Bossa Invest

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.

Thiago Oliveira

Partner

Guilherme Pepe

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Autonomous Vehicles

C2A Security

Venture Round in 2023
C2A Security is a Jerusalem-based cybersecurity company founded in 2016 that develops an end-to-end automotive cybersecurity platform to protect a vehicle's internal systems from cyber attacks, including autonomous systems hacks and chip-level vulnerabilities. The platform provides visibility over a tailored, scalable software suite for the entire vehicle lifecycle and addresses the needs of original equipment manufacturers and mobility companies. It emphasizes security automation and compliance to shorten software release times and reduce costs, aiming to make product security an automated, transparent part of vehicle development and deployment.

Seaflight Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Seaflight Technologies is a logistics company based in Carson, California. It specializes in creating an efficient network for flown cargo along coastal routes using simple, electric, remote-piloted craft that fly close to the water's surface.

TransAstra

Seed Round in 2021
TransAstra is a company focused on advancing technologies that facilitate the exploration and utilization of space resources, such as water and valuable materials found on asteroids and the lunar poles. The company excels in identifying and locating asteroids and orbital debris, including fast-moving objects that are difficult to detect with current technologies. By developing methods to prospect, harvest, and utilize these resources, TransAstra aims to support the growth of existing space industries and foster the emergence of new sectors, including space tourism. Their innovative approach includes the extraction of space resources to create rocket propellants, which can be used for commercial satellites and other applications, significantly enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of space operations.

Snackin'

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Snackin' operates autonomous micro-market platforms and standalone micro markets inside condominiums or businesses, delivering practical and convenient shopping experiences through technology. The company designs and installs micro markets with exclusive aesthetics at no cost to the location, enabling customers to browse a range of products, select items, scan barcodes, and complete payments on-site.

Zendar

Venture Round in 2021
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.

Brisa Robotica

Seed Round in 2021
Brisa Robótica specializes in the development of robotics and autonomous systems aimed at addressing complex challenges in manufacturing and logistics. The company collaborates with global leaders in these industries to enhance the interaction between robots, autonomous systems, and their environments. Brisa Robótica is focused on advancing its product line, particularly its Navigation and Localization platform, which is currently undergoing multiple proof-of-concept trials. Through the integration of robotics, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems, the company aims to provide cognitive and spatial awareness capabilities that allow businesses to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency.

Xwing

Series B in 2021
Xwing, Inc. specializes in autonomous flight technology tailored for unmanned aircraft, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company develops software that integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land autonomously. Initially concentrating on transforming cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, Xwing aims to improve access to reliable and affordable delivery services worldwide. The company has garnered recognition for its innovation, being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies by Fast Company and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List after achieving the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight. Xwing is committed to expanding its technology into other sectors of commercial aviation, with a focus on safety, scalability, and sustainability.

Autonomy

Venture Round in 2021
AUTONOMY is creating a blockchain based cloud network allowing self-driving cars to communicate with each-other, with the apps on any smartphone and with the smart city infrastructure. The Autonomy blockchain connects autonomous vehicles to a common platform irrespective of brand, passenger, or owner of the vehicle and enables an extremely secure and transparent exchange of information between all vehicles, users and third parties. Our mission is to “Create an open, secure and decentralised blockchain network for autonomous vehicles where cars communicate and learn from each-other, where no car can be hacked and where privacy, safety and security of the passengers is always the priority.” We have purchased and assembled two semi-autonomous vehicles. We also developed the decision making software for them and connected them to a private blockchain permissioned network. The cars can be requested from a mobile app and they drive to the pickup point, wait for pickup and then to the drop off destination (in a private car park or other contained environments). Our focus is on building the communications layer for the self-driving vehicles of the future and making sure these communications are perfectly encrypted and no car can be hijacked by hackers. Secure data exchange with these vehicles is our top concern and mission. We have committed important resources by going to the basics on how a self-driving car is built, how its software is written and how it works and understanding how to connect it to a secure network powered by a distributed ledger technology (blockchain). We have done a few demos and countless proofs of concepts and are now ready to present our progress with car manufacturers around the world, seeking partnerships and development for various test cases. We are an experienced team which has been working in the transportation software space for over 7 years and have built multiple mobility and dispatching solutions. Contact us to learn more.

