in the consortium market, enabling them to connect with various opportunities. By prioritizing safety and simplicity, BomConsórcio aims to enhance the overall consortium market and streamline the negotiation process for its users.

Hospital Care

Private Equity Round in 2023
Hospital Care operates a network of hospitals in Sao Paulo, Brazil, focusing on critical patient services. The organization aims to create an integrated system of private healthcare that effectively manages population health. By establishing itself as a regional hub, Hospital Care seeks to balance the interests of patients, physicians, payers, partners, and shareholders, ensuring that reliable treatments and care are accessible to the communities it serves. Through this operational strategy, the company enhances healthcare management and promotes better health outcomes for its patients.

Vitru

Post in 2022
Vitru offers distance learning education group in the postsecondary digital education market in Brazil based on the number of enrolled undergraduate students.

Semantix

Post in 2022
Semantix is a San Francisco-based software platform company specializing in language processing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. It offers a fully integrated data software platform designed to unify analytics across business operations, data science, and engineering. Semantix provides tools that facilitate collaboration among data science teams, data engineering, and business lines, enabling the seamless development of data products. The company also focuses on enhancing medical coding technology through proprietary algorithms and a substantial data warehouse of clinical notes, catering primarily to the healthcare sector. While Semantix is based in the United States, it generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil, positioning itself as a key player in the data-driven technology landscape.

Leads2b

Private Equity Round in 2022
Leads2b is a technology solutions company based in Curitiba, Brazil, that focuses on enhancing sales efficiency in the B2B market. Established in 2014, the company utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to streamline the prospecting process and automate marketing efforts. Its platform offers comprehensive features for commercial management, including customer relationship management (CRM) and post-sales support, aimed at equipping businesses with valuable market insights. By improving the effectiveness of these processes, Leads2b helps its clients generate leads and achieve their sales objectives.

Vittude

Series A in 2022
Mental illness is the biggest health problem in recent years, affecting one in four people worldwide. According to WHO, Brazil has the most anxious, the 2nd more stressed and the 5th most depressed population of the world. Not treating mental health disorders costs the global economy USD 1 trillion every year. And, for Brazilian companies, the negative impact of mental illness exceeds the $ 63 billion mark in lost productivity. Supporting employees' mental health is good for businesses’ financial results (4x ROI). Covid-19 has boosted online therapy adoption and psychological support has become an important feature to attract and retain the best talents. With more than 70 corporate clients such as Grupo Boticário, Raia Drogasil, SAP, Microsoft, Olist, Resultados Digitais, Warren, 99, and others, Vittude is impacting employees mental health and wellbeing. Moreover, Vittude is the Latin America Mental health content leader, with more than 3 million unique visitors monthly (5x bigger than 2nd player).

Leads2b

Venture Round in 2020
Leads2b is a technology solutions company based in Curitiba, Brazil, that focuses on enhancing sales efficiency in the B2B market. Established in 2014, the company utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to streamline the prospecting process and automate marketing efforts. Its platform offers comprehensive features for commercial management, including customer relationship management (CRM) and post-sales support, aimed at equipping businesses with valuable market insights. By improving the effectiveness of these processes, Leads2b helps its clients generate leads and achieve their sales objectives.

Afya

Post in 2019
Afya is an Edtech that helps doctors acquire knowledge throughout their medical careers. Afya Educacional was born from the union of NRE Educacional, the largest group of medical schools in the country, with Medcel, a leading company in preparatory courses for medical residency, specializations, and updates. Afya is a highly technological company, with an educational bias and dedicated to taking care of the entire professional journey of the doctor. Afya Educacional was born in 2019 and is headquartered in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Semantix

Series B in 2019
Semantix is a San Francisco-based software platform company specializing in language processing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. It offers a fully integrated data software platform designed to unify analytics across business operations, data science, and engineering. Semantix provides tools that facilitate collaboration among data science teams, data engineering, and business lines, enabling the seamless development of data products. The company also focuses on enhancing medical coding technology through proprietary algorithms and a substantial data warehouse of clinical notes, catering primarily to the healthcare sector. While Semantix is based in the United States, it generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil, positioning itself as a key player in the data-driven technology landscape.

