Chromo Invest

Chromo Invest is a family office investment firm based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, founded in 2015. It specializes in global alternative investments, emphasizing innovative business opportunities with the potential for exponential growth. The firm manages both liquid and illiquid investments for a high-net-worth Brazilian family and select clients, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. Chromo Invest adopts a comprehensive approach to analyzing potential investments, considering intrinsic business characteristics beyond mere financial metrics. The firm's mission is to serve as a guiding force for businesses and investors, providing direction and insight to navigate challenges in the investment landscape.

Marcelo Damasceno Ferreira

Founding Partner

Tiago Wallau Kretzmann

Co-Founder and Co-Manager of the global portfolio

Evandro Lopes

Partner and COO

Celso Viegas Portasio

Managing Partner

36 past transactions

BPool

Venture Round in 2023
BPool operates a marketing services platform designed to connect companies with independent partners in the marketing industry. By leveraging technology and data intelligence, BPool facilitates practical interactions between creative partners and clients. The platform provides a range of services, including campaign development, planning, creation, consulting, design, content production, and live marketing. This comprehensive approach enables clients to streamline their processes, allowing them to create project briefings, negotiate terms, and hire partners efficiently, thereby reducing complexities in their marketing efforts.

Civi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Civi operates a crowdsourced emergency notification application designed to enhance public safety by providing real-time security-related information. The platform allows users to view their location on a map and receive alerts about nearby events such as robberies, fires, demonstrations, and other potential threats. By validating information and notifying users in proximity to these incidents, Civi helps individuals avoid dangerous situations and stay informed about local news in São Paulo that may not be readily available elsewhere. Through its services, Civi aims to empower users with timely alerts and relevant information, contributing to a safer community.

Olga Ri

Series A in 2022
Olga Ri is a cloud kitchen-based restaurant operating in Brazil, specializing in the delivery of healthy salads and grain bowls. The company utilizes advanced technology and efficient operations to provide convenient dining options for customers in São Paulo. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Olga Ri aims to foster a diverse team and promote vibrant urban living. Customers can access their offerings through proprietary and third-party delivery platforms, as well as through pickup and in-company outposts, making it easy to enjoy nutritious meals from the comfort of home.

SouSmile

Series B in 2021
SouSmile is a dental beauty startup focused on making smile enhancement accessible to all. The company offers its own brand of invisible aligners and whitening gels, available at its strategically located retail locations. At these sites, a team of dentists collaborates with patients to develop personalized treatment plans. Utilizing advanced technology, SouSmile captures images of the patient's dental arch through a digitally powered device, which includes a scanner and a panoramic x-ray. This technology allows for the creation of custom invisible aligners, enabling orthodontists to provide tailored solutions for teeth alignment and whitening.

Grover

Series B in 2021
Grover is an online platform that allows consumers to rent a wide variety of tech products through monthly subscriptions. With a catalog of over 3,000 items, Grover offers access to smartphones, laptops, VR gear, wearables, and smart home appliances. The company's business model emphasizes sustainability by refurbishing and re-circulating returned products, thereby extending their lifespan and minimizing electronic waste. By enabling users to rent instead of purchase, Grover provides an affordable alternative for accessing consumer electronics. The company operates in multiple markets, including the United States, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Metalshub

Series A in 2021
Metalshub GmbH is a digital marketplace based in Düsseldorf, Germany, that specializes in the trading of metals and ferroalloys, including vanadium, tungsten, and nickel. Founded in 2016, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that connects buyers and sellers across different countries, facilitating effective communication, negotiation, and transaction management in the metals and mining industry. Metalshub aims to enhance efficiency and transparency by providing tools for managing the procurement and sales of raw materials. Its services include secure document sharing, access to real-time market data, and logistics and financing management. Additionally, Metalshub publishes transaction-based price indices under its brand "Metis," contributing to market transparency and promoting sustainable metals production. The company supports clients in digitalizing the entire supply chain, from mine to market, covering various sectors such as iron, steel, and industrial minerals.

Warren Investimentos

Series C in 2021
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, known for pioneering the goal-based investment model previously utilized by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. The firm offers a comprehensive and tailored experience that aligns with the specific life stages and objectives of each investor. By leveraging its innovative wealth management platform, Warren Investimentos assists clients in creating investment goals and analyzing results, while ensuring a conflict-free environment for investment decisions. This approach not only enhances client experience but also enables users to efficiently track their investments and visualize product profitability, reinforcing Warren Investimentos' commitment to safeguarding clients' interests in a transparent manner.

