500 Global

500 Global, established in 2010, is a global venture capital firm with over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide, the firm invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries. 500 Global focuses on markets where technology and innovation can drive long-term value and economic growth. The firm's investment portfolio spans diverse sectors such as biotech, fintech, internet, and consumer services, with a preference for companies generating at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. 500 Global offers a four-month accelerator program, providing startups with funding, mentorship, and connections to renowned investors. The firm has invested in over 2,800 companies, including 35 unicorns, and has a team of over 190 members based in 25 countries.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal, Global Investment

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Amal Enan

Partner

Cecilia Ezquerro

Portfolio Director

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Neha Khera

Co-Founder and Partner, 500 Canada

Eunhye Kim

Investment Associate

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

René Lomelí Ojeda

Partner, 500 Latin America

Pedro Vieira

Partner

Yingjie Wang

Investor

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Past deals in South America

Nuevo Método

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nuevo Método operates a subscription service for female sexual and reproductive health. It offers contraceptives and provides access to gynecologists. Nuevo Método is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Smartia

Venture Round in 2022
Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. is an online insurance broker based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2010. The company specializes in offering a wide range of insurance products, including car, motorcycle, truck, taxi, and fleet insurance. Additionally, Smartia provides services for condominium, home, business, and health insurance, catering to both consumers and insurance companies. The firm utilizes advanced technology and data analytics to connect consumers with suitable insurance products and brokers, facilitating an efficient online quote experience. By engaging and qualifying leads in real-time, Smartia enables insurers and agents to effectively address customer needs. In 2020, Smartia emerged as a spin-out of QuinStreet, Inc., benefiting from the expertise of one of the largest performance marketing companies in the United States.

Chipax

Venture Round in 2022
Chipax is a Chilean web platform that simplifies financial management for small and medium-sized businesses through its Enterprise Resource Planning system. The platform offers tools for real-time data collection from financial institutions and integrates key financial processes such as sales and purchase invoices, expenses, and taxes. By automating tasks like bank reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, and debt collection, Chipax enhances operational efficiency and transparency, allowing businesses to maintain control over their cash flow and financial statements. This approach aims to make everyday accounting tasks significantly easier for users.

Get on Board

Seed Round in 2021
Get on Board, LLC is an online job listing platform founded in 2011 and based in Santiago, Chile. It specializes in connecting digital professionals with job opportunities in startups and tech companies across Latin America and beyond. Recognized as the largest tech recruitment platform in Latin America, Get on Board has facilitated hundreds of thousands of job applications. The platform offers modern tools for recruiters, enhancing the efficiency of the hiring process while providing a streamlined experience for job seekers. By leveraging exclusive data on candidate performance, Get on Board helps companies accelerate remote recruiting and significantly reduce sourcing costs, making it a trusted resource for both employers and job candidates in the tech industry.

Platzi

Series B in 2021
Platzi Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing live and recorded classes focused on design, marketing, programming, and business. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to facilitate lifelong learning by offering courses that teach in-demand skills to over 80,000 students worldwide. Platzi's curriculum includes application and web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration, among others. The platform promotes real-time collaboration among students and industry professionals, enhancing the learning experience. Classes are conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, utilizing video and interactive lessons to teach practical skills. With a strong emphasis on completion rates and student engagement, Platzi strives to prepare its users for the evolving demands of the tech industry.

Neon

Seed Round in 2021
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

ADD SKIN

Pre Seed Round in 2021
We are a Chilean startup born in 2021 to support you, give you knowledge and make skincare a ritual of self-love and time for you. We believe in the importance of loving you as you are and how taking care of yourself is a fundamental part of that love. We are obsessed with making you happy and everything that implies. That's why we care about sharing knowledge with you, to then advise you so that together we can create your skincare routine. We care about having the best national and international brands; and that your routine arrives at your house and it is quite an experience to open it and then apply it (holy) to your skin.

