Bossa Invest

Bossa Nova Investimentos e Administração S.A. is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in pre-seed, seed, startup, and early-stage investments. Founded in 2010, Bossa Nova is recognized as Brazil's first micro venture capital firm and has become the most active investor in the pre-seed stage within the country. The firm focuses on technology sectors, particularly software, service development, mobile applications, SaaS, and B2B solutions, and has expanded its investment activities to include companies in the United States. Bossa Nova typically makes minority investments, with funding ranging from R$0.1 million to R$0.8 million per project. Additionally, the firm manages the Bossa Nova Sports Tech Fund, which targets investments in consumer and business products, information technology, wellness, and gaming sectors, with preferred investment amounts between R$0.1 million and R$0.3 million across multiple companies.

Flavio Garcia

Investor

Marcus Marques

Investor

Ricardo Miranda

Investor

Thiago Gomes Hilário de Oliveira

Partner

Guilherme Pepe

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Smart Home

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.

Habi

Series C in 2022
Habi operates a proprietary pricing algorithm and platform to simplify the homeownership lifecycle throughout Latin America. The company provides middle-class customers buy and sell their homes more quickly and efficiently, without the uncertainty of traditional real estate transactions. Habi was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

4Student

Venture Round in 2022
Operator of a housing portal intended to identify suitable living spaces and apartments. The company's platform lists and recommends apartments close to colleges with options for accommodation and sharing space with other students along with electronics rental and repairs on the property, enabling young individuals to transition to new locations economically and conveniently.

Smart School

Seed Round in 2021
Smart School is an educational platform that connects parents, students, and schools through communication and technology. The platform has features that adapt to schools of all sizes and makes the school day more efficient. It also provides a digital school communication platform that is practical, easy, and functional. Smart School was founded in 2014 and is based in Brazil.

Cradlewise

Seed Round in 2021
Cradlewise specializes in developing intelligent infant care devices, particularly a smart crib that adapts to a baby's sleep patterns. This innovative crib can detect the early signs of waking and gently bounces the baby back to sleep, mimicking a parent's soothing touch. In addition to its auto-swinging functionality, the device includes integrated contactless monitoring features that track the baby's posture, activity, and breathing rate. By providing real-time insights, Cradlewise enables parents to better care for their children and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The company aims to enhance the overall well-being of both infants and their caregivers.

SmartSchools

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SmartSchools is a prominent supplier of ICT solutions and services tailored for the education sector in Ireland. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, the company provides a range of offerings, including Wi-Fi solutions, support contracts, audio-visual services, and Microsoft Office 365 projects. SmartSchools focuses on helping educational institutions develop and enhance their IT infrastructure, enabling them to effectively meet the demands of modern education. In 2017, SmartSchools became a subsidiary of Capita Managed IT Solutions Limited, allowing it to leverage Capita's extensive portfolio of services and resources to better serve its customers and expand its reach within the education market.

Orchard

Series D in 2021
Orchard transforms the way people buy and sell their homes by bringing simplicity, convenience, and certainty to the process. Simplifying it, to the way it should have always been; fair and true to market, straightforward, and easy. Traditionally, homeowners who are looking to purchase their next home face a stressful and uncertain process - they have to either sell their old home first and move twice or buy as a contingent buyer and risk not getting their dream home. Orchard solves this problem by enabling homeowners to buy before they sell. With Orchard, customers secure their dream home first using Orchard's cash, while having the certainty of selling their old home with Orchard - all for the same fee as a traditional broker. Orchard is transforming the end-to-end home buying experience with an AI-powered home search and a modern, all-digital mortgage and closing. Orchard is headquartered in New York City and offers its services in Colorado, Georgia, and Texas.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Houseasy

Seed Round in 2021
Houseasy, founded in Curitiba in 2019, is a technology startup focused on enhancing everyday life through accessible and relevant technological experiences. The company develops a home automation controller software that enables users to manage a variety of electronic devices, including air conditioners, lighting, televisions, stereos, and electric shutters, through a mobile application. This platform aims to simplify the management of smart homes, allowing users to improve their quality of life while also saving on costs and electricity. By prioritizing user experience, Houseasy seeks to bring everyone closer to technology in a meaningful way.

