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 Hospitality

Zensors

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2018, Zensors develops AI-powered visual sensors for real-time analytics. It offers custom dashboards and smart tracking solutions to various sectors such as cafés, cities, factories, offices, and retailers.

Casai

Venture Round in 2022
Casai is a startup in Latin America, merging smart home technology, and premium accommodation to innovate the hospitality industry. It is a real estate platform for fully-furnished premium apartments in Mexico City and is a hospitality concept designed for the nomadic generation. Casai curates beautiful apartments that merge the design and comforts of a boutique hotel with the technology of a San Francisco home and the local ambiance of a vacation rental.

Flok

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flok is a travel platform that specializes in planning corporate retreats and events. The company assists clients in selecting the ideal destination by proposing venues that are optimized for work, tailored to specific preferences, locations, and budgets. Flok's services include coordinating flights, local COVID guidelines, vendor selection, activities planning, as well as hotel and transportation arrangements. By managing these logistics, Flok aims to streamline the planning process, allowing clients to save time and reduce stress when organizing their corporate gatherings.

Outloud.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Outloud.ai is a developer of voice automation software that specializes in enhancing customer interactions in the hospitality sector, particularly in drive-thru restaurants. The company's technology leverages artificial intelligence to replicate human voices, manage informal language, and comprehend various conversational contexts. Outloud.ai's solutions are designed to operate effectively in noisy environments, allowing businesses to automate voice conversations with their customers. This innovation aims to streamline communication processes and improve operational efficiency within the industry.

WanderJaunt

Venture Round in 2021
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing vacation rentals for homeowners and guests. Founded in 2016, WanderJaunt offers technology-enabled solutions that facilitate seamless experiences for travelers. The company negotiates lease agreements with property owners or employs a commission model, retaining a portion of rental income. Its platform provides guests with convenient accommodations that include various amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and essential toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay while allowing them to explore new communities.

UNION

Venture Round in 2021
UNION POS specializes in developing UNION TAB, a customizable iPad-based point of sale software tailored for bars and restaurants. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, UNION POS focuses on meeting the unique needs of high-volume, high-touch venues. Their system offers a fast and intuitive interface that simplifies reporting and operational processes, allowing users to dedicate more time to customer engagement. The software includes features such as inventory management and loyalty programs, all supported by 24/7 live assistance and competitive processing fees. UNION POS aims to create a seamless experience that enhances operational efficiency while enabling businesses to concentrate on delivering exceptional service.

TripScout

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, TripScout is a Chicago-based travel technology company that develops a visual discovery platform for travelers. Its application, TripScout, curates content from influencers and publishers to help users personalize their travel itineraries through mapped articles, posts, photos, and videos. The company serves the tourism sector by enhancing user experiences in destination exploration.

Gather

Series A in 2021
Gather Town is a developer of a social platform that facilitates virtual interactions and connections among individuals. The platform enables users to create customized 2D virtual spaces for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, classes, game nights, and office gatherings. By providing these customizable environments, Gather Town allows participants to engage authentically and meaningfully, overcoming physical limitations and fostering communication among friends, coworkers, and community members. The platform serves as a versatile tool for diverse social and professional occasions, enhancing the experience of gathering in a digital landscape.

BentoBox

Venture Round in 2020
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a mobile operations platform tailored for restaurants. Founded in August 2013 by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher, BentoBox automates various tasks for restaurants, including menu updates, social media management, private event promotions, and gift card sales. Its platform enhances the restaurant's online presence by offering features such as search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. By focusing on direct interactions between restaurants and their guests, BentoBox aims to eliminate reliance on third-party services, thereby allowing restaurants to drive high-margin revenue through their own websites. The company's tools are designed to improve operational efficiency while empowering restaurants to strengthen their customer relationships and maximize profits.

The Coffee.