Ayenda Hotels

Venture Round in 2021
Ayenda Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda focuses on providing standardized, budget-friendly accommodations for individuals, families, and business travelers. The company operates a network of franchise hotels in major cities such as Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira, ensuring that essential needs are met for all types of guests. Utilizing proprietary technology, Ayenda manages its operations through a comprehensive platform that includes hotel management software, pricing algorithms, and user-friendly interfaces, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience. The chain emphasizes quality amenities, including free WiFi and clean accommodations, making it a competitive choice for travelers seeking affordable lodging options.

Neon

Venture Round in 2021
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Smartia

Venture Round in 2021
Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. is an online insurance broker based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2010. The company specializes in offering a wide range of insurance products, including car, motorcycle, truck, taxi, and fleet insurance. Additionally, Smartia provides services for condominium, home, business, and health insurance, catering to both consumers and insurance companies. The firm utilizes advanced technology and data analytics to connect consumers with suitable insurance products and brokers, facilitating an efficient online quote experience. By engaging and qualifying leads in real-time, Smartia enables insurers and agents to effectively address customer needs. In 2020, Smartia emerged as a spin-out of QuinStreet, Inc., benefiting from the expertise of one of the largest performance marketing companies in the United States.

ComoQuiero

Seed Round in 2020
ComoQuiero is a digital platform based in Las Condes, Chile, established in 2016, that simplifies meal planning for individuals and families. The platform offers a comprehensive database of recipes and balanced menus that users can customize based on their dietary preferences and the number of people they are cooking for. In addition to meal planning, ComoQuiero provides consolidated grocery lists that can be tailored to prevent over-purchasing of ingredients. By streamlining the process of meal preparation, ComoQuiero enables users to enjoy cooking without the burden of excessive time investment or expenses.

Platzi

Series A in 2020
Platzi Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing live and recorded classes focused on design, marketing, programming, and business. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to facilitate lifelong learning by offering courses that teach in-demand skills to over 80,000 students worldwide. Platzi's curriculum includes application and web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration, among others. The platform promotes real-time collaboration among students and industry professionals, enhancing the learning experience. Classes are conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, utilizing video and interactive lessons to teach practical skills. With a strong emphasis on completion rates and student engagement, Platzi strives to prepare its users for the evolving demands of the tech industry.

Get on Board

Seed Round in 2020
Get on Board, LLC is an online job listing platform founded in 2011 and based in Santiago, Chile. It specializes in connecting digital professionals with job opportunities in startups and tech companies across Latin America and beyond. Recognized as the largest tech recruitment platform in Latin America, Get on Board has facilitated hundreds of thousands of job applications. The platform offers modern tools for recruiters, enhancing the efficiency of the hiring process while providing a streamlined experience for job seekers. By leveraging exclusive data on candidate performance, Get on Board helps companies accelerate remote recruiting and significantly reduce sourcing costs, making it a trusted resource for both employers and job candidates in the tech industry.

Aprende!

Seed Round in 2019
Aprende! is an e-learning platform that helps high school students prepare for their ENEM exams. The platform enables students to take tests and evaluate the status of their knowledge, identify difficulties and decide which area of studies should be given priority, access the library to find content, watch live classes, and discuss and interact with teachers via the forum. Aprende! is operated from São Paulo, Brazil.

aftersale (Formerly Send4)

Seed Round in 2019
aftersale seeks to improve the quality of service perceived by the Brazilian consumer by solving complex problems simply. It connects branded consumers through interfaces in an omnichannel concept, increasing logistics and fulfillment efficiency and eliminating customer experience gaps in the process of exchanging and returning purchases. Consumers gain in convenience, advantages and much less effort to secure their right. Business gains in operating savings, customer retention, increased average ticket purchase, increased satisfaction and improved reputation. It serves major clients in the Fashion and Accessories, Cosmetics and Beauty, Professional Products, and Home and Decoration segments.

VICO

Seed Round in 2019
VICO is a Colombian company that specializes in creating an online housing platform tailored for students. Founded in 2019, VICO provides a range of services, including the reservation of furnished flats and rooms, as well as facilitating the rental of housing facilities. The company collaborates with various organizations and businesses to support their housing needs for staff and students, ensuring a streamlined process for finding and securing accommodations.

