Vittude is a healthcare platform that connects patients with psychologists for both in-person and virtual consultations. The company addresses the growing mental health crisis, particularly in Brazil, where mental illness significantly impacts productivity and the economy. By facilitating access to therapists through scheduling tools and video conferencing, Vittude provides support for a range of mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The platform is also a leader in mental health content in Latin America, attracting over three million unique visitors monthly, which is five times more than its closest competitor. Vittude serves more than 70 corporate clients, including major companies like Grupo Boticário and Microsoft, highlighting its role in enhancing employee mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
ABC da Construção
Venture Round in 2021
ABC da Construção S/A is a prominent retailer and distributor of building products based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Established in 1990, the company specializes in a wide range of construction materials and home accessories, including solar heaters, mortars, grouts, bathtubs, water tanks, tiles, and various appliances. In addition to supplying these products, ABC da Construção also offers consultation services, assisting clients with furnishing, design, and construction projects. The company is committed to providing quality materials at competitive prices, ensuring customers receive both the products they need and expert advice for their construction endeavors.
Letz is a mobility company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing corporate transportation services, focusing on improving daily commutes by offering reliable and affordable private car rides for workers. The company operates an online platform that connects self-employed drivers with individuals needing transportation. Letz's proprietary technology optimizes routes for up to four passengers, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing the quality of the commute. Despite challenges posed by the Covid pandemic, Letz has grown rapidly, completing over 500,000 trips and successfully taking thousands of people off public transport.
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
ABC da Construção
Venture Round in 2020
ABC da Construção S/A is a prominent retailer and distributor of building products based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Established in 1990, the company specializes in a wide range of construction materials and home accessories, including solar heaters, mortars, grouts, bathtubs, water tanks, tiles, and various appliances. In addition to supplying these products, ABC da Construção also offers consultation services, assisting clients with furnishing, design, and construction projects. The company is committed to providing quality materials at competitive prices, ensuring customers receive both the products they need and expert advice for their construction endeavors.
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2003, Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia develops a data analytics platform for marketing and sales. Its platform combines internal company data with external information like pricing trends, market statistics, social media insights, news articles, and public sources to provide actionable intelligence. This enables businesses across various sectors to make data-driven decisions in sales, marketing, retail, trade intelligence, and communications.
Kzas.AI
Seed Round in 2020
Kzas Tecnologia e Investimentos Ltda, established in 2019 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, operates a digital real estate transaction platform designed to streamline the buying and selling process. The platform employs conversational AI and a specialized team to connect genuine buyers with sellers and properties, simplifying various aspects of real estate transactions. It offers pre-analysis services that consider client needs, property availability, documentation, and credit options. Additionally, Kzas provides tailored property suggestions based on individual preferences and locations, making the typically complicated processes of searching for properties, securing financing, and completing transactions more transparent and user-friendly.
Mediação Online
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2014, Mediação Online specializes in designing and developing online platforms for legal mediation. It offers efficient solutions for various conflicts, including consumer disputes, labor issues, corporate disagreements, and more. The company serves diverse sectors such as finance, retail, insurance, education, real estate, and telecom. Its mission is to bring efficiency to the legal market by democratizing alternative conflict resolution methods.
Vittude
Seed Round in 2019
Vittude is a healthcare platform that connects patients with psychologists for both in-person and virtual consultations. The company addresses the growing mental health crisis, particularly in Brazil, where mental illness significantly impacts productivity and the economy. By facilitating access to therapists through scheduling tools and video conferencing, Vittude provides support for a range of mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The platform is also a leader in mental health content in Latin America, attracting over three million unique visitors monthly, which is five times more than its closest competitor. Vittude serves more than 70 corporate clients, including major companies like Grupo Boticário and Microsoft, highlighting its role in enhancing employee mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
Antecipa
Venture Round in 2019
Antecipa is a Brazilian company founded in 2017 and headquartered in São Paulo, specializing in a B2B platform that facilitates receivables anticipation. The platform employs advanced algorithms and big data analysis to assess suppliers' risk and credit reputation, allowing for the determination of optimal rates for each transaction. By removing intermediaries from the financing process, Antecipa enhances efficiency in supply chain financing. The platform offers a prepayment solution integrated with enterprise resource planning systems, enabling large companies to leverage cash flow by anticipating receivables from suppliers. It operates without fixed or maintenance fees, allowing users to utilize the service at their discretion. Antecipa’s dynamic discount rates differentiate it from traditional prepayment gateways, as it tailors terms for each vendor to mitigate adverse selection effects. As of September 2020, Antecipa functions as a subsidiary of XP Inc.
ABC da Construção
Series B in 2019
ABC da Construção S/A is a prominent retailer and distributor of building products based in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Established in 1990, the company specializes in a wide range of construction materials and home accessories, including solar heaters, mortars, grouts, bathtubs, water tanks, tiles, and various appliances. In addition to supplying these products, ABC da Construção also offers consultation services, assisting clients with furnishing, design, and construction projects. The company is committed to providing quality materials at competitive prices, ensuring customers receive both the products they need and expert advice for their construction endeavors.
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
Qulture.Rocks
Seed Round in 2018
Qulture.Rocks is a software company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in developing a performance management platform aimed at enhancing people management for organizations. The platform offers tools for real-time evaluation of employee performance, facilitating decisions related to promotions, training, and reallocations. It features capabilities for implementing one-on-one meetings, setting goals and objectives, conducting performance reviews, and providing continuous feedback and recognition among peers and managers. By offering a customizable and integrated suite of applications, Qulture.Rocks enables companies to modernize their performance management processes effectively.
