Astella Journey IV is a venture capital fund established in 2020 and managed by Astella Investimentos, a firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fund focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting companies involved in sectors such as cloud infrastructure, smart applications, internet of things, content, e-commerce, e-education, and platform software and services. Astella Investimentos specializes in providing growth capital and seeks to empower Brazilian entrepreneurs who aim to innovate and contribute to the country's development. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from R$0.10 million to R$1.5 million, acquiring ownership stakes between 10 percent and 25 percent in its portfolio companies.
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bem-te-vi
Seed Round in 2023
bem-te-vi is a Brazilian Insurtech startup focused on credit insurance products.
Estoca
Venture Round in 2023
Estoca is a decentralized logistics platform that offers Fulfillment-as-a-Service for multi-channel businesses in Brazil. The company enables seamless delivery of goods within two days to major cities, facilitating a straightforward setup process for its clients. By leveraging a network of warehouses and a predictive algorithm, Estoca efficiently allocates products to locations closer to customers, thereby optimizing the last-mile delivery experience. This innovative approach allows businesses to manage their logistics processes effectively, ensuring timely and hassle-free service.
bem-te-vi
Pre Seed Round in 2022
bem-te-vi is a Brazilian Insurtech startup focused on credit insurance products.
Gavea Marketplace
Seed Round in 2022
Gavea Marketplace Ltda. operates a digital blockchain-based commodities exchange and trading platform designed to enhance the efficiency of trading, execution, and settlement of physical commodities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the platform connects buyers and sellers in a secure and transparent environment. It offers various tools for closing deals, generating and signing contracts digitally, and accessing vital market data, including prices, business information, and product origin traceability. Gavea Marketplace promotes sustainable trading practices by incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) checks throughout the supply chain, ultimately streamlining the entire process and reducing costs for participants.
Topster
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Topster is a social retail technology service company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It specializes in connecting consumers with a network of automotive advisors, facilitating informed purchasing decisions in the automotive sector. By leveraging technology, Topster aims to enhance the retail experience through social interactions, providing valuable insights and guidance to customers. The company's focus on the automotive industry positions it uniquely within the social retail landscape, offering a platform that fosters engagement and support for car buyers.
Sallve
Series B in 2021
Sallve is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand in Brazil that focuses on creating high-quality, safe cosmetics at fair prices. The company targets Gen Z and millennial consumers, offering a variety of personal care products such as cleansers, antioxidant moisturizers, and scrubs. Sallve's innovative approach is underpinned by a team of co-founders who include successful digital entrepreneurs, a prominent beauty influencer, and experienced professionals from the beauty industry. By leveraging an online platform, Sallve aims to meet the discerning needs of young consumers, positioning itself as a preferred choice for those seeking effective skincare solutions.
Sled
Seed Round in 2021
Sled is a technology startup focused on addressing the challenges associated with cash transactions in retail environments, particularly the shortage of coins. The company provides a digital solution that allows retailers to deliver change electronically to consumers, thereby minimizing cash shortages and reducing costs related to cash transport and coin management. Sled's platform integrates with major retail software systems, facilitating its use in large retail chains across Brazil. Additionally, the company offers a service that enables Mastercard clients to withdraw cash at retail locations, with plans to extend this capability to other card brands such as Visa and Elo. This innovative approach not only enhances transaction efficiency but also helps businesses mitigate losses from unavailability of change.
BossaBox
Seed Round in 2020
BossaBox Marketplace Ltda is a Brazilian company that operates a digital platform connecting freelance designers, developers, and remote managers to facilitate the development of customized software. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, BossaBox addresses the high failure rate of technology projects within the IT services and digital transformation sectors. The platform enables users to communicate with managers, assemble project teams, submit proposals, and plan deliverables, thereby streamlining the process for both startups and established companies seeking qualified talent for digital product development. By empowering the tech community in Latin America, BossaBox aims to enhance the effectiveness of technology projects and mitigate the substantial financial losses associated with project failures in the industry.
Dr. JONES
Seed Round in 2020
Dr. JONES operates in the men's hygiene and beauty market, focusing on transforming the landscape in Brazil. The company offers a range of products designed specifically for men, including face washes, body soaps, and beard care items. Additionally, Dr. JONES provides monthly razor subscriptions and dietary supplements, aimed at enhancing the grooming and self-care routines of its customers. Through its diverse product offerings, Dr. JONES seeks to meet the unique needs of men in personal hygiene and beauty.