Platzi

Series A in 2019
Platzi Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing live and recorded classes focused on design, marketing, programming, and business. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to facilitate lifelong learning by offering courses that teach in-demand skills to over 80,000 students worldwide. Platzi's curriculum includes application and web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration, among others. The platform promotes real-time collaboration among students and industry professionals, enhancing the learning experience. Classes are conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, utilizing video and interactive lessons to teach practical skills. With a strong emphasis on completion rates and student engagement, Platzi strives to prepare its users for the evolving demands of the tech industry.

Meitre

Seed Round in 2019
Meitre LLC is a company that specializes in creating an online revenue management platform for restaurants, designed to automate the reservation process. Founded in 2016 and based in Montevideo, Uruguay, Meitre leverages dynamic pricing techniques and demand trends to optimize table allocation. Its platform allows restaurants to manage bookings efficiently, reducing no-shows through ticketing and credit card guarantees. Meitre's services are utilized by many of the top restaurants in Latin America, contributing to significant profit increases by limiting low-margin bookings during peak hours and enhancing overall table rotation. The platform also supports event hosting, further expanding its functionality for clients in the competitive restaurant industry.

Ayenda Hotels

Seed Round in 2019
Ayenda Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda focuses on providing standardized, budget-friendly accommodations for individuals, families, and business travelers. The company operates a network of franchise hotels in major cities such as Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira, ensuring that essential needs are met for all types of guests. Utilizing proprietary technology, Ayenda manages its operations through a comprehensive platform that includes hotel management software, pricing algorithms, and user-friendly interfaces, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience. The chain emphasizes quality amenities, including free WiFi and clean accommodations, making it a competitive choice for travelers seeking affordable lodging options.

Alba

Seed Round in 2018
Alba is a company based in Lo Barnechea, Chile, that offers an application designed to connect users with vetted and trained babysitters across Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. The application allows parents to specify their childcare needs and quickly matches them with suitable caregivers from their social networks and neighborhoods, often within 15 minutes. Alba prioritizes quality and safety by supervising and standardizing the care experience, providing 24/7 support, and offering commercial and professional liability insurance. Users can track care sessions in real-time through features such as text updates, nanny-cams, and GPS tracking. The company aims to deliver a reliable and exceptional in-home childcare service, ensuring peace of mind for families.

Easy Ten

Seed Round in 2018
Easy Ten is a mobile application focused on language learning, offering users the opportunity to study over seven languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese. Launched in 2013 by a team of founders, the application employs contemporary learning mechanics and memorization techniques to facilitate an engaging learning experience. Targeting key markets in Russia and Brazil, Easy Ten aims to make foreign language acquisition more accessible and convenient for its users. The application leverages data-driven methods to enhance the learning process, ensuring that customers can learn new languages with ease and efficiency.

Globalwork

Seed Round in 2018
Globalwork is a Colombian company based in Medellín, specializing in background check services and candidate verification. Their platform facilitates trustworthy connections between businesses and job candidates by administering real-time processes and various tests during the selection process. This enables companies to gain insights into employees' strengths and potential, ultimately aiding in recruiting suitable candidates.

LQN

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LQN is a technology-driven company specializing in mortgage solutions, focused on enhancing the homebuying experience for customers in Colombia and Mexico. The company offers an end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly with allied property technologies, brokers, and developers. This white-label solution not only facilitates faster and more efficient mortgage origination and servicing for both existing and new lenders but also creates significant customer acquisition channels. LQN's platform is designed to guide buyers and sellers through the entire property search and negotiation process, streamlining access to housing credit options. By reducing the time from credit request to disbursement, LQN enables clients to save both time and money while increasing the effectiveness of real estate transactions. The company operates in 41 cities across its two primary markets, contributing to the evolution of mortgage-as-a-service offerings.

Tranqui

Seed Round in 2018
Tranqui Finanzas, headquartered in Cali, Colombia, operates an online financial planning solution for individuals and businesses. Founded on the principle that financial planning should be accessible to all without purchasing products or being subject to industry technicalities or prices, Tranqui's platform focuses on empowering employees through financial education and technology. It assists workers in managing personal finances, offers financial literacy resources, and tracks work-related stress indicators, enabling organizations to support their employees' financial well-being.

