SoftBank Group

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.

Karim Abouzahr

Director, SoftBank Europe Ventures

Kristin Bannon

Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Jonathan Bullock

COO and Managing Director

John Cassidy

Investment Director, Life Sciences and HealthTech

Tom Cheung

Partner, Americas

Serena Dayal

Partner, Americas

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Ronald Fisher

Vice Chairman

Navneet Govil

Managing Partner, CFO

Ayush Jain

Investment Vice President

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Managing Partner and Head of EMEA and India Investing

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Director, Americas

Jimi Macdonald

Director

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner

Ken Miyauchi

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Moon

Executive Managing Partner

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Partner, EMEA

Vikas Parekh

Managing Partner, Americas

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Masayoshi Son

Founder

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Past deals in Brazil

ASAAS

Series C in 2024
Asaas Gestão Financeira S.A., based in Joinville, Brazil, provides a comprehensive digital accounting solution for businesses through its SaaS-based mobile application. The platform automates financial processes, including invoicing, tax invoice issuance, customer communication via multiple channels (CRM), receivables management, and financial management through an ERP system. This automation significantly reduces manual administrative tasks and lowers the company's receivable default rate, enhancing profitability and cash flow. Asaas supports various payment methods such as PIX, bank payment slips, credit and debit cards, wire transfers, and deposits. Additionally, it offers typical banking services like a business credit card, bill payments, and money transfers.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series C in 2022
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing and operating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing sales and marketing effectiveness. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers an insights platform that integrates users' internal data with a variety of external information sources, including market statistics, pricing, economic indices, social media, news articles, and governmental data. This robust platform allows clients to conduct both simple and complex analyses on demand, facilitating data-driven decision-making. By linking structured and unstructured data, Cortex Intelligence enables businesses across various sectors, including market research, retail, and trade intelligence, to optimize sales strategies and achieve their marketing objectives through informed actions.

Trela

Series A in 2022
Trela is a consumer app and grocery service based in Brazil, recognized for having the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the country and globally. The company's mission is to promote healthier eating by curating high-quality food and beverage products while minimizing waste through an efficient just-in-time supply chain. Trela serves as a comprehensive source for healthy groceries in São Paulo, offering delivery services at competitive prices. Additionally, the company has developed a collective purchasing platform that allows friends and neighbors to shop together, leveraging social connections through messaging apps to secure discounts on their purchases. This innovative approach connects producers and consumers, facilitating access to affordable and fresh products for households.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2022
Contabilizei is an online accounting service provider based in Curitiba, Brazil, founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres. The company specializes in offering cost-effective and efficient accounting solutions tailored for small and micro enterprises. By leveraging a proprietary web and mobile-enabled platform, Contabilizei automates tax reporting and accounting processes, replacing traditional manual practices. This innovative approach simplifies the regulatory requirements for small and medium businesses, positively impacting the operations of thousands of clients.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Alice

Series C in 2021
Alice is a Brazilian healthcare company that is transforming health insurance through a comprehensive, technology-driven approach. The company has developed an end-to-end healthcare system that combines advanced technology and data analytics with proprietary primary care services. Alice focuses on creating strong connections between individuals and their healthcare teams, facilitating personalized care and improving clinical outcomes. Its offerings include assistance with appointment scheduling, health plan monitoring, and recommendations for specialist visits, all aimed at enhancing accessibility to healthcare services. By implementing value-based agreements with health providers, Alice delivers a superior healthcare experience while reducing costs for its clients.

Olist

Series E in 2021
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a hyper-local delivery platform specializing in instant retail services for grocery and convenience products. It aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing fast and personalized delivery, typically within minutes or at scheduled times, thus saving customers valuable time. By utilizing a network of micro fulfillment centers, JOKR delivers a diverse range of both global and local products, while also emphasizing sustainability by minimizing food waste and supporting small businesses. The company operates in key Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo under the brand "DAKI." JOKR's commitment to a more relevant shopping experience and its innovative approach have positioned it as a significant player in the last-mile delivery market.

