Bzplan

Bzplan is an investment manager based in Florianópolis, Brazil, specializing in supporting early-stage companies across various sectors, including logistics, media, retail, and software. Established in 2002, Bzplan focuses on maximizing investor capital by employing a meticulous selection and management process to identify high-growth potential companies. The firm provides comprehensive support to entrepreneurs and startups throughout the investment lifecycle, leveraging its team’s extensive experience to foster successful business development. Bzplan has managed funds such as the SC Fund, initiated in partnership with FIR Capital, which has made significant investments in startups like Axado and ClicBusiness. The firm also launched the South Fund in 2016 to further invest in early-stage companies in southern Brazil, currently encompassing firms like Cata Company and EadBox. Through these initiatives, Bzplan has established a reputation for driving growth and achieving successful exits for its portfolio companies.

Rodrigo Ventura de Oliveira

Partner and Investment Analyst

14 past transactions

Rede Vistorias

Venture Round in 2020
Rede Vistorias is an innovative solution company specialized in performing real estate surveys for rental or sale. It also provides solutions that integrate a digital platform in transparency, agility, and security to real estate companies, clients, and their builders. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Intelia

Venture Round in 2020
Intelia is a cutting-edge software powered by artificial intelligence, designed to radically transform the way companies interpret and optimize their interactions with customers. Combining advanced AI technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, and sentiment analysis, Intelia offers an unprecedented understanding of conversations in call centers, sales teams, and customer support. At the heart of Intelia is a high-precision speech-to-text transcription engine, trained on millions of hours of audio in various languages and accents. This system not only converts spoken words into text but also captures nuances such as pauses, intonation, and rhythm, which can reveal much about the customer's emotional state. Real-time transcription allows agents to focus entirely on the conversation, knowing that every detail is being captured for later analysis. But Intelia goes beyond mere transcription. Its advanced NLP system breaks down each sentence to understand the underlying context, intent, and sentiment. For example, when a customer says "I've tried to resolve this several times", the AI identifies frustration and repetition, signaling a recurring problem that needs special attention. Similarly, phrases like "I'm thinking about switching providers" are flagged as churn risk, triggering retention protocols. The platform also employs machine learning models to automatically categorize calls into predefined types - such as product complaints, billing inquiries, or up-selling opportunities - allowing companies to quickly understand the distribution of their interactions. Additionally, topic detection algorithms discover new emerging categories, such as a newly arisen technical issue, proactively alerting managers.

Knewin

Venture Round in 2019
Knewin is a global solutions platform that specializes in big data analytics and artificial intelligence, offering real-time brand monitoring across more than 80 languages. The company boasts the largest media monitoring database in Latin America and provides comprehensive intelligence and data analysis solutions tailored for the communication and marketing sectors. Knewin's offerings include a media database, content distribution services, and customer relationship management tools specifically designed for public relations. By enabling clients to gain a strategic and comprehensive understanding of their brands in both traditional and new media, Knewin enhances their value, knowledge, and competitive edge.

PhoneTrack

Series A in 2018
PhoneTrack is a Brazilian company founded in 2015, based in Curitiba, that specializes in conversational intelligence. The platform enables businesses to manage phone calls and marketing campaigns effectively by measuring, analyzing, and qualifying voice data. PhoneTrack assists clients in monitoring both online and offline campaigns to identify which generate the most calls, thereby enhancing campaign performance and optimizing budget allocation. The platform provides detailed metrics for individual sales personnel, allowing businesses to ascertain which keywords and phrases are most effective in converting calls into sales.

Rede Vistorias

Venture Round in 2018
Rede Vistorias is an innovative solution company specialized in performing real estate surveys for rental or sale. It also provides solutions that integrate a digital platform in transparency, agility, and security to real estate companies, clients, and their builders. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Gofind

Venture Round in 2018
Gofind is a company established in 2015 and headquartered in Joinville, Santa Catarina. It specializes in organizing company information and enabling users to locate nearby stores along with product availability. The firm has developed a decision intelligence platform that harnesses artificial intelligence to gather retail sales data. This platform calculates product availability in both physical and online stores, offering valuable insights that assist companies in making informed corporate decisions and supporting strategic planning based on accurate data.