Beauty Date

Venture Round in 2018
Beauty Date is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application and online marketplace focused on beauty and salon services. Founded on February 2, 2014, by Adrian Boaventura da Silva, Alexandre Kleis, Carlos Henrique Dejavite Araujo, Fabrizzio Zampieri, Giovanni K. Bonetti, and Ronald Peña, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. The application allows users to easily search for and schedule appointments with various beauty-service providers, including hairdressers, manicurists, masseurs, and beauticians, based on their location. This platform not only facilitates the booking process for users but also helps service providers connect with potential customers in their area.

Mediação Online

Seed Round in 2017
Mediação Online (MOL), established in 2015, is Brazil's first online platform for legal mediation. It specializes in resolving conflicts efficiently through technology, aiming to reduce Brazil's high litigation rate. MOL connects parties in dispute with legal counsels, facilitating binding agreements without the need for traditional legal contractors. The platform serves individuals and businesses across various sectors, including finance, retail, insurance, and real estate.

Apurata

Seed Round in 2017
Apurata is a financial services platform focused on providing accessible credit to the middle-class population in Latin America, particularly targeting the unbanked and underbanked segments. Utilizing proprietary technology and innovative origination procedures, the company offers small loans and personal credits, enabling users to apply for and receive financial assistance quickly, often in under thirty minutes. With a significant market opportunity estimated at $25 billion across Latin America, Apurata has initially concentrated its efforts in Peru, where the opportunity is valued at approximately $3 billion. The company is in a growth phase and is actively seeking to expand its team across various roles, including software development, risk management, operations, customer service, and collections.

VISOR ADL

Seed Round in 2017
Visor ADL, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a Mexico City-based company that specializes in developing a loan originator and customer management platform tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of services including customer management, dynamic risk analytics, proactive loan placement, and dynamic portfolio management. Visor ADL aims to empower enterprises by offering data and insights to facilitate critical financing and trade decisions related to private companies. The company is focused on building a comprehensive Enterprise Health Bureau in e-invoicing countries and operates in both Mexico and Brazil. It is backed by several venture capital firms, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.

DeCompris

Seed Round in 2017
DeCompris is an online shopping research platform based in San Isidro, Peru, that allows users to find and compare products from various e-commerce sites across Latin America. It provides comprehensive information on a wide range of products, including video game consoles, cameras, computing devices, telephones, and audio/video equipment. The platform aims to enhance the online shopping experience by simplifying the process of discovering products and obtaining the best offers and promotions. As e-commerce continues to grow in Latin America, DeCompris positions itself as a unique solution for consumers seeking efficiency and value in their purchasing decisions. The company is driven by a team of experienced entrepreneurs dedicated to developing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of online shoppers.

FalaFreud

Seed Round in 2017
FalaFreud Inc is a Brazilian company founded in 2016, specializing in a software application that connects individuals seeking therapy with certified therapists. The platform allows users to access therapeutic guidance through text messaging, audio, and video calls, available at any time. By facilitating real-time communication, FalaFreud aims to provide users with immediate support and answers to their concerns, making mental health resources more accessible and convenient. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro and focuses on enhancing the therapeutic experience through technology.

ReservaTurno

Seed Round in 2017
ReservaTurno, established in 2013 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates as a leading mobile booking platform for beauty services. It connects users with over 250 salons, spas, and studios, offering a 24/7 booking service through its mobile application. The platform enables users to browse and book appointments, view service details and prices, and access exclusive discounts. Additionally, it provides beauty salons with tools to manage client connections and attract new customers.