CRMBonus

Venture Round in 2021
CRM&Bonus is a Brazilian company founded in April 2018, based in São Paulo. It specializes in customer relationship management software aimed at enhancing sales for retail stores, targeting an increase of 10% to 20% within 100 days, while maintaining an effective discount of less than 2%. The platform seamlessly integrates with major ERP and e-commerce systems through Weblink/API, facilitating discounts for customers and thus enabling businesses to boost their profitability. By driving real sales growth, CRM&Bonus helps companies offset their fixed costs, ultimately supporting their financial health and operational efficiency.

PetLove

Series C in 2021
PetLove is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a diverse array of pet products and supplies. Originally established as PetSuperMarket in 1999, the company rebranded to PetLove after 12 years to strengthen its focus on fostering relationships between pet owners and their pets. The online store features over 10,000 items, including pet food, veterinary health products, and accessories for various animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. Customers benefit from a loyalty program that offers discounts from their first purchase, enhancing the shopping experience. PetLove aims to ensure convenience by delivering products directly to customers' doorsteps.

Cobli

Series B in 2021
Cobli is a Brazilian company that specializes in fleet management technology, offering innovative solutions to enhance fleet efficiency across various industries, including telecommunications, transportation, energy, e-commerce, and construction. Founded by Parker Treacy and Rodrigo Mourad, Cobli has experienced rapid growth, achieving over 100% year-over-year expansion and employing more than 400 individuals. The company's platform leverages advanced technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and video telemetry to provide tools for vehicle tracking, dynamic routing, driver identification, and fraud monitoring. By analyzing data collected from solar-powered trackers, Cobli helps fleet owners reduce costs, improve productivity, enhance driver safety, ensure operational compliance, and elevate the overall customer experience. With a strong presence throughout Brazil, the company serves thousands of customers and continues to innovate in the fleet management sector.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a hyper-local delivery platform specializing in instant retail services for grocery and convenience products. It aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing fast and personalized delivery, typically within minutes or at scheduled times, thus saving customers valuable time. By utilizing a network of micro fulfillment centers, JOKR delivers a diverse range of both global and local products, while also emphasizing sustainability by minimizing food waste and supporting small businesses. The company operates in key Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo under the brand "DAKI." JOKR's commitment to a more relevant shopping experience and its innovative approach have positioned it as a significant player in the last-mile delivery market.

Buser

Series C in 2021
Buser is a collaborative charter platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that offers travelers affordable bus trips by connecting individuals heading to the same destination. Founded in November 2016, the company aims to revolutionize bus travel in Brazil by allowing users to pool resources and charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus lines. This innovative approach not only reduces costs for travelers but also promotes sustainable mobility within the country. Buser's app is accessible on both iOS and Android, enhancing the user experience by providing a convenient way to coordinate group travel.

Afya

Post in 2021
Afya is a medical education group based in Brazil that focuses on comprehensive professional development for healthcare professionals. The company offers a diverse range of educational programs, including undergraduate courses in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and other fields, alongside specialization and graduate programs in medical education. Additionally, Afya provides digital services that encompass content and technology tailored for medical education, including clinical decision-making software and practice management tools, such as electronic medical records and telemedicine solutions. By leveraging technology, Afya aims to enhance the educational experience and support the entire professional journey of doctors and other healthcare practitioners.

MB | Mercado Bitcoin

Series A in 2021
Mercado Bitcoin is a leading financial market infrastructure company in Latin America, specializing in cryptocurrency transactions. It offers an online platform where users, including traders, can buy and sell various digital assets, such as Bitcoin, using Brazilian Real. The platform features crypto wallets and provides comprehensive tools for managing trades, assets, and financial data, enabling users to make informed investment decisions. Additionally, Mercado Bitcoin offers opportunities for high-yield investments through tokens representing alternative non-security assets, allowing individuals to attain fractional ownership of diverse assets.

Loggi

Series F in 2021
Loggi is a logistics technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2013. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient and reliable delivery services. The platform caters to major e-commerce players, small and medium-sized businesses, and individual users, addressing their shipping needs. By streamlining logistics, Loggi supports the growth of the on-demand economy in Brazil, particularly among its large, young, urban population. The company's focus on cost-effective and agile delivery solutions enables users to manage their logistics seamlessly from home, contributing to a more connected and convenient commerce landscape.