Series A in 2020
The Coffee is a Brazilian company that operates and franchises a chain of micro cafeterias, established in 2017 and based in Curitiba, Brazil. It aims to provide urban consumers with a unique coffee experience, inspired by Japanese culture, through a model characterized by smaller space and limited staff. The Coffee has locations across several major cities, including Balneário Camboriú, Belo Horizonte, Blumenau, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, and São Paulo. This concept allows residents to enjoy high-quality coffee conveniently, catering to the growing demand for on-the-go beverage options.

Gather

Seed Round in 2020
Gather Town is a developer of a social platform that facilitates virtual interactions and connections among individuals. The platform enables users to create customized 2D virtual spaces for a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, classes, game nights, and office gatherings. By providing these customizable environments, Gather Town allows participants to engage authentically and meaningfully, overcoming physical limitations and fostering communication among friends, coworkers, and community members. The platform serves as a versatile tool for diverse social and professional occasions, enhancing the experience of gathering in a digital landscape.

Rukita

Venture Round in 2020
Rukita is a proptech company focused on enhancing urban living through innovative rental housing solutions. As a prominent player in the hospitality sector and asset management, Rukita aims to make quality living accessible by offering lifestyle residences tailored for various phases of life. The company not only provides comfortable homes for residents but also empowers property owners to maximize their asset value and generate income. By addressing the evolving needs of urban dwellers, Rukita is committed to redefining the rental experience and improving overall housing access in city environments.

ROH

Venture Round in 2020
ROH is a hospitality technology company that provides a sales and payments management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability by driving conversions, boosting revenue, and delivering real-time data and insights to large hospitality groups, asset owners, and their brands. The integrated system enables operators to manage sales, payments, and finances in one place using automation and workflow tools that improve productivity. ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands, underscoring its role as a practical partner for optimizing sales and finance operations across the industry.

Ethel's Club

Seed Round in 2020
Ethel's Club is a social and wellness platform dedicated to supporting creators of color by providing an inclusive space that fosters healing, creativity, and connection. The organization offers a multi-purpose environment that includes a workspace, event space, a café, and a boutique, all designed to celebrate and uplift people of color. Members have access to motivational speakers, performances, and exhibitions while engaging in guided conversations and wellness activities. Ethel's Club aims to empower its community by facilitating meaningful interactions and helping creators monetize their work, all tailored to promote joy and personal growth.

UNION

Venture Round in 2020
UNION POS specializes in developing UNION TAB, a customizable iPad-based point of sale software tailored for bars and restaurants. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, UNION POS focuses on meeting the unique needs of high-volume, high-touch venues. Their system offers a fast and intuitive interface that simplifies reporting and operational processes, allowing users to dedicate more time to customer engagement. The software includes features such as inventory management and loyalty programs, all supported by 24/7 live assistance and competitive processing fees. UNION POS aims to create a seamless experience that enhances operational efficiency while enabling businesses to concentrate on delivering exceptional service.

Carats & Cake

Seed Round in 2020
Carats & Cake is a technology company specializing in a digital platform designed to connect individuals planning weddings with relevant vendors. The platform serves as a visual directory, featuring venues, photographers, caterers, and other service providers, complete with real event examples, reviews, and pricing information. This enables users to discover and select suitable vendors, draw inspiration from past events, and simplify the coordination of their celebrations.

TripScout

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, TripScout is a Chicago-based travel technology company that develops a visual discovery platform for travelers. Its application, TripScout, curates content from influencers and publishers to help users personalize their travel itineraries through mapped articles, posts, photos, and videos. The company serves the tourism sector by enhancing user experiences in destination exploration.

WanderJaunt

Venture Round in 2020
WanderJaunt, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing vacation rentals for homeowners and guests. Founded in 2016, WanderJaunt offers technology-enabled solutions that facilitate seamless experiences for travelers. The company negotiates lease agreements with property owners or employs a commission model, retaining a portion of rental income. Its platform provides guests with convenient accommodations that include various amenities such as cookware, dinnerware, cable TV, and essential toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay while allowing them to explore new communities.

