CSN Inova Ventures

CSN Inova Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, established in 2007 and headquartered in Brazil. The firm focuses on investing in technology-based companies, aiming to foster innovation and growth within this sector. By leveraging its expertise and resources, CSN Inova Ventures seeks to identify promising startups and established companies that align with its strategic objectives, contributing to advancements in technology while enhancing its overall business portfolio.

Eduardo Gebara

Senior Investment Analyst

12 past transactions

EnviCore

Seed Round in 2024
EnviCore is an innovative research and development company focused on sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, particularly in the context of mining operations. The company has developed technologies that aim to transform the treatment of mining tailings, offering environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives that enhance performance and efficiency. By utilizing low-cost, eco-friendly reagents, EnviCore's solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing tailings treatment facilities, thereby reducing the demand for freshwater resources. This approach not only minimizes the environmental impact associated with mining waste but also supports mining operators in pursuing resource development in a more responsible manner.

GaussFleet

Series A in 2023
Management and monitoring of logistics assets

I.Systems

Series A in 2022
I.Systems, founded in 2007 and based in Campinas, Brazil, specializes in industrial automation software aimed at optimizing production lines through advanced process control (APC) and performance enhancement. The company's flagship product, Leaf, utilizes artificial intelligence to stabilize industrial processes, anticipate operational disturbances, and optimize equipment speeds, thereby increasing productivity and reducing costs. Since its launch, Leaf has been implemented in over 100 machines across more than 40 industrial sectors, including agriculture, consumer goods, chemicals, mining, and pulp and paper. In 2018, I.Systems introduced a new product, Smart Flow, which further enhances manufacturing efficiency by controlling production lines. The company has garnered attention from investors and has become part of the Endeavor Global Community, signaling its ambition to expand its reach internationally and drive greater industrial efficiency worldwide.

1s1 Energy

Seed Round in 2022
1s1 Energy focuses on developing advanced material technology for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis systems aimed at producing green hydrogen. Founded in 2019 by Daniel Sobek, Sukanta Bhattacharyya, Thiago Figueiredo, and Professor Don Tilley, the company seeks to create scalable solutions to significantly reduce carbon emissions within the decade. Its systems utilize a proprietary proton exchange membrane that eliminates the need for chemical activation of ion-exchange groups, which helps clients lower their carbon footprints and reduce the costs associated with renewable energy sources.

Alinea Health

Venture Round in 2022
Alinea Health is a health-tech startup that provides solutions for corporate health. It utilizes large amounts of data and proprietary algorithms to assist the client company's beneficiaries in navigating their health plans, providing personalized and unbiased guidance, recommendations from the most effective doctors in the accredited network, and conveniences such as scheduling consultations and exams. In addition to continuous monitoring, its doctors use the Lifestyle Medicine methodology to promote a healthy lifestyle and lower the risk of developing chronic diseases.

H2Pro

Series B in 2022
H2Pro, Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Caesarea, Israel, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing innovative water-splitting technology aimed at producing hydrogen fuel efficiently. Its proprietary method, known as E-TAC (Electrochemical–Thermally-Activated Chemical water splitting), effectively decouples the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, allowing for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen in separate phases. This technology is designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable hydrogen fuel by providing an efficient, affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly means of hydrogen production.

Clarke Energia

Seed Round in 2021
Clarke Energia operates a renewable energy marketplace that connects businesses with non-monopolistic energy suppliers, allowing them to purchase energy at competitive prices and improved terms. The platform not only facilitates transactions but also helps clients identify inefficiencies in their energy usage. Users can access comprehensive reports on their energy consumption, enabling informed decisions to optimize costs. Additionally, the platform allows clients to track their savings in both financial terms and carbon dioxide emissions, promoting transparency and sustainability in energy management.

Oico

Seed Round in 2021
Oico is an online marketplace in Brazil that streamlines the purchasing process for construction materials. The platform replaces the manual effort involved in finding vendors, comparing quotes, and managing orders by offering a comprehensive solution. It facilitates order management, provides pricing and quoting services, handles invoicing, tracks orders, and manages deliveries and payments. As a result, Oico enhances product availability and improves the overall purchasing experience for its clients in the construction industry.

Traive

Series A in 2021
Traive Inc. operates an online lending platform tailored to the agricultural sector, facilitating loans to farmers by connecting them with lenders. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in São Paulo, Minneapolis, and Boston, Traive leverages advanced machine learning techniques to assess credit risk dynamically. The platform goes beyond traditional credit scores, incorporating factors such as agronomic performance and market risks to deliver comprehensive credit evaluations. This innovative approach enables farmers to access fair and affordable funding while providing lenders with valuable insights into borrower behavior and a diversified portfolio of credit-worthy individuals. By utilizing big data and AI, Traive aims to streamline the lending process, reducing bureaucracy for producers and enhancing protection for lenders.

2DM

Seed Round in 2021
2D Materials Pte. Ltd. is a manufacturer of graphene, specializing in its use as an industrial additive to improve the properties of various materials. Founded in 2004 and based in Singapore, the company offers a range of products including graphene powder nanoplatelets, formulations, and graphene-impregnated polymers and coatings. These innovations are designed to enhance the performance of materials such as composites, polymers, paints, coatings, cements, and batteries. Additionally, 2DM provides support to customers through phone, email, and online applications, facilitating inquiries and promoting the integration of graphene technology in industrial applications.

H2Pro

Series B in 2021
H2Pro, Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Caesarea, Israel, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing innovative water-splitting technology aimed at producing hydrogen fuel efficiently. Its proprietary method, known as E-TAC (Electrochemical–Thermally-Activated Chemical water splitting), effectively decouples the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, allowing for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen in separate phases. This technology is designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable hydrogen fuel by providing an efficient, affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly means of hydrogen production.

2DM

Series A in 2021
2D Materials Pte. Ltd. is a manufacturer of graphene, specializing in its use as an industrial additive to improve the properties of various materials. Founded in 2004 and based in Singapore, the company offers a range of products including graphene powder nanoplatelets, formulations, and graphene-impregnated polymers and coatings. These innovations are designed to enhance the performance of materials such as composites, polymers, paints, coatings, cements, and batteries. Additionally, 2DM provides support to customers through phone, email, and online applications, facilitating inquiries and promoting the integration of graphene technology in industrial applications.
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