Open Co (Brazil)

Series C in 2021
Open Co thinks that creating trusting relationships with clients is more important than using cutting-edge technology to create ground-breaking credit solutions. Open Co was established in 2021 as the result of the merger of Geru and Rebel, two of Brazil's most cutting-edge fintech lenders. The company's goal is to permanently turn credit into a more equitable, adaptable, and accessible tool that improves Brazilians' financial situations.

Loadsmart

Series C in 2020
Loadsmart operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of booking trucks for shippers and carriers. The company's technology enables users to obtain real-time bookable rates instantly, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. Loadsmart was founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, New York.

Warren Investimentos

Series B in 2020
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, known for pioneering the goal-based investment model previously utilized by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. The firm offers a comprehensive and tailored experience that aligns with the specific life stages and objectives of each investor. By leveraging its innovative wealth management platform, Warren Investimentos assists clients in creating investment goals and analyzing results, while ensuring a conflict-free environment for investment decisions. This approach not only enhances client experience but also enables users to efficiently track their investments and visualize product profitability, reinforcing Warren Investimentos' commitment to safeguarding clients' interests in a transparent manner.

BizCapital

Series B in 2020
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.

Loadsmart

Venture Round in 2019
Loadsmart operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of booking trucks for shippers and carriers. The company's technology enables users to obtain real-time bookable rates instantly, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. Loadsmart was founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, New York.

Fitpass México

Series B in 2019
Fitness marketplace mobile app. Access 1000+ gyms with a single monthly subscription.

Warren Investimentos

Series A in 2019
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, known for pioneering the goal-based investment model previously utilized by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. The firm offers a comprehensive and tailored experience that aligns with the specific life stages and objectives of each investor. By leveraging its innovative wealth management platform, Warren Investimentos assists clients in creating investment goals and analyzing results, while ensuring a conflict-free environment for investment decisions. This approach not only enhances client experience but also enables users to efficiently track their investments and visualize product profitability, reinforcing Warren Investimentos' commitment to safeguarding clients' interests in a transparent manner.

Adianta

Venture Round in 2019
Adianta is a financial services company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in May 2016. It provides an online platform that facilitates working capital solutions for small and medium enterprises through invoice factoring and credit evaluation. The company specializes in receivables prepayment and offers a streamlined digital experience that allows businesses to access necessary funding efficiently. By utilizing advanced technology for automatic operational analysis, Adianta enables small businesses to secure the credit they need to enhance their cash flow. The company has been recognized as one of Brazil's top fintechs, demonstrating its significant role in the financial technology landscape.

Metalshub

Seed Round in 2018
Metalshub GmbH is a digital marketplace based in Düsseldorf, Germany, that specializes in the trading of metals and ferroalloys, including vanadium, tungsten, and nickel. Founded in 2016, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that connects buyers and sellers across different countries, facilitating effective communication, negotiation, and transaction management in the metals and mining industry. Metalshub aims to enhance efficiency and transparency by providing tools for managing the procurement and sales of raw materials. Its services include secure document sharing, access to real-time market data, and logistics and financing management. Additionally, Metalshub publishes transaction-based price indices under its brand "Metis," contributing to market transparency and promoting sustainable metals production. The company supports clients in digitalizing the entire supply chain, from mine to market, covering various sectors such as iron, steel, and industrial minerals.

Loadsmart

Series A in 2018
Loadsmart operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of booking trucks for shippers and carriers. The company's technology enables users to obtain real-time bookable rates instantly, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. Loadsmart was founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, New York.

BizCapital

Series A in 2018
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.

Grover

Series A in 2018
Grover is an online platform that allows consumers to rent a wide variety of tech products through monthly subscriptions. With a catalog of over 3,000 items, Grover offers access to smartphones, laptops, VR gear, wearables, and smart home appliances. The company's business model emphasizes sustainability by refurbishing and re-circulating returned products, thereby extending their lifespan and minimizing electronic waste. By enabling users to rent instead of purchase, Grover provides an affordable alternative for accessing consumer electronics. The company operates in multiple markets, including the United States, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Geru

Convertible Note in 2018
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Trunomi

Seed Round in 2018
Trunomi, Inc. operates a consent-based data-sharing platform aimed at enhancing customer verification processes for financial industry clients in the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, Trunomi enables customers to digitally manage and share their personal data through a secure personal data store, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. The platform allows businesses to understand the data they hold, comply with global regulations, and automate data subject request management. Notably, Trunomi's patented technology does not store customer personal data, ensuring a zero-risk solution that operates beyond jurisdictional data boundaries. The platform also supports secure messaging and document sharing, and is designed to improve customer experience by transforming privacy into a positive engagement.