Arcion

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Arcion is a cloud-native data mobility platform that specializes in high-performance, real-time data pipelines. The company offers an autonomous migration and cloud-neutral database replication solution, allowing businesses to efficiently migrate database updates to streaming data pipelines. This capability provides a consistent, real-time view of customer data and business intelligence across various applications and business units. By streamlining data migration processes, Arcion helps organizations reduce migration and licensing costs while enhancing the productivity of their engineering teams.

Flux Auto

Seed Round in 2021
Flux Auto specializes in developing modular autonomous driving systems tailored for trucks. Their platform is designed to be retrofitted into both new and existing vehicles, setting it apart by not relying on LiDAR technology, thereby offering an affordable solution for customers.

Skydrop

Venture Round in 2020
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

Freedom Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Freedom Robotics, founded in 2018 by Dimitri Onistsuk, Hans Lee, and Joshua Wilson, develops software infrastructure for modern robotics companies. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates powerful control and monitoring software designed for out-of-the-box operation, enabling businesses to customize offerings using its API. Freedom Robotics' platform allows operators to orchestrate fleets of machines from desktops, smartphones, or via an API, providing essential building blocks for operating, prototyping, scaling, and building robot fleets efficiently across complex environments.

Bear Flag Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs software that enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and monitor equipment in real-time. Its self-driving technology incorporates perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing tractors to navigate fields autonomously. The system also provides features such as remote emergency stops and obstacle avoidance. By gathering data on field patterns, Bear Flag Robotics offers predictive analytics that assist farmers in optimizing their operations, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety in agricultural practices.

Arcion

Convertible Note in 2020
Arcion is a cloud-native data mobility platform that specializes in high-performance, real-time data pipelines. The company offers an autonomous migration and cloud-neutral database replication solution, allowing businesses to efficiently migrate database updates to streaming data pipelines. This capability provides a consistent, real-time view of customer data and business intelligence across various applications and business units. By streamlining data migration processes, Arcion helps organizations reduce migration and licensing costs while enhancing the productivity of their engineering teams.

Autonomy

Venture Round in 2020
AUTONOMY is creating a blockchain based cloud network allowing self-driving cars to communicate with each-other, with the apps on any smartphone and with the smart city infrastructure. The Autonomy blockchain connects autonomous vehicles to a common platform irrespective of brand, passenger, or owner of the vehicle and enables an extremely secure and transparent exchange of information between all vehicles, users and third parties. Our mission is to “Create an open, secure and decentralised blockchain network for autonomous vehicles where cars communicate and learn from each-other, where no car can be hacked and where privacy, safety and security of the passengers is always the priority.” We have purchased and assembled two semi-autonomous vehicles. We also developed the decision making software for them and connected them to a private blockchain permissioned network. The cars can be requested from a mobile app and they drive to the pickup point, wait for pickup and then to the drop off destination (in a private car park or other contained environments). Our focus is on building the communications layer for the self-driving vehicles of the future and making sure these communications are perfectly encrypted and no car can be hijacked by hackers. Secure data exchange with these vehicles is our top concern and mission. We have committed important resources by going to the basics on how a self-driving car is built, how its software is written and how it works and understanding how to connect it to a secure network powered by a distributed ledger technology (blockchain). We have done a few demos and countless proofs of concepts and are now ready to present our progress with car manufacturers around the world, seeking partnerships and development for various test cases. We are an experienced team which has been working in the transportation software space for over 7 years and have built multiple mobility and dispatching solutions. Contact us to learn more.

Zendar

Venture Round in 2020
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.

Flux Auto

Seed Round in 2020
Flux Auto specializes in developing modular autonomous driving systems tailored for trucks. Their platform is designed to be retrofitted into both new and existing vehicles, setting it apart by not relying on LiDAR technology, thereby offering an affordable solution for customers.