EadBox

Venture Round in 2017
EadBox is an educational platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that enables education entrepreneurs to create and sell online courses to a wide audience. As a subsidiary of Edools Tecnologias Educacionais LTDA since June 2019, EadBox provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that allows authors to develop and market their courses on personalized websites. The platform features tools for content security, professional certification management, and live streaming, enhancing the educational experience for both instructors and students. EadBox also offers comprehensive support services, including a customer success manager for each new client and guidance on best practices for course creation and digital marketing strategies. Additionally, the platform employs lead generation tactics, such as affiliate marketing and digital marketing support, to help customers reach larger audiences and increase sales.

MobLee

Seed Round in 2017
MobLee is a digital platform designed to enhance the event experience by bridging the gap between the physical and digital realms. Catering primarily to event organizers in Latin America, MobLee provides a white-label mobile application that facilitates attendee engagement at various events. The platform enables clients to promote their events, manage registrations, and foster networking opportunities among participants. Additionally, it allows for real-time feedback collection, which helps improve future events. With a track record of supporting over 500 events, MobLee has established itself as a valuable tool for enhancing event promotion and engagement.

Cata Company

Seed Round in 2017
Cata Company is an Internet of Things (IoT) firm that specializes in developing innovative cash management solutions aimed at cash in transit companies, financial institutions, and various businesses. With expertise in hardware, software, and design, Cata Company creates advanced products and services, such as CataCash and CataMoeda, that enhance the management of cash and coins. The company’s platform is fully integrated and connected to the cloud, featuring a real-time monitoring panel that offers tailored solutions for the retail, financial, and security sectors. These offerings are designed to deliver practical improvements in cash management and safekeeping, addressing the specific needs of its clients.

Clube de Autores

Seed Round in 2013
Clube de Autores is a pioneering Brazilian self-publishing platform that enables independent authors to publish their books at no cost. Authors can upload their manuscripts, set their desired earnings per sale, and make their works available for purchase through the platform. Once a book is ordered, it is printed on demand, allowing for a streamlined process where each copy is produced individually, finished, and dispatched directly to the buyer. Authors retain copyright and receive payments after reaching a minimum threshold. This innovative model facilitates easy access for writers to share their creations with a wider audience while benefiting from a simple and effective publishing process.

CataMoeda

Seed Round in 2013
Catamoeda is a technology company that specializes in business management services for retailers in Brazil. It offers a unique solution through its Catamoeda Slim machines, which address the common issue of insufficient change in retail transactions. These machines allow individuals to deposit collected coins without the need to sort them by denomination, facilitating a seamless exchange process. Users can choose how to utilize their deposits, whether for purchases, exchanging coins for banknotes, or recharging mobile credits. Additionally, the machines provide an option for users to contribute to charitable organizations. By promoting the circulation of coins between consumers and businesses, Catamoeda enables retailers to maintain a steady flow of currency, attract new customers, and enhance their sales revenue.

AXADO Informação e Tecnologia

Seed Round in 2012
Axado provides SaaS-based online freight services. It provides solutions for managing and monitoring shipments of orders. Guilherme Reitz and Leandro Baptista founded Axado on September 30, 2011, with its headquarters in Florianopolis in Brazil. Axado operates as a subsidiary of Ebazar as of June 1, 2016.

ClicBusiness

Seed Round in 2012
ClicBusiness operates an online social networking platform designed for representatives of e-procurement and sourcing portals. Established on July 31, 2012, and headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil, the company focuses on providing collaborative sourcing services. Its platform facilitates the automation of registration consolidation, document sharing, and business opportunity updates, enhancing information management for users. By integrating complementary order management and delivery services, ClicBusiness enables suppliers to access a highly efficient sales channel with reduced operating costs.

Myreks

Seed Round in 2011
Myreks operates as a social commerce platform that enhances the e-commerce experience by facilitating product recommendations among friends. Users can suggest products to one another and, upon successful sales resulting from these recommendations, they earn virtual currency known as Rekpoints. These points can be redeemed for real-world rewards, such as movie tickets and gift cards. The platform incorporates gamification elements, allowing users to unlock badges that recognize their sales influence, further incentivizing engagement with the service. Myreks functions within a consumer-to-consumer model, integrated into a business-to-consumer framework, thereby fostering community-driven sales and rewarding users for their contributions. The company has successfully raised initial funding and is currently exploring opportunities for further growth capital.
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