Deep Sentinel

Venture Round in 2021
Deep Sentinel Corp. is a home security company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven protection systems. Founded in 2016 by David Selinger and based in Pleasanton, California, with a research and development office in Taiwan, the company offers a range of products including security cameras, alarms, and crime prevention devices. Its advanced technology utilizes deep learning and computer vision to evaluate threats in real time, allowing users to predict and prevent criminal activity before it occurs. By analyzing video streams and contextual information, Deep Sentinel's systems enable proactive intervention, enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. The emphasis on user experience aims to differentiate the company in the competitive home security market.

Houseasy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Houseasy, founded in Curitiba in 2019, is a technology startup focused on enhancing everyday life through accessible and relevant technological experiences. The company develops a home automation controller software that enables users to manage a variety of electronic devices, including air conditioners, lighting, televisions, stereos, and electric shutters, through a mobile application. This platform aims to simplify the management of smart homes, allowing users to improve their quality of life while also saving on costs and electricity. By prioritizing user experience, Houseasy seeks to bring everyone closer to technology in a meaningful way.

Myplace

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a social networking platform intended to help communities share houses. The company's platform features the ability to let users list their properties and share them with people they trust, enabling users to host and stay with friends.

Digital House

Venture Round in 2021
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The institution focuses on training new generations of coders and digital professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to innovate and create in the technology sector. Through a range of technology and coding courses, Digital House aims to foster creativity and technical proficiency among its students, preparing them for careers in the digital landscape.

Plume

Series E in 2021
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the development of a Consumer Experience Management (CEM) platform powered by OpenSync™. Founded in 2015, Plume offers a range of services, including Plume Adaptive WiFi™, HomePass®, AI Security™, and Plume Motion™, all managed through the Plume Cloud, which is recognized as the largest software-defined network globally. The company's platform is designed for communications service providers, enabling them to deliver personalized services to subscribers by leveraging cloud-based technology that optimizes and adapts in real time. Plume's solutions provide users with control over their Wi-Fi networks, allowing for management of connected devices and access to content, thereby enhancing the overall smart home experience.

Valon Mortgage

Series A in 2021
A modern, secure, and homeowner-first approach to homeownership.

Brilliant

Venture Round in 2021
Brilliant Home Technology, Inc. is a home automation company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development of smart home devices, including smart home controls, dimmer switches, smart plugs, and various accessories. These products enable users to manage and control multiple aspects of their home environment, such as lighting, music, climate, security, and doorbells, enhancing convenience and efficiency in modern living.

Honor

Series D in 2020
Honor Technology, Inc. operates an online platform that connects in-home caregivers with seniors and their families across several states, including California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, and Michigan. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides non-medical home care services aimed at helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Honor leverages proprietary technology to screen and match caregivers with seniors based on their specific needs. The platform offers features such as the Honor Frame, which informs seniors about their caregivers and arrival times. Additionally, families can monitor caregiver activities and visit durations. By partnering with local agencies through the Honor Care Network, the company enhances caregiver recruiting, training, and scheduling, supporting a reliable and transparent care experience for older adults.

Deep Sentinel

Series A in 2020
Deep Sentinel Corp. is a home security company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven protection systems. Founded in 2016 by David Selinger and based in Pleasanton, California, with a research and development office in Taiwan, the company offers a range of products including security cameras, alarms, and crime prevention devices. Its advanced technology utilizes deep learning and computer vision to evaluate threats in real time, allowing users to predict and prevent criminal activity before it occurs. By analyzing video streams and contextual information, Deep Sentinel's systems enable proactive intervention, enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. The emphasis on user experience aims to differentiate the company in the competitive home security market.

4Student

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of a housing portal intended to identify suitable living spaces and apartments. The company's platform lists and recommends apartments close to colleges with options for accommodation and sharing space with other students along with electronics rental and repairs on the property, enabling young individuals to transition to new locations economically and conveniently.

Valon Mortgage

Seed Round in 2020
A modern, secure, and homeowner-first approach to homeownership.

SmartHint

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SmartHint Tecnologia Ltda., founded in 2017 and based in Curitiba, Brazil, provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on product recommendation and client retention for eCommerce. Utilizing machine learning, SmartHint analyzes customer browsing profiles to suggest relevant products, enhancing the online shopping experience. The platform not only increases sales potential by improving conversion rates—often by an average of 30%—but also minimizes the need for manual customization of virtual store displays. Operating in five countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, SmartHint supports over 7,500 online stores. The installation process takes less than five minutes, and the company offers a seven-day free trial to demonstrate its efficacy.