Semantix

Series B in 2019
Semantix is a San Francisco-based software platform company specializing in language processing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. It offers a fully integrated data software platform designed to unify analytics across business operations, data science, and engineering. Semantix provides tools that facilitate collaboration among data science teams, data engineering, and business lines, enabling the seamless development of data products. The company also focuses on enhancing medical coding technology through proprietary algorithms and a substantial data warehouse of clinical notes, catering primarily to the healthcare sector. While Semantix is based in the United States, it generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil, positioning itself as a key player in the data-driven technology landscape.

Datarisk

Seed Round in 2019
DataRisk is an online predictive modeling platform focused on credit, collection, and fraud serving mainly financial institutions. The company uses tools to deliver a complete, scalable web solution. A model available for shoring is possible in a few hours. It also develops a SaaS solution that makes data science reachable to any company without a data scientist. It enables the development and automatic updating of machine learning models for applications such as credit, marketing, and fraud prevention. The products are created to extract information and generate a predictive model. DataRisk was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.

BomConsórcio

Seed Round in 2019
BomConsórcio is a specialized online platform in Brazil that facilitates the buying and selling of consortium quotas. As a Special Affiliate of the Brazilian Association of Consortia (ABAC), it is committed to offering safe and innovative solutions for Consortium Administrators and their members. The platform provides users with a comprehensive list of authorized partners in the consortium market, enabling them to connect with various opportunities. By prioritizing safety and simplicity, BomConsórcio aims to enhance the overall consortium market and streamline the negotiation process for its users.

PaggCerto

Seed Round in 2018
PaggCerto is apayment facilitator, allowing freelancers, liberals, and small merchants to accept credit cards as a form of payment. the company focuses to deliver solutions for online and face-to-face transactions, thinking about the unique needs of each company. The company is based in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.

Convenia

Venture Round in 2018
Convenia is a cloud-based platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that offers tools designed to enhance corporate engagement and simplify human resources management. The platform streamlines various personnel management tasks, including employee admission, management, vacation tracking, and payroll processing. By providing practical solutions for everyday HR activities, Convenia enables organizations to improve their operational and administrative efficiency. Additionally, it offers access to a network of over 5,500 establishments that provide various corporate advantages, making it a comprehensive resource for businesses seeking to enhance their employee management processes.

Yller

Seed Round in 2018
Yller is an innovative company that develops edible bio material for dentistry. Yller is an innovative company that contributes to the development of Brazilian dentistry. All products and various raw materials are developed, synthesized and produced within the company's premises, respecting the highest quality standards.

Oba Hortifruti

Private Equity Round in 2018
Oba Hortifruti is a Brazilian retailer specializing in fresh food products. The company operates a chain of stores that offers a wide variety of processed food items, including fruits, vegetables, and greens that are pre-washed, cut, and packaged for convenience. By focusing on delivering fresh food options, Oba Hortifruti aims to enhance the daily lives of its customers, ensuring they have access to quality produce ready for consumption. The company is dedicated to providing a positive shopping experience and promoting healthy eating habits among consumers.

Altave

Venture Round in 2018
Altave is a Brazilian aerospace company, founded in 2011 and based in São José dos Campos, that specializes in developing light vehicles for various sectors, including telecommunications, defense and security, agribusiness, oil and gas, environmental monitoring, mining, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive intelligent monitoring solution that combines hardware and proprietary software powered by artificial intelligence, delivering real-time, georeferenced information to enhance decision-making and prevent incidents. Recognized as the only developer and manufacturer of aerostat-based solutions for surveillance and telecommunications in Brazil, Altave holds an exclusivity certificate from the Brazilian Defense and Security Industry Association and is certified as a Strategic Defense Company. The company gained international attention for deploying surveillance balloons at the RIO 2016 Olympic Games to ensure security at the venues. With a team of skilled professionals, including those with advanced degrees, Altave emphasizes innovation and excellence in its operations.