Dr. JONES
Seed Round in 2020
Dr. JONES operates in the men's hygiene and beauty market, focusing on transforming the landscape in Brazil. The company offers a range of products designed specifically for men, including face washes, body soaps, and beard care items. Additionally, Dr. JONES provides monthly razor subscriptions and dietary supplements, aimed at enhancing the grooming and self-care routines of its customers. Through its diverse product offerings, Dr. JONES seeks to meet the unique needs of men in personal hygiene and beauty.
Kenoby
Series A in 2020
Kenoby is a recruitment and selection platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2014. The company offers a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline the entire recruitment process, from position requisition to candidate engagement and negotiation. By eliminating the reliance on traditional tools like Excel, Kenoby's software integrates various functions, enabling recruiters and managers to attract and qualify candidates more efficiently. Its intelligent platform suggests the most compatible candidates to enhance hiring effectiveness, ultimately reducing the time required for recruitment.
Dr. JONES
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Dr. JONES operates in the men's hygiene and beauty market, focusing on transforming the landscape in Brazil. The company offers a range of products designed specifically for men, including face washes, body soaps, and beard care items. Additionally, Dr. JONES provides monthly razor subscriptions and dietary supplements, aimed at enhancing the grooming and self-care routines of its customers. Through its diverse product offerings, Dr. JONES seeks to meet the unique needs of men in personal hygiene and beauty.
Exact Sales
Series A in 2019
Exact Sales is a Brazilian company that specializes in cloud-based sales and pre-sales software aimed at enhancing sales for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 by Felipe Roman and Theo Orosco, the company is based in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Exact Sales' software provides a framework for automating sales processes, enabling users to develop effective pre-sales strategies, generate quality leads, and increase short-term sales. The platform employs an analytical methodology that offers data-driven recommendations, helping businesses optimize their sales processes while reducing the time and costs associated with customer acquisition.
Sallve
Series A in 2019
Sallve is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand in Brazil that focuses on creating high-quality, safe cosmetics at fair prices. The company targets Gen Z and millennial consumers, offering a variety of personal care products such as cleansers, antioxidant moisturizers, and scrubs. Sallve's innovative approach is underpinned by a team of co-founders who include successful digital entrepreneurs, a prominent beauty influencer, and experienced professionals from the beauty industry. By leveraging an online platform, Sallve aims to meet the discerning needs of young consumers, positioning itself as a preferred choice for those seeking effective skincare solutions.
RD Station
Series D in 2019
RD Station provides an intuitive and integrated marketing automation platform to help businesses get a better ROI on digital ad spending using fewer programs and tools. With the cloud-based RD Station software, clients can track leads, create landing pages, drive inbound traffic, distribute content, monitor social media, and more, all in one place. In addition to the user-friendly technology, RD Station offers free educational resources like eBooks, webinars, courses, templates, and follow-up implementation services to ensure that even the most digitally inexperienced clients become marketing mavens. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.
JOTA
Venture Round in 2019
JOTA is a SaaS company focused on providing insights and predictive analysis related to government operations in Brazil through the integration of artificial intelligence and big data with journalism. By adopting a novel approach to public institutions, JOTA aims to enhance transparency and predictability in the legal, regulatory, and political landscape, thereby aiding businesses in navigating these complexities. The company's public website attracts millions of qualified readers monthly, while its JOTA Pro platform offers tailored services to thousands of business clients, equipping them with essential information and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Sallve
Seed Round in 2019
Sallve is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand in Brazil that focuses on creating high-quality, safe cosmetics at fair prices. The company targets Gen Z and millennial consumers, offering a variety of personal care products such as cleansers, antioxidant moisturizers, and scrubs. Sallve's innovative approach is underpinned by a team of co-founders who include successful digital entrepreneurs, a prominent beauty influencer, and experienced professionals from the beauty industry. By leveraging an online platform, Sallve aims to meet the discerning needs of young consumers, positioning itself as a preferred choice for those seeking effective skincare solutions.
Bom Pra Crédito
Series A in 2018
Bom Pra Crédito a Brazilian website that provides online credit products for the general population, as well as qualified applicants for our financial Institution partners.
Omie
Series A in 2018
Omie is a Brazilian software company founded in 2013, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform integrates business processes by offering tools for accounting and customer relationship management, enabling users to issue fiscal notes, manage receivables, and monitor daily operations effectively. Omie's software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and affordable, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where entrepreneurs and accountants can work together seamlessly to enhance business efficiency.