NAZAR

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Nazar is a Brazilian company founded in 2014 by Information Technology professionals with over 20 years of experience in database management, software engineering, and systems administration. Specializing in AI-assisted database tuning and cost optimization, Nazar has addressed thousands of database performance issues, resulting in significant cost savings for its clients.  Key Highlights: • Experience: Over 20 years of expertise in cloud computing, scalability, performance, and optimization of complex applications. • Client Base: Served more than 300 companies, optimizing over 5,000 databases. • Global Reach: Participated in international programs like Start-Up Brazil and Start-Up Chile, with backing from ACE, Wayra Chile, 500 Startups, and Launch. NAZAR AI: • SQL.AI: An AI assistant providing automated insights to enhance database performance and reduce costs. • Offensive SQL Monitoring: Identifies slow SQL queries to pinpoint performance bottlenecks. • DB Load & Locks Visibility: Offers near real-time insights into database locking issues to improve efficiency. • Anomaly Detection: Alerts users to changes in database behavior for proactive issue resolution. Services Offered: Premium Performance Support – Specialized support for applications and databases, ensuring high availability and continuous performance. Troubleshooting – Diagnosis and resolution of complex issues impacting the performance of critical systems. Database Migration – Planning and execution of database migration, ensuring integrity, security, and efficiency in the process. Performance Analysis – In-depth system performance analysis, identifying optimization opportunities and improvements. Nazar’s commitment to performance optimization and cost efficiency has made it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their database operations.

GlamST

Series A in 2016
GlamST LLC is a technology company specializing in augmented reality solutions for the beauty industry. Founded in 2011 and based in the United States, GlamST offers a web-based application that enables users to virtually try on makeup across various platforms, including mobile, web, and in-store environments. The company has developed over 100 custom filters that accurately represent the colors, textures, and finishes of makeup products. GlamST aims to enhance the retail experience by providing a multi-channel and personalized approach, allowing consumers to experiment with beauty products from any brand, anywhere. With offices in San Francisco and Uruguay, GlamST is led by founder and CEO Agustina Sartori and is recognized for its innovative technology and strong technical team. As of October 2018, GlamST operates as a subsidiary of Ulta Beauty, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the beauty tech market.

idwall

Seed Round in 2016
Idwall Technology LTDA is a Brazilian company founded in July 2016, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for identity verification and document validation. The company's platform offers a range of customizable tools that automate the verification processes for businesses, helping them save time and resources while reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Key features of Idwall's technology include document validation, optical character recognition, facial recognition, background checks, and a mobile SDK. Its solutions are designed to enhance user authentication and facilitate real-time data verification by matching users’ identities with public records. Idwall serves a diverse clientele, including large banks, retail companies, and transportation firms, providing a comprehensive approach to identity management.

Beauty Date

Seed Round in 2016
Beauty Date is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application and online marketplace focused on beauty and salon services. Founded on February 2, 2014, by Adrian Boaventura da Silva, Alexandre Kleis, Carlos Henrique Dejavite Araujo, Fabrizzio Zampieri, Giovanni K. Bonetti, and Ronald Peña, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. The application allows users to easily search for and schedule appointments with various beauty-service providers, including hairdressers, manicurists, masseurs, and beauticians, based on their location. This platform not only facilitates the booking process for users but also helps service providers connect with potential customers in their area.

QMagico

Funding Round in 2016
QMágico is an online educational platform based in São José dos Campos, Brazil, founded in 2011. The platform aims to enhance and streamline pedagogical processes in schools through data intelligence and customization. QMágico provides educational institutions with tools to improve student performance, evaluate the effectiveness of educational content, and equip managers and educators with actionable insights for informed decision-making. By integrating data into the educational framework, QMágico seeks to facilitate targeted interventions that support both teaching and learning.

SimpliRoute

Convertible Note in 2016
SimpliRoute Inc. is an information technology company specializing in cloud-based route optimization and delivery planning software. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Providencia, Chile, the company focuses on providing innovative technological solutions to enhance logistics and optimize processes for last-mile delivery services. SimpliRoute's platform enables users to efficiently plan and compare delivery routes, automating the logistics process to minimize effort and maximize efficiency. Through its advanced tools, SimpliRoute addresses complex logistical challenges, allowing businesses to organize deliveries and visits effectively.

Platzi

Seed Round in 2016
Platzi Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing live and recorded classes focused on design, marketing, programming, and business. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to facilitate lifelong learning by offering courses that teach in-demand skills to over 80,000 students worldwide. Platzi's curriculum includes application and web development, online marketing, interface design, and server administration, among others. The platform promotes real-time collaboration among students and industry professionals, enhancing the learning experience. Classes are conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, utilizing video and interactive lessons to teach practical skills. With a strong emphasis on completion rates and student engagement, Platzi strives to prepare its users for the evolving demands of the tech industry.