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.
Nibo is a Brazilian company founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It specializes in developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's software simplifies and enhances the efficiency of accounting processes, facilitating the tracking of cash flows, organizing accounts payable and receivable, and automating collections. By providing these tools, Nibo enables enterprises and accountants to effectively manage their finances and monitor their overall financial health.
Olist
Convertible Note in 2017
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
Linte
Convertible Note in 2015
Linte is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo that specializes in developing cloud-based legal software aimed at reducing litigation expenses for businesses. Founded in 2015, Linte's innovative platform provides tools for document assembly and management, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks related to contracts and legal documents. This solution enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness while adhering to best practices in usability and design. By enabling legal professionals to gain comprehensive control over the contract lifecycle, Linte empowers organizations to handle legal processes more effectively and intelligently.
FormaFina
Seed Round in 2015
FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium.
FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.
Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2003, Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia develops a data analytics platform for marketing and sales. Its platform combines internal company data with external information like pricing trends, market statistics, social media insights, news articles, and public sources to provide actionable intelligence. This enables businesses across various sectors to make data-driven decisions in sales, marketing, retail, trade intelligence, and communications.
Sophie & Juliete
Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian company founded in 2012, based in Sao Paulo, that operates an online jewelry and accessories platform. The company specializes in social selling, providing women with the opportunity to establish their own fashion businesses. Its accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can market the products online or host sales events in private settings, such as gatherings at friends' homes. Sophie & Juliete aims to integrate social media and internet sales to create flexible and profitable business opportunities tailored for modern women.
Nibo is a Brazilian company founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It specializes in developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's software simplifies and enhances the efficiency of accounting processes, facilitating the tracking of cash flows, organizing accounts payable and receivable, and automating collections. By providing these tools, Nibo enables enterprises and accountants to effectively manage their finances and monitor their overall financial health.
Sophie & Juliete
Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian company founded in 2012, based in Sao Paulo, that operates an online jewelry and accessories platform. The company specializes in social selling, providing women with the opportunity to establish their own fashion businesses. Its accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can market the products online or host sales events in private settings, such as gatherings at friends' homes. Sophie & Juliete aims to integrate social media and internet sales to create flexible and profitable business opportunities tailored for modern women.
Nibo is a Brazilian company founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It specializes in developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's software simplifies and enhances the efficiency of accounting processes, facilitating the tracking of cash flows, organizing accounts payable and receivable, and automating collections. By providing these tools, Nibo enables enterprises and accountants to effectively manage their finances and monitor their overall financial health.
FormaFina
Seed Round in 2013
FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium.
FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
ViajaNet is an online travel agency that offers a comprehensive platform for booking various travel services. Founded in 2009 by Alex Todres and Bob Rossato, the company is headquartered in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. ViajaNet provides customers with a diverse selection of travel options, including airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, cruises, and travel insurance. Its user-friendly interface facilitates an efficient search experience, allowing travelers to easily find and book their desired arrangements throughout Brazil and Latin America.
Startupi
Seed Round in 2013
Startupi is a knowledge base on the Brazilian innovation, business, entrepreneurship and technology market. Founded in December 2008, it collaborated to build the Brazilian startups ecosystem, informing and educating the market about what these startups were and how they would become so important. Over the years, Startupi has collaborated with the most diverse initiatives and programs to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Brazil, as well as aggregate key knowledge and inspire everyone with an innovative spirit. In March / 15 it was acquired by BEATS Brasil and will continue to be an independent and important channel for information, relationships and business generation between Startups-Investors-Customers-Government-Media-Market. We reinforce our commitment to transparency, collaboration. We want to raise the name of STARTUPI to a new level - the best communication vehicle in the country for the Startups ecosystem. Count on us because we count on you, let's go!
55social is a content optimization platform for social networks that helps brands manage their social media and analyze their results. It also helps firms reach out and monetize their social media.
The company was founded in 2011 by IG Expansion, Brazilian entrepreneurs and Redpoint Ventures to provide tech-based solutions for the Brazilian social media market, which was, and still is, growing. The company has offices in Brazil and Argentina. Its Brazilian office has commercial and customer service operations, with approximately 40 employees. In Argentina, is located the software development operations, with approximately 30 employees.
Sophie & Juliete
Series A in 2012
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian company founded in 2012, based in Sao Paulo, that operates an online jewelry and accessories platform. The company specializes in social selling, providing women with the opportunity to establish their own fashion businesses. Its accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can market the products online or host sales events in private settings, such as gatherings at friends' homes. Sophie & Juliete aims to integrate social media and internet sales to create flexible and profitable business opportunities tailored for modern women.
Sophie & Juliete
Series A in 2012
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian company founded in 2012, based in Sao Paulo, that operates an online jewelry and accessories platform. The company specializes in social selling, providing women with the opportunity to establish their own fashion businesses. Its accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can market the products online or host sales events in private settings, such as gatherings at friends' homes. Sophie & Juliete aims to integrate social media and internet sales to create flexible and profitable business opportunities tailored for modern women.
ViajaNet is an online travel agency that offers a comprehensive platform for booking various travel services. Founded in 2009 by Alex Todres and Bob Rossato, the company is headquartered in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. ViajaNet provides customers with a diverse selection of travel options, including airline tickets, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, cruises, and travel insurance. Its user-friendly interface facilitates an efficient search experience, allowing travelers to easily find and book their desired arrangements throughout Brazil and Latin America.