Descomplica

Series E in 2021
Descomplica is an online education platform based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing students with access to a wide range of educational resources, including pre-recorded and live classes across various subjects, particularly focusing on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica aims to facilitate college entrance exam preparation by offering affordable and high-quality educational materials, enabling students to learn at their own pace. The platform also features online monitoring to enhance the learning experience, making it accessible for a diverse group of learners seeking to achieve their academic goals.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2021
Contabilizei is an online accounting service provider based in Curitiba, Brazil, founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres. The company specializes in offering cost-effective and efficient accounting solutions tailored for small and micro enterprises. By leveraging a proprietary web and mobile-enabled platform, Contabilizei automates tax reporting and accounting processes, replacing traditional manual practices. This innovative approach simplifies the regulatory requirements for small and medium businesses, positively impacting the operations of thousands of clients.

MadeiraMadeira

Series E in 2021
MadeiraMadeira is an online marketplace based in Curitiba, Brazil, that specializes in home products. Founded in 2009, the company offers an extensive selection of over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through a smartphone or computer. The platform features a diverse range of products, including bathtubs, wooden doors, steel windows, wooden flooring, and lighting solutions, making it a comprehensive destination for home decor needs.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

VTEX

Series D in 2020
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform designed to help companies modernize their operations and minimize the need for software updates. The platform offers a comprehensive omnichannel commerce solution that empowers retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to enhance sales while reducing overhead costs. By facilitating collaboration among partners, suppliers, and even competitors, VTEX aims to eliminate channel conflicts and provide seamless customer service. Its software-as-a-service model enables clients to build online stores, manage orders across various channels, and create marketplaces for third-party vendors. The company primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other regions in Latin America and globally.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series B in 2020
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing and operating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing sales and marketing effectiveness. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers an insights platform that integrates users' internal data with a variety of external information sources, including market statistics, pricing, economic indices, social media, news articles, and governmental data. This robust platform allows clients to conduct both simple and complex analyses on demand, facilitating data-driven decision-making. By linking structured and unstructured data, Cortex Intelligence enables businesses across various sectors, including market research, retail, and trade intelligence, to optimize sales strategies and achieve their marketing objectives through informed actions.

VTEX

Series C in 2019
VTEX is a developer of a cloud-based eCommerce platform designed to help companies modernize their operations and minimize the need for software updates. The platform offers a comprehensive omnichannel commerce solution that empowers retailers, brands, and B2B manufacturers to enhance sales while reducing overhead costs. By facilitating collaboration among partners, suppliers, and even competitors, VTEX aims to eliminate channel conflicts and provide seamless customer service. Its software-as-a-service model enables clients to build online stores, manage orders across various channels, and create marketplaces for third-party vendors. The company primarily generates revenue from Brazil, followed by other regions in Latin America and globally.

Olist

Series C in 2019
Olist is a Brazilian company headquartered in Curitiba that operates an online e-commerce platform designed to facilitate sales for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It acts as a commerce enabler by connecting entrepreneurs to major online marketplaces, allowing them to advertise and sell their products seamlessly. Olist's offerings include Olist Store, which helps merchants sell on various marketplaces, and Olist Shops, a mobile-first e-commerce solution integrated with social media and accessible in 180 countries. Additionally, Olist provides logistics services through Olist Pax, a cloud-based network that supports fulfillment in Brazil, and financial services through Olist Credit and Olist Pay, assisting SMBs with their capital needs. As a leading commerce enabler, Olist is expanding its reach beyond Brazil to serve the global market.

Buser

Series B in 2019
Buser is a collaborative charter platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that offers travelers affordable bus trips by connecting individuals heading to the same destination. Founded in November 2016, the company aims to revolutionize bus travel in Brazil by allowing users to pool resources and charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus lines. This innovative approach not only reduces costs for travelers but also promotes sustainable mobility within the country. Buser's app is accessible on both iOS and Android, enhancing the user experience by providing a convenient way to coordinate group travel.