Zygo
Seed Round in 2018
Zygo is a technology company based in Florianópolis, Brazil, that focuses on helping restaurants enhance customer retention. Founded in 2015, Zygo provides a customer loyalty tool that combines specialized consultancy with technology for creating marketing campaigns and a benefits club. This approach allows restaurant owners to build their own customer base while facilitating increased returns on their marketing investments. By prioritizing customer loyalty, Zygo aims to support the long-term success of restaurants.
Bom Pra Crédito
Seed Round in 2017
Bom Pra Crédito a Brazilian website that provides online credit products for the general population, as well as qualified applicants for our financial Institution partners.
Itaro
Series B in 2015
Itaro is an innovative e-commerce platform in the automotive sector, uniquely combining the sale of physical products such as tires, car accessories, and parts with a comprehensive marketplace for automotive services. Customers can easily manage payments, schedule appointments, and evaluate products and services through Itaro's web and mobile platforms. The company's extensive network includes over 700 partnering garages across Brazil, which provide the necessary services to clients who purchase through the platform. Additionally, Itaro supports these garages with various services through its business-to-business platform, enhancing the overall efficiency and experience within the automotive service industry.
Omie
Venture Round in 2015
Omie is a Brazilian software company founded in 2013, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform integrates business processes by offering tools for accounting and customer relationship management, enabling users to issue fiscal notes, manage receivables, and monitor daily operations effectively. Omie's software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and affordable, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where entrepreneurs and accountants can work together seamlessly to enhance business efficiency.
RD Station
Series B in 2015
RD Station provides an intuitive and integrated marketing automation platform to help businesses get a better ROI on digital ad spending using fewer programs and tools. With the cloud-based RD Station software, clients can track leads, create landing pages, drive inbound traffic, distribute content, monitor social media, and more, all in one place. In addition to the user-friendly technology, RD Station offers free educational resources like eBooks, webinars, courses, templates, and follow-up implementation services to ensure that even the most digitally inexperienced clients become marketing mavens. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.
Smartbill Assinaturas
Series A in 2015
Smartbill is a cloud-based subscription management system that allows companies of all sizes to join the subscription business model. Smartbill is available only companies operating in Brazil (by now). The system covers all the subscription cycle: (a) Subscription - business rules, pricing, payment method, parameters, etc, (b) invoicing, (c) billing, (d) payment conciliation and (e) upgrades, downgrades, add-ons, renewals.
Itaro
Series A in 2015
Itaro is an innovative e-commerce platform in the automotive sector, uniquely combining the sale of physical products such as tires, car accessories, and parts with a comprehensive marketplace for automotive services. Customers can easily manage payments, schedule appointments, and evaluate products and services through Itaro's web and mobile platforms. The company's extensive network includes over 700 partnering garages across Brazil, which provide the necessary services to clients who purchase through the platform. Additionally, Itaro supports these garages with various services through its business-to-business platform, enhancing the overall efficiency and experience within the automotive service industry.
Sophie & Juliete
Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian online jewelry and accessories retailer, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sao Paulo. The company focuses on social selling, providing women with the opportunity to start their own fashion businesses. Its products are sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can conduct sales online or host home bazaars. By integrating social media and internet platforms, Sophie & Juliete aims to create a flexible and profitable business model for modern women, empowering them to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship.
Itaro
Series A in 2014
Itaro is an innovative e-commerce platform in the automotive sector, uniquely combining the sale of physical products such as tires, car accessories, and parts with a comprehensive marketplace for automotive services. Customers can easily manage payments, schedule appointments, and evaluate products and services through Itaro's web and mobile platforms. The company's extensive network includes over 700 partnering garages across Brazil, which provide the necessary services to clients who purchase through the platform. Additionally, Itaro supports these garages with various services through its business-to-business platform, enhancing the overall efficiency and experience within the automotive service industry.
Omie
Angel Round in 2014
Omie is a Brazilian software company founded in 2013, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's platform integrates business processes by offering tools for accounting and customer relationship management, enabling users to issue fiscal notes, manage receivables, and monitor daily operations effectively. Omie's software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and affordable, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where entrepreneurs and accountants can work together seamlessly to enhance business efficiency.
Clicksign
Seed Round in 2014
Clicksign is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo that specializes in electronic document management and signature services. Founded by Michael Bernstein in 2010, Clicksign offers a platform that enables users to send and sign documents online without the need for digital certificates. This service simplifies the signing process for various types of agreements, including business contracts, loans, insurance proposals, and school enrollments. By streamlining document signing, Clicksign reduces bureaucracy and enhances efficiency for its users, allowing them to close deals more effectively.