Warren Investimentos

Convertible Note in 2018
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, known for pioneering the goal-based investment model previously utilized by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. The firm offers a comprehensive and tailored experience that aligns with the specific life stages and objectives of each investor. By leveraging its innovative wealth management platform, Warren Investimentos assists clients in creating investment goals and analyzing results, while ensuring a conflict-free environment for investment decisions. This approach not only enhances client experience but also enables users to efficiently track their investments and visualize product profitability, reinforcing Warren Investimentos' commitment to safeguarding clients' interests in a transparent manner.

BizCapital

Seed Round in 2018
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2017
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Fetcher

Seed Round in 2017
Fetcher is a recruiting automation platform designed to streamline the hiring process for organizations. It offers tools that assist hiring managers and human resource teams in connecting with candidates whose skills and experiences align with job requirements and company culture. Fetcher's platform utilizes a virtual assistant to enhance recruitment efficiency, allowing clients to sort through various talents and select the most eligible candidates. By reducing the complexities and costs associated with hiring, Fetcher enables organizations to focus on attracting talent and fostering the development of their workforce. The company aims to build long-term partnerships with organizations that value talent as a key asset, providing essential tools to support their growth.

Lyft

Series H in 2017
Lyft is a prominent transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Established in 2013, Lyft serves as the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, offering a range of ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury services. The app not only facilitates ride requests but also manages payments and allows users to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. In addition to its core ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing markets, providing users with multimodal transportation solutions. The company's primary focus is on serving college, university, and corporate communities.

Wedy

Angel Round in 2017
Wedy provides comprehensive online solutions for wedding planning, catering to both couples and independent business owners in the wedding industry. For couples, Wedy assists with various aspects of their wedding, including discovering pricing and vendors, creating personalized wedding websites, managing guest lists, and organizing wedding registries. Simultaneously, it supports small and medium-sized businesses by streamlining their workflows and facilitating essential tasks such as scheduling, payments, and communications. Additionally, Wedy is developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) enabled n-sided marketplace aimed at enhancing the wedding planning experience for all stakeholders involved.

Geru

Convertible Note in 2017
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Addepar

Series D in 2017
Addepar, Inc. is a technology company that provides an investment management platform tailored for wealth and asset management firms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Addepar specializes in data aggregation, reconciliation, investment analysis, and reporting services. The platform supports over 800 firms globally, managing assets exceeding $4 trillion, and serves a diverse clientele, including family offices, financial institutions, and foundations. Addepar’s offerings include onboarding and ongoing support, as well as an open API that allows clients to integrate and develop applications on its platform. Additionally, the company provides access to a marketplace for investment products, particularly in alternative and private markets. With a flexible workforce and several offices in key locations, including New York City and Chicago, Addepar aims to enhance data-driven investment decisions and client outcomes through its comprehensive software solutions.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2017
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2016
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Investorise

Seed Round in 2016
Investorise is a real estate technology company that leverages big data and machine intelligence to enhance investment decision-making. The firm is at the forefront of innovation in the real estate sector, having introduced the world's first real estate funds powered by artificial intelligence. By offering valuable insights into the real estate market, Investorise aims to empower investors to navigate their investment choices more effectively. The company's focus on data-driven solutions positions it as a transformative force in the real estate investment landscape.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2016
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Geru

Series A in 2016
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2015
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2015
Geru is a Brazilian lending marketplace established in 2013, offering personal unsecured term loans to prime and near-prime borrowers. The platform facilitates a fast, transparent, and secure online experience for obtaining loans, with operations commencing in 2015. In 2018, Geru introduced Brazil’s first fully digital payroll loan product. The company utilizes a proprietary credit scoring model that analyzes unstructured data, allowing it to offer competitive interest rates that range from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the applicant's creditworthiness. By leveraging advanced technology and high security measures, Geru enables financial institutions to efficiently provide loans while connecting borrowers with investors who fund these loans, acting as a correspondent bank to streamline the lending process. Geru is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
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