MadeiraMadeira

Series D in 2019
MadeiraMadeira is an online marketplace based in Curitiba, Brazil, that specializes in home products. Founded in 2009, the company offers an extensive selection of over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through a smartphone or computer. The platform features a diverse range of products, including bathtubs, wooden doors, steel windows, wooden flooring, and lighting solutions, making it a comprehensive destination for home decor needs.

QuintoAndar

Series D in 2019
QuintoAndar is a digital platform that streamlines the rental process for residential real estate in Brazil, catering to both landlords and renters. Founded in February 2013 by Gabriel Braga and Andre Penha, the company is headquartered in São Paulo. QuintoAndar offers a marketplace featuring various rental listings, allowing users to schedule visits and finalize agreements without the burden of paperwork. The platform also provides rental insurance and facilitates recurring payments, eliminating the need for guarantors. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, QuintoAndar aims to enhance the rental experience for all parties involved.

Volanty

Series B in 2019
Volanty is a digital marketplace based in Rio de Janeiro that specializes in the buying and selling of pre-owned cars in Brazil. Established in 2017, the company streamlines the sales process for sellers by managing tasks such as vehicle inspection, photography, and buyer negotiations, thereby reducing bureaucratic hurdles. For buyers, Volanty emphasizes safety, convenience, and transparency by offering a curated selection of high-quality vehicles along with detailed information about each car and its seller. By leveraging technology to connect sellers and buyers directly, Volanty eliminates the need for intermediaries like dealerships, ultimately maximizing the value of transactions for sellers. The company's aim is to transform the experience of buying and selling used cars, making it more accessible and efficient.

Banco Inter

Post in 2019
Banco Inter is a digital banking institution based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, founded in 1994 by Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza and Marcos Alberto Cabaleiro Fernandez. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including checking accounts, personal and corporate accounts, and accounts for microenterprises. It also provides various financial products such as loans, credit cards, investment options, and insurance services. Additionally, Banco Inter facilitates payments, wire transfers, invoice deposits, and prepaid mobile top-ups. The bank focuses on delivering accessible and innovative banking solutions to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Creditas

Series D in 2019
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Loggi

Series E in 2019
Loggi is a logistics technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2013. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient and reliable delivery services. The platform caters to major e-commerce players, small and medium-sized businesses, and individual users, addressing their shipping needs. By streamlining logistics, Loggi supports the growth of the on-demand economy in Brazil, particularly among its large, young, urban population. The company's focus on cost-effective and agile delivery solutions enables users to manage their logistics seamlessly from home, contributing to a more connected and convenient commerce landscape.

Loggi

Series D in 2018
Loggi is a logistics technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2013. It operates an online shipping platform that connects couriers with shippers, facilitating efficient and reliable delivery services. The platform caters to major e-commerce players, small and medium-sized businesses, and individual users, addressing their shipping needs. By streamlining logistics, Loggi supports the growth of the on-demand economy in Brazil, particularly among its large, young, urban population. The company's focus on cost-effective and agile delivery solutions enables users to manage their logistics seamlessly from home, contributing to a more connected and convenient commerce landscape.

Caret Games

Venture Round in 2018
Caret Games is a company specialized in developing mobile games with over 50 employees based on South Korea. The company consists of talented developers and they are developing games with passion. Caret Games developed Full3D mobile MMORPG ‘RebirthM’ in the end of 2017. The company is trying to make a game which many people can enjoy and play for a long time, and the first is ‘RebirthM’. Caret Games services 'RebirthM'​ directly in South Korea and is currently preparing for global service. About "Rebirth M"​! The game also known as Rebirth: Shadow of Salvation, is a mobile MMORPG that’s supposed to rival PC MMORPGs. Made with Unity3D, the game boasts high graphics and PC-like gameplay experience. Now that it’s been more than a year since its announcement in South Korea, the game is finally out in Brazil which a global release will follow suit later.

99

Series C in 2017
99 is a Brazilian company that offers taxi services through its mobile application, 99Taxis. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, it is headquartered in São Paulo and operates as a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology since December 2017. The 99Taxis platform connects passengers with local drivers, allowing users to easily request transportation services through their smartphones. This service aims to make the process of booking a taxi quick, convenient, and efficient, enhancing the overall user experience in urban mobility.
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