EZ Commerce

Seed Round in 2018
EZ Commerce operates an enterprise e-commerce platform for retailers. Alberto Fujita, Henrique Mengue, Ivan Correa, and Maurício Correa fouded it in 2008, with its headquarters in Porto Alegre in Brazil.

Siteware

Seed Round in 2018
Siteware is a Brazilian company that specializes in providing management solutions aimed at enhancing organizational engagement and integration. Founded in 2000 by Marcello Ladeira and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Siteware offers a suite of tools designed to improve business processes and decision-making. Its solutions include RESULTs for performance monitoring, DASHBOARDs for reporting, ACTIONs for analysis and problem-solving, DOCUMENTs for document management, PROJECTs for portfolio management, and MEETINGs for facilitating effective communication and task tracking. These tools are utilized by a diverse range of small, medium, and large enterprises across various sectors in Brazil, allowing management teams to gain detailed insights and control over their operations.

Vera Cruz Hospital

Private Equity Round in 2018
Vera Cruz Hospital, located in Campinas, Brazil, has a longstanding commitment to providing advanced healthcare services tailored to the needs of the community. The hospital specializes in general and maternal healthcare, featuring well-equipped hospitalization units and clinical centers that address a wide range of medical needs. Its facilities include comprehensive services such as rehabilitation, chemotherapy, hemodynamics, radiology, and laboratory testing, all aimed at promoting patient health and well-being. The hospital's dedicated team of skilled professionals ensures that patients receive high-quality care in a modern setting, reflecting the institution's evolution alongside the city and its residents.

Caelum

Venture Round in 2017
Caelum is a tech education company. In 2004 they provided instructor led courses and since 2013 they have the biggest platform online for programmers and designers in Brazil, launched as alura.com.br

Chipus Microelectronics

Seed Round in 2017
Chipus Microeletronics operates as an analog intellectual property designing company. It offers power management products, data convertors, front ends, clock management products, and sensors and actuators as well as customized analog IC design services. Chipus Microelectronics serves IDMs, play foundries, and semiconductor companies in Brazil and internationally. Murilo Pesatti and Paulo Augusto dal Fabbro founded it on November 11, 2008, with its headquarters in Florianopolis in Brazil.

Convenia

Seed Round in 2017
Convenia is a cloud-based platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that offers tools designed to enhance corporate engagement and simplify human resources management. The platform streamlines various personnel management tasks, including employee admission, management, vacation tracking, and payroll processing. By providing practical solutions for everyday HR activities, Convenia enables organizations to improve their operational and administrative efficiency. Additionally, it offers access to a network of over 5,500 establishments that provide various corporate advantages, making it a comprehensive resource for businesses seeking to enhance their employee management processes.

Epitrack

Seed Round in 2017
Epitrack is a company focused on developing tools to assess and monitor cognitive function changes in individuals with epilepsy. Founded in 2013 by Onocio Leal Neto and Jones Albuquerque in Recife, Brazil, the company's primary product is a screening tool that employs a concise set of critical questions and visual indicators to aid healthcare professionals in identifying issues related to attention and executive function. This tool enables healthcare providers to track cognitive changes in epilepsy patients over time, in conjunction with adjustments to anti-epileptic drug treatments, including initial therapies, add-on medications, and drug withdrawals. Additionally, Epitrack is involved in creating a digital health platform that provides interactive maps to illustrate disease behavior and shares valuable health data and symptom descriptions to enhance user access to health information.