Dinneer

Seed Round in 2019
Dinneer is a gastronomic experience platform based in Brazil that connects individuals seeking unique dining experiences with hosts who are passionate about cooking. The platform facilitates shared dinners in hosts' homes, allowing guests to enjoy exclusive culinary events that emphasize innovation and quality. By focusing on creating memorable dining experiences at fair prices, Dinneer caters to food enthusiasts looking for indulgent and personalized meals in a comfortable setting.

Getabed Suite

Seed Round in 2018
Getabed Suite is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance direct hotel bookings without charging commissions. It offers a booking engine, payment gateways, and property management tools, enabling small and boutique hotels to control client information, inventory, rates, and promotions. The platform also provides tools for booking management, customer service, and data analysis.

GlampingHub

Series B in 2018
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.

Getabed Suite

Venture Round in 2017
Getabed Suite is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance direct hotel bookings without charging commissions. It offers a booking engine, payment gateways, and property management tools, enabling small and boutique hotels to control client information, inventory, rates, and promotions. The platform also provides tools for booking management, customer service, and data analysis.

Expo

Venture Round in 2017
Expo develops software for restaurants that integrates with various platforms to provide real-time insights into financials, guest sentiment, delivery services, and operational data. This enables management teams to identify actionable items, optimize efficiency, and enhance profitability.

Dinneer

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Dinneer is a gastronomic experience platform based in Brazil that connects individuals seeking unique dining experiences with hosts who are passionate about cooking. The platform facilitates shared dinners in hosts' homes, allowing guests to enjoy exclusive culinary events that emphasize innovation and quality. By focusing on creating memorable dining experiences at fair prices, Dinneer caters to food enthusiasts looking for indulgent and personalized meals in a comfortable setting.

789 Trip

Seed Round in 2017
789 Trip is a travel agency that provides a unique platform for both corporate and leisure travelers, distinguishing itself by eliminating commissions and service charges typically associated with bookings. This innovative approach can lead to significant savings, with reductions of up to 30% on air tickets and 60% on lodging. The company operates a subscription travel club that connects users to over 500,000 hotels and 750 airlines worldwide. Additionally, 789 Trip offers convenient payment methods and features that enhance the travel experience, such as access to local transportation systems, price comparisons for restaurants, and loyalty rewards for payments. This comprehensive service allows travelers to customize their dining preferences while optimizing costs, ultimately making travel more accessible and affordable.

AllTheRooms

Venture Round in 2016
AllTheRooms is a metasearch platform for lodging that aggregates search results from a wide portfolio of accommodation websites, combining hotels with homestay options into a single interface to help travelers search for and compare short-term rental options. The platform is designed to assist vacation rental owners, property managers, hotels, investors, and tourism boards by providing a market search engine that reveals availability and competitive landscape, enabling users to understand trends and opportunities in the short-term rental sector.

Expo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Expo develops software for restaurants that integrates with various platforms to provide real-time insights into financials, guest sentiment, delivery services, and operational data. This enables management teams to identify actionable items, optimize efficiency, and enhance profitability.

HotelQuando

Pre Seed Round in 2016
HotelQuando is a global online hotel booking platform headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2014. It specializes in allowing users to book hotel rooms by the hour rather than the traditional daily rate, catering particularly to the needs of business travelers and those seeking flexible accommodation options. The platform provides a personalized experience through hotel-branded websites, enabling users to select their arrival time and choose packages that best suit their requirements. This innovative approach not only offers affordable pricing for customers but also creates new revenue streams for hotels.

Grubster

Seed Round in 2015
Grubster is a Brazilian company that specializes in online restaurant reservations and discounts, aiming to enhance restaurant patronage while optimizing idle capacity. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in São Paulo, Grubster operates in three major cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia. The company offers a yield management solution for restaurants, allowing customers to enjoy dining out more frequently while providing restaurants with increased revenue opportunities. Since its inception, Grubster has generated over R$2 million for its restaurant partners and saved more than R$1 million for its customers. As of February 2019, Grubster functions as a subsidiary of Chefs Club, LTDA.
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