Bossanova Investimentos

Bossa Nova Investimentos e Administração S.A. is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2010. Specializing in pre-seed, seed, startup, and early-stage investments, the firm focuses on technology sectors such as software, service development, mobile applications, and B2B solutions. It is recognized as a leading investor in the pre-seed stage within Brazil and has expanded its investment activities to include companies in the United States. Bossa Nova typically invests between R$0.1 million and R$0.8 million per project, primarily through minority investments. Additionally, the firm manages the Bossa Nova Sports Tech Fund, which targets consumer and business products, information technology, wellness, and gaming sectors, with a preference for investments ranging from R$0.1 million to R$0.3 million across multiple companies.

Antonio Patrus

CFO

Rodolfo Santos

Director

Past deals in Riyadh

Sary

Series C in 2021
Sary operates a digital business-to-business marketplace that links small businesses with suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Saudi Arabia. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Riyadh, the platform facilitates seamless transactions through its mobile and web applications. Sary's offerings include a wide range of FMCG products such as milk, tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, juices, oils, and chocolates. The company primarily serves small and medium-sized enterprises, mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops in key cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Sary aims to improve supply chain efficiency within the wholesale industry, enabling customers to place orders ranging from small boxes to large truckloads with just a few clicks, often with delivery in as little as three hours. Since its inception, Sary has served over 20,000 customers, completed more than 50,000 shipments, and partnered with over 100 brands and wholesalers to facilitate significant sourcing volumes.

MRSOOL

Series B in 2021
MRSOOL is an on-demand delivery service based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2015. The company enables consumers to place orders for various products from any store within its operational cities, facilitating the transportation of goods directly to their homes. MRSOOL connects users with nearby individuals who assist in fulfilling these delivery tasks, effectively offering a crowd-sourced concierge service that is accessible to a wide audience.