Sophie & Juliete
Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliete is a Brazilian online jewelry and accessories retailer, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sao Paulo. The company focuses on social selling, providing women with the opportunity to start their own fashion businesses. Its products are sold exclusively through independent stylists, who can conduct sales online or host home bazaars. By integrating social media and internet platforms, Sophie & Juliete aims to create a flexible and profitable business model for modern women, empowering them to achieve financial independence through entrepreneurship.
Smartbill Assinaturas
Seed Round in 2013
Smartbill is a cloud-based subscription management system that allows companies of all sizes to join the subscription business model. Smartbill is available only companies operating in Brazil (by now). The system covers all the subscription cycle: (a) Subscription - business rules, pricing, payment method, parameters, etc, (b) invoicing, (c) billing, (d) payment conciliation and (e) upgrades, downgrades, add-ons, renewals.
Smartbill Assinaturas
Seed Round in 2013
Smartbill is a cloud-based subscription management system that allows companies of all sizes to join the subscription business model. Smartbill is available only companies operating in Brazil (by now). The system covers all the subscription cycle: (a) Subscription - business rules, pricing, payment method, parameters, etc, (b) invoicing, (c) billing, (d) payment conciliation and (e) upgrades, downgrades, add-ons, renewals.
Mais.im
Angel Round in 2012
Mais.im provides a communication and productivity platform for enterprises. Fernanda Fonseca and Marcio Clume founded it on August 15, 2011, with its headquarters in Juiz de Fora in Brazil.
LojasKD
Series B in 2012
LojasKD is an e-commerce company based in Pinhais, Brazil, specializing in the online sale of furniture products. Established in 1997, the company provides a platform that offers a wide variety of furniture for home decoration, allowing customers to purchase quality items at affordable prices. Through its online services, LojasKD aims to simplify the furniture buying experience and make it accessible to a broader audience.
Ciatech
Series A in 2012
Ciatech, established in 1996 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, specializes in B2B solutions for corporate training and development. The company offers a range of services including the creation of customized e-learning courses, off-the-shelf content, learning management system platforms, and corporate social networks. Ciatech also develops innovative digital learning experiences using modern educational methodologies and advanced technology to contribute to business results across various organizations.
Dualtec
Series A in 2011
Dualtec Informática S.A., founded in 1988 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, specializes in cloud computing solutions that cater to mission-critical and high-volume requirements. The company provides a range of services including private, public, and hybrid cloud design and development, as well as cloud management and consulting. Additionally, Dualtec offers infrastructure, security, data storage, application delivery networking, hosting, and domain registration services. In 2015, Dualtec became a subsidiary of UOLDIVEO, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the cloud services market.
HelpSaúde
Seed Round in 2011
HelpSaúde Brazil SA is an online health services platform based in Rio de Janeiro that connects patients with a wide range of healthcare professionals and facilities, including doctors, dentists, hospitals, and clinics. Founded in 2009, the platform allows patients to search for medical providers across various specialties, such as angiology, cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychology, and urology, among others. By facilitating online appointment scheduling, HelpSaúde enhances the convenience of accessing healthcare services, making it easier for patients to manage their medical needs efficiently.
Navegg
Seed Round in 2010
Navegg is a Brazilian company specializing in online targeting solutions for agencies, advertisers, publishers, and websites. It leverages Big Data analytics to collect, process, and organize anonymous user data, enabling detailed audience profile creation and segmentation. By analyzing navigation habits and online behavior, Navegg helps clients improve their communication strategies, enhance client relationships, and optimize advertising campaigns. The company has amassed data on over 100 million online users, categorizing them based on interests, purchasing intentions, and demographic information. Navegg offers various tools, including Navegg Analytics for blogs and small websites, and Navegg Ecommerce for small to medium-sized e-commerce businesses. These solutions allow clients to understand their audience better, monitor traffic, analyze abandonment rates, and track campaign performance and ROI. Based in São Paulo, Navegg's technology supports digital marketing efforts through effective data management and audience analysis.
Portal Educação
Series A in 2010
Portal Educação Ltda. is a prominent e-learning provider based in Campo Grande, Brazil, founded in 2001. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of online educational courses, including continued education, postgraduate programs, career development, and language courses in English and Spanish. Additionally, it provides resources for public employee job exams and publishes a digital magazine, e-Magazine, which features courses, news, and applications. With a focus on making learning engaging and accessible, Portal Educação caters to adult professionals and individuals seeking personal development across various fields. The company utilizes a proprietary learning management system to deliver multimedia courses, which are available through its website and distributed to corporate clients.
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