Epitrack

Venture Round in 2017
Epitrack is a company focused on developing tools to assess and monitor cognitive function changes in individuals with epilepsy. Founded in 2013 by Onocio Leal Neto and Jones Albuquerque in Recife, Brazil, the company's primary product is a screening tool that employs a concise set of critical questions and visual indicators to aid healthcare professionals in identifying issues related to attention and executive function. This tool enables healthcare providers to track cognitive changes in epilepsy patients over time, in conjunction with adjustments to anti-epileptic drug treatments, including initial therapies, add-on medications, and drug withdrawals. Additionally, Epitrack is involved in creating a digital health platform that provides interactive maps to illustrate disease behavior and shares valuable health data and symptom descriptions to enhance user access to health information.

Oncase

Seed Round in 2016
Oncase is a Brazilian company specializing in business analytics, business intelligence, and big data solutions. With over a decade of experience, it operates as a consulting firm that utilizes market-leading tools to enhance business management. Oncase develops software designed to integrate, clean, and enrich data from various sources, focusing on delivering comprehensive analytical methods. Its solutions enable clients to effectively analyze large volumes of data, facilitating the generation of consistent reports and insights that can be shared across their organizations through multiple dashboards. The company also boasts a software development structure that employs agile engineering practices to support customized system development tailored to client needs.

Joy Street

Seed Round in 2016
Joy Street S.A. is a Brazilian company founded in 2010 that specializes in the development and operation of conversational games and educational technologies. The company focuses on creating engaging learning platforms that enhance collaboration and motivation among students and teachers in middle and high schools. Its flagship service, Education Olympics (OjE), functions as a social networking platform where users participate in various challenges, including casual, school-like, and alternate reality games designed to foster dialogue and skill development. Joy Street also offers OjE Kids, tailored for children aged 6 to 11, allowing them to collaborate in a learning environment facilitated by their teachers. By integrating fun and interaction into education, Joy Street aims to transform traditional learning experiences and promote effective engagement through innovative digital solutions.

Chipus Microelectronics

Seed Round in 2016
Chipus Microeletronics operates as an analog intellectual property designing company. It offers power management products, data convertors, front ends, clock management products, and sensors and actuators as well as customized analog IC design services. Chipus Microelectronics serves IDMs, play foundries, and semiconductor companies in Brazil and internationally. Murilo Pesatti and Paulo Augusto dal Fabbro founded it on November 11, 2008, with its headquarters in Florianopolis in Brazil.

EZ Commerce

Seed Round in 2016
EZ Commerce operates an enterprise e-commerce platform for retailers. Alberto Fujita, Henrique Mengue, Ivan Correa, and Maurício Correa fouded it in 2008, with its headquarters in Porto Alegre in Brazil.

Dot Legend

Seed Round in 2015
Dot Legend is a mobile application development company for mobile shopping segment with a focus on market networks solutions. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Yller

Seed Round in 2015
Yller is an innovative company that develops edible bio material for dentistry. Yller is an innovative company that contributes to the development of Brazilian dentistry. All products and various raw materials are developed, synthesized and produced within the company's premises, respecting the highest quality standards.

Cliever

Seed Round in 2015
Cliever is a 3D printer manufacturer with accessories and software's available for purchase. The company believes that 3D printing will transform all industries and the production processes, generating time, saving costs, and optimizing the innovative process. The company is passionate about 3D printing and so it is dedicated in offering the quality products to companies. Cliever is based in Minas Gerais, Brazil and was founded on 2012.

Joy Street

Seed Round in 2015
Joy Street S.A. is a Brazilian company founded in 2010 that specializes in the development and operation of conversational games and educational technologies. The company focuses on creating engaging learning platforms that enhance collaboration and motivation among students and teachers in middle and high schools. Its flagship service, Education Olympics (OjE), functions as a social networking platform where users participate in various challenges, including casual, school-like, and alternate reality games designed to foster dialogue and skill development. Joy Street also offers OjE Kids, tailored for children aged 6 to 11, allowing them to collaborate in a learning environment facilitated by their teachers. By integrating fun and interaction into education, Joy Street aims to transform traditional learning experiences and promote effective engagement through innovative digital solutions.