Easy Ten

Seed Round in 2015
Easy Ten is a mobile application focused on language learning, offering users the opportunity to study over seven languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese. Launched in 2013 by a team of founders, the application employs contemporary learning mechanics and memorization techniques to facilitate an engaging learning experience. Targeting key markets in Russia and Brazil, Easy Ten aims to make foreign language acquisition more accessible and convenient for its users. The application leverages data-driven methods to enhance the learning process, ensuring that customers can learn new languages with ease and efficiency.

VISOR ADL

Seed Round in 2015
Visor ADL, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a Mexico City-based company that specializes in developing a loan originator and customer management platform tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of services including customer management, dynamic risk analytics, proactive loan placement, and dynamic portfolio management. Visor ADL aims to empower enterprises by offering data and insights to facilitate critical financing and trade decisions related to private companies. The company is focused on building a comprehensive Enterprise Health Bureau in e-invoicing countries and operates in both Mexico and Brazil. It is backed by several venture capital firms, highlighting its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.

WoowUp

Seed Round in 2015
WoowUp is a marketing platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2012, that specializes in customer retention and value maximization for retailers. The company provides a cloud-based solution that integrates data and creates unified customer profiles to facilitate targeted marketing efforts. Its offerings include segmentation, marketing automation, and retail analytics, enabling retailers to personalize communications and automate customer retention campaigns effectively. WoowUp's platform transforms social media fans into paying customers through a loyalty program that rewards users with points for purchases and social media referrals. This approach allows retailers to engage customers across multiple sales channels while utilizing artificial intelligence to predict purchasing behaviors, enhancing the overall customer experience and fostering loyalty.

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.

Magnetis

Seed Round in 2015
Magnetis Consultoria De Investimentos LTDA. is a financial services company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that focuses on providing a digital investment platform designed to assist individuals in building long-term investment plans. Founded in 2012, Magnetis offers consultation services tailored to various financial goals, including property acquisition, retirement planning, and wealth management. The company utilizes advanced algorithms to create diversified, low-cost portfolios that are optimized for each investor's profile. Clients can easily invest online and monitor their assets while relying on Magnetis to manage and adjust their investment strategies over time. Through its innovative approach, Magnetis aims to revolutionize financial planning and investment management for a wide range of customers.

Contentools

Seed Round in 2015
Contentools is a Brazilian company that specializes in content marketing software, aimed at helping businesses enhance their website traffic and convert leads into clients. Founded by Elton Miranda and Emilia Chagas on February 7, 2014, the company is headquartered in Florianopolis. Contentools provides a no-code process management platform that enables organizations to set and manage their workflows effectively, facilitating strategy development, content creation, and analytics tracking. The platform fosters a community of marketing professionals who collaborate and share insights on effective strategies for business growth, equipping marketing teams with the tools necessary for scalable and sustainable success.

Ycontent

Series A in 2015
YContent is a video distribution platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in connecting premium content producers with extensive audiences across Latin America. Established in August 2012, the company focuses on developing effective distribution windows and monetization strategies for video content, facilitating its reach through various partner sites and social networks. YContent's platform enables publishers and websites to access a network of video views from local, high-quality Brazilian content, offering both standard and interactive formats. By recommending videos tailored to individual media buyers, YContent enhances the visibility of video content while supporting content creators in maximizing their audience engagement.

Sonoma

Venture Round in 2015
Sonoma Market, established in São Paulo, Brazil in 2018, operates an online marketplace connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with customers seeking high-quality food and beverages. The company facilitates immediate delivery of curated products through its platform, aiming to bring the Latin American quality food and beverage sector meaningfully onto the internet.

Olist

Seed Round in 2015
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.

ContaAzul

Series C in 2015
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.