Xwing

Series A in 2020
Xwing, Inc. specializes in autonomous flight technology tailored for unmanned aircraft, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company develops software that integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land autonomously. Initially concentrating on transforming cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, Xwing aims to improve access to reliable and affordable delivery services worldwide. The company has garnered recognition for its innovation, being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies by Fast Company and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List after achieving the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight. Xwing is committed to expanding its technology into other sectors of commercial aviation, with a focus on safety, scalability, and sustainability.

Brisa Robotica

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brisa Robótica specializes in the development of robotics and autonomous systems aimed at addressing complex challenges in manufacturing and logistics. The company collaborates with global leaders in these industries to enhance the interaction between robots, autonomous systems, and their environments. Brisa Robótica is focused on advancing its product line, particularly its Navigation and Localization platform, which is currently undergoing multiple proof-of-concept trials. Through the integration of robotics, machine learning, and cyber-physical systems, the company aims to provide cognitive and spatial awareness capabilities that allow businesses to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency.

WHILL

Venture Round in 2019
WHILL designs and manufactures personal mobility products for indoor and outdoor use, aiming to shift perceptions of mobility devices through advanced technology and thoughtful design. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, WHILL develops intelligent personal electric vehicles and mobility solutions that enable mobility-as-a-service, including on-demand fleets and short-term rentals. The company seeks to make public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and vacation destinations more accessible and to empower wheelchair users to lead independent, liberating lives by providing transportation that can be driven on public roads without the need for a driver's license.

Starsky Robotics

Series A in 2018
Starsky Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous trucking company founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing technology to automate vehicles, specifically targeting the trucking industry, which is vital to the American economy, transporting 70% of all freight. Starsky Robotics aims to enhance safety on the roads by creating trucks that can operate autonomously on highways while allowing drivers to remotely control the vehicles during the first and last miles of delivery. This innovative approach not only seeks to improve road safety but also strives to provide drivers with more meaningful work opportunities closer to their homes, addressing the challenges faced by long-haul truck drivers who often spend extended periods away from their families.

Nightingale Security

Series A in 2018
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.

Scotty Labs

Venture Round in 2017
Scotty Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in enabling remote control of self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 as a spin-out of SRI International, the company focuses on a tele-operations platform that allows humans to virtually manage autonomous vehicles in complex environments. By emphasizing the collaboration between human operators and autonomous systems, Scotty Labs aims to address the challenges faced by driverless technology. Rather than pursuing complete vehicle autonomy, the company believes in the effectiveness of safe tele-operation as a solution that complements autonomous driving capabilities. This approach aims to enhance the driving experience while improving safety and efficiency, particularly in industries such as trucking, where maximizing revenue and minimizing costs are critical. As of August 2019, Scotty Labs operates as a subsidiary of DoorDash, Inc.

Tesloop

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Tesloop, Inc. is a transportation company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing city-to-city travel services using a fleet of electric Tesla vehicles. The company operates daily scheduled routes connecting major locations such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and Las Vegas, with plans for expansion to destinations like Palm Springs and San Diego. Tesloop's innovative service model capitalizes on the cost efficiency of electricity and the potential of autonomous driving technology, aiming to create significant economic and environmental benefits. The company focuses on delivering a safe, sustainable travel experience, appealing to a growing customer base that has responded positively to its offerings.

Nightingale Security

Seed Round in 2016
Nightingale Security specializes in automated aerial robotic security solutions, utilizing proprietary drone-infrastructure technology to enhance facility protection. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of aerial security systems tailored for various commercial applications, including perimeter defense, remote surveillance, and event protection. Nightingale's product lineup features unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the Blackbird UAV, alongside a base station and intelligent mission control software. The Nightingale Robotic Aerial Security System is designed specifically for safeguarding critical infrastructure, making it ideal for sectors including enterprise, defense, and emergency response. With a strong sales pipeline, the company has attracted interest from Fortune 500 clients seeking the advantages of its innovative security solutions.
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