HTP Solution

Seed Round in 2015
HTP Solution offers a Software as a Service solution for the enterprise transport management. It offers iTransport, a software solution that provides tools for organizations to handle charter, light, and heavy transportation. HTP Solution also provides consulting, software development, and industrial automation services; embedded devices for passengers control; enterprise transport management outsourcing; and corporate portals. It serves automotive, renewable energy, road equipment, aircraft, consumer goods and health, cellulose, mining, steel, and information technology industries. It began operation in 1996, with its headquarters in Belo Horizonte in Brazil.

Siteware

Seed Round in 2015
Siteware is a Brazilian company that specializes in providing management solutions aimed at enhancing organizational engagement and integration. Founded in 2000 by Marcello Ladeira and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Siteware offers a suite of tools designed to improve business processes and decision-making. Its solutions include RESULTs for performance monitoring, DASHBOARDs for reporting, ACTIONs for analysis and problem-solving, DOCUMENTs for document management, PROJECTs for portfolio management, and MEETINGs for facilitating effective communication and task tracking. These tools are utilized by a diverse range of small, medium, and large enterprises across various sectors in Brazil, allowing management teams to gain detailed insights and control over their operations.

Dot Legend

Seed Round in 2014
Dot Legend is a mobile application development company for mobile shopping segment with a focus on market networks solutions. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

QMagico

Series A in 2014
QMagico improves and simplifies pedagogical routines with data intelligence and customization in schools. QMagico offers a teaching and learning platform to educational institutions. The company's goal is to bring data to education to improve student performance, analyze content efficiency, and to give information to help managers and educators decide on the right interventions. The company was founded on 2011 and is headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Anima Educação

Private Equity Round in 2012
Anima Educacao also was known as GAEC Educacao SA, is an educational organization group that focuses on secondary education and universities. It also principally engaged in the educational sector. The Company's activities are divided into two segments: Higher education and Vertical management. It was founded on May 6, 2003, and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Estapar

Private Equity Round in 2012
Estapar manages and operates vehicle parking lots in Brazil. It provides technical, management, advisory, and relevant planning services to private and public companies, as well as for the special areas of paid parking on public roads or parks. Estapar began operation in 1981. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

HSM

Private Equity Round in 2011
HSM, based in São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent provider of educational training services focused on management knowledge. The company delivers a variety of resources, including executive education courses, management consultancy, and multiplatform content that aims to inspire and develop professionals across various sectors. HSM organizes events, publishes books and magazines, and offers customized solutions designed to support executives in their decision-making processes. By anticipating trends and fostering an environment that encourages learning and action, HSM plays a crucial role in expanding the horizons of business leaders and revealing new opportunities in the management landscape.

Somos Educação

Private Equity Round in 2010
Somos Educação was formerly known as an Abril Educação that offers educational solutions. The company also provides learning systems, pre-university courses, publishing, educational technology, language courses, and schools. In 2010, Scipione and Atica publishing and SER learning system, members of Grupo Abril, were split to create Abril Educação, the company’s first name. Somos Educação was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Affero Lab

Private Equity Round in 2010
Affero Lab specializes in corporate education solutions both in Brazil and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of services, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies, standardized and on-demand content development, consulting, and business process outsourcing. It enhances corporate training through various tools and platforms such as authoring tools, content management systems, and virtual learning environments. Additionally, Affero Lab markets QuickLessons, a collaborative SaaS platform for creating online courses, across Europe, the United States, and Africa. The company integrates technology, content, and consulting in areas like e-learning, talent management, and knowledge management. Formed from the merger of Affero and LAB SSJ, it has a strong emphasis on innovative and engaging learning experiences. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a branch in São Paulo and operations in Miami, Florida, Affero Lab has been operating as a subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA since 2018.
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