SmartHint

Seed Round in 2019
SmartHint Tecnologia Ltda., founded in 2017 and based in Curitiba, Brazil, provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on product recommendation and client retention for eCommerce. Utilizing machine learning, SmartHint analyzes customer browsing profiles to suggest relevant products, enhancing the online shopping experience. The platform not only increases sales potential by improving conversion rates—often by an average of 30%—but also minimizes the need for manual customization of virtual store displays. Operating in five countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, SmartHint supports over 7,500 online stores. The installation process takes less than five minutes, and the company offers a seven-day free trial to demonstrate its efficacy.

Truckvision

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Developer of vehicle safety systems designed to provide comfort and safety for road and off-road heavy commercial vehicles. The company's systems includes rear mirrors, braking systems and indication alarms to ensure the complete safety of vehicles along with a set of smart sensors for automatic adjustment, enabling drivers to maintain safety and avoid road accidents.

Neokohm

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Neokohm Inteligência Eletrônica specializes in developing IIoT and artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing technology integration in industrial settings. Based in Chapecó, Brazil, the company offers the KOHMNECT system, which ensures the safe transport of perishable goods requiring refrigeration, benefiting various stakeholders including shippers, distributors, insurers, and end consumers. Neokohm also provides services such as data security, information backup, and technical support, facilitating connectivity between humans, machines, and software in sectors like electronics, automation, and mechatronics. With a focus on research and development, the company employs experienced professionals and seeks partnerships to foster innovation and deliver comprehensive solutions to the market.

SmartHint

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SmartHint Tecnologia Ltda., founded in 2017 and based in Curitiba, Brazil, provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on product recommendation and client retention for eCommerce. Utilizing machine learning, SmartHint analyzes customer browsing profiles to suggest relevant products, enhancing the online shopping experience. The platform not only increases sales potential by improving conversion rates—often by an average of 30%—but also minimizes the need for manual customization of virtual store displays. Operating in five countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, SmartHint supports over 7,500 online stores. The installation process takes less than five minutes, and the company offers a seven-day free trial to demonstrate its efficacy.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Digital House

Series B in 2017
Digital House is a coding school founded in 2015 and located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The institution focuses on training new generations of coders and digital professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to innovate and create in the technology sector. Through a range of technology and coding courses, Digital House aims to foster creativity and technical proficiency among its students, preparing them for careers in the digital landscape.

Mycroft

Venture Round in 2017
Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.

Butterfleye

Venture Round in 2016
Butterfleye, Inc. designs and develops cameras and monitoring systems used for home and office security. Its products are used for security, child monitoring, pet monitoring, and elderly care. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of December 20, 2017, Butterfleye, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ooma, Inc.

Click Help

Seed Round in 2015
Click Help provides an emergency tele-assistance service tailored for seniors, featuring a specially designed cell phone that operates with a single button. This device is monitored 24/7 by a dedicated online service team, ensuring continuous support for elderly users. In addition to the emergency button, the phone is equipped with a GPS, fall sensor, and a minibus charger, allowing it to function effectively in various situations. It automatically sends SMS alerts to family members and a central monitoring station, even if the emergency button is not pressed, which enables families to track the movement of their elderly relatives and offer reassurance during emergencies.

Domum App

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Domum is a mobile and Web solution that allows all residents, trustees and condominium administrators to enjoy a fast, convenient and secure service. The great goal of Domum is to improve the communication that involves the daily life of each condominium, be it residential or even commercial, our system allows everyone involved to know in real time what is happening or even anticipate the events that will happen in the future. It will be possible, for example, to inform the doorman that on Friday night I will have dinner in my apartment and that I will receive friends, so-and-so, and leave them registered as my visitors for that night, need to intercom to confirm the entry, the trustee can advise all residents about a repair or service being done in the condominium, so all residents can be scheduled for what happened Do not affect your routine, allows to register all my service providers whether fixed or unfixed, the trustee may share documents related to condominiums, such as: accountability, internal regulations, among others. It will also be possible to reserve the common areas (swimming pool, barbecue, party room, etc). Another difference is the virtual assemblies or even polls that the trustee may be performing within the app, thereby narrowing and getting choir to approve or veto some claim.
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