Runrun

Series A in 2014
Runrun is a software company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2012 by Antonio Carlos Soares, Franklin Valadares, and Patrick Lisbona. The company specializes in team management solutions aimed at enhancing employee productivity and collaboration. Its primary product, Runrun, is a comprehensive tool that simplifies various aspects of management, including task and project management, time tracking, performance evaluation, client and cost management, and internal communication. The platform offers features such as a work tracking system, timesheet generation, CRM capabilities, support ticketing, bug tracking, and personnel organization. By providing these integrated solutions, Runrun helps organizations streamline their workflows, enhance team coordination, and ultimately improve profitability while reducing operational costs.

WoowUp

Seed Round in 2014
WoowUp is a marketing platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2012, that specializes in customer retention and value maximization for retailers. The company provides a cloud-based solution that integrates data and creates unified customer profiles to facilitate targeted marketing efforts. Its offerings include segmentation, marketing automation, and retail analytics, enabling retailers to personalize communications and automate customer retention campaigns effectively. WoowUp's platform transforms social media fans into paying customers through a loyalty program that rewards users with points for purchases and social media referrals. This approach allows retailers to engage customers across multiple sales channels while utilizing artificial intelligence to predict purchasing behaviors, enhancing the overall customer experience and fostering loyalty.

Qual Canal

Seed Round in 2014
Qual Canal provides social TV analytics for advertisers and TV stations willing to know more about their audiences. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Descomplica

Series B in 2014
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.

Solidarium Mercado de Artesanato e Serviços Digitais

Seed Round in 2014
Solidarium Mercado de Artesanato e Serviços Digitais is an online marketplace established in 2007 and headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. The company specializes in connecting Brazilian designers, artisans, and makers with consumers and retailers, facilitating the sale of handcrafted products and services. By providing a platform that promotes local craftsmanship, Solidarium aims to enhance the visibility and reach of small-scale creatives in the Brazilian market.

Já Entendi

Seed Round in 2013
Já Entendi is an educational technology company based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in eLearning solutions geared towards high school students and blue-collar workers. Founded in 2011 by Gladys Mariotto and Wagner Bonfiglio, the company focuses on converting traditional training materials, such as books and manuals, into dynamic video lessons using cutting-edge techniques. Its approach incorporates elements from heutagogy, andragogy, and instructional design, making complex content more accessible through video and animation. Já Entendi's diverse clientele includes high school students preparing for standardized tests, as well as employees from various sectors such as retail, beauty, and construction, allowing for skill development through computers, smartphones, and tablets. The company has collaborated with notable organizations, helping to enhance the training and capacity of workers across Brazil.

FirstJob.me

Seed Round in 2013
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.

Sinimanes

Seed Round in 2013
Sinimanes, also known as Semeantoja, is an online food delivery company that connects users with local restaurants in Argentina, Mexico, and Chile. The platform features a diverse selection of over 2,000 restaurants, offering various cuisine types to cater to different tastes. By facilitating access to local dining options, Sinimanes aims to enhance the food delivery experience for its customers. The company has garnered support from investors, including 500 Startups and Nxtp Labs, which underscores its potential in the competitive food delivery market.

Veduca

Series A in 2013
Veduca is a Brazilian online education platform founded in March 2012 by Carlos Souza, Eduardo Zancul, Marcelo Mejlachowicz, and Andre Tachian. The platform focuses on transforming lives through high-quality educational content, which is produced and distributed in a sustainable and collaborative manner. Veduca has grown to become a significant educational portal in Brazil, relaunching its platform in December 2016 to accommodate a wider audience. Since the relaunch, it has attracted over 500,000 new students who can access content for free and opt to pay for a certificate. The company aggregates and curates educational content from various universities, delivering video lectures that make quality education accessible and straightforward. As a social business, Veduca is committed to reinvesting profits into enhancing the platform and developing new content. The company has received recognition from major Brazilian media outlets and has been acknowledged internationally as a key player in the ed-tech sector.

Sonoma

Angel Round in 2013
Sonoma Market, established in São Paulo, Brazil in 2018, operates an online marketplace connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with customers seeking high-quality food and beverages. The company facilitates immediate delivery of curated products through its platform, aiming to bring the Latin American quality food and beverage sector meaningfully onto the internet.

Ycontent

Seed Round in 2013
YContent is a video distribution platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in connecting premium content producers with extensive audiences across Latin America. Established in August 2012, the company focuses on developing effective distribution windows and monetization strategies for video content, facilitating its reach through various partner sites and social networks. YContent's platform enables publishers and websites to access a network of video views from local, high-quality Brazilian content, offering both standard and interactive formats. By recommending videos tailored to individual media buyers, YContent enhances the visibility of video content while supporting content creators in maximizing their audience engagement.

Veduca

Seed Round in 2013
Veduca is a Brazilian online education platform founded in March 2012 by Carlos Souza, Eduardo Zancul, Marcelo Mejlachowicz, and Andre Tachian. The platform focuses on transforming lives through high-quality educational content, which is produced and distributed in a sustainable and collaborative manner. Veduca has grown to become a significant educational portal in Brazil, relaunching its platform in December 2016 to accommodate a wider audience. Since the relaunch, it has attracted over 500,000 new students who can access content for free and opt to pay for a certificate. The company aggregates and curates educational content from various universities, delivering video lectures that make quality education accessible and straightforward. As a social business, Veduca is committed to reinvesting profits into enhancing the platform and developing new content. The company has received recognition from major Brazilian media outlets and has been acknowledged internationally as a key player in the ed-tech sector.

ContaAzul

Series A in 2013
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.

Runrun

Series A in 2013
Runrun is a software company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2012 by Antonio Carlos Soares, Franklin Valadares, and Patrick Lisbona. The company specializes in team management solutions aimed at enhancing employee productivity and collaboration. Its primary product, Runrun, is a comprehensive tool that simplifies various aspects of management, including task and project management, time tracking, performance evaluation, client and cost management, and internal communication. The platform offers features such as a work tracking system, timesheet generation, CRM capabilities, support ticketing, bug tracking, and personnel organization. By providing these integrated solutions, Runrun helps organizations streamline their workflows, enhance team coordination, and ultimately improve profitability while reducing operational costs.

Descomplica

Series A in 2012
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.

Levee

Seed Round in 2012
Levee is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect informal, unskilled workers with formal job opportunities in various sectors, including retail, food services, and healthcare. By utilizing data science and automation, Levee offers a comprehensive hiring solution that enhances efficiency in recruiting frontline workers. The company's approach focuses on creating an inclusive candidate experience while ensuring organizations can rapidly hire and build an engaged workforce. Through its innovative technology, Levee aims to optimize human resource processes, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity for businesses.

Cuponomia

Seed Round in 2012
Cuponomia is a Brazilian-based search portal established in 2012 by Vinicius Dornela and Antônio Miranda. The company specializes in aggregating online coupon codes and promotional offers for major e-commerce platforms, helping users save money during internet shopping. In 2018 alone, Cuponomia distributed over 20 million coupons, resulting in savings of more than R$35 million for its users. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, the company operates as an online marketplace, facilitating the discovery and sharing of coupon codes to benefit both shoppers and retailers.

Qual Canal

Seed Round in 2012
Qual Canal provides social TV analytics for advertisers and TV stations willing to know more about their audiences. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

UniPay

Seed Round in 2012
Mobile payments made easy in Brazil. If you're an on the go seller or independent professional UniPay is right for you. Start accepting credit cards using your mobile in just a few steps, no merchant account needed, no difficulties. UniPay: simple and safe.

Ingresse

Seed Round in 2012
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform.

Rota dos Concursos

Seed Round in 2011
Rota dos Concursos is an e-learning company that specializes in providing web-based test preparation for Brazilian civil service entrance examinations. Founded in 2005, the company aims to enhance the study experience by focusing on individual learning needs and reducing the time required for effective preparation. Rota dos Concursos is committed to promoting educational accessibility, particularly for underprivileged individuals, by offering quality study materials. Although its primary operations are rooted in Brasilia, Brazil, the company also has ties to Rio Grande do Norte, showcasing its dedication to serving diverse regions across the country.

ContaAzul

Seed Round in 2011
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.
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