Chromo Invest

Chromo Investimentos Ltda. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, with an additional office in the same city. The firm specializes in alternative investments, managing both liquid and illiquid assets primarily for a high-net-worth Brazilian family and select clients. Chromo Invest seeks innovative investment opportunities globally, emphasizing long-term capital appreciation through participatory and contributory roles in the businesses it supports. The firm evaluates potential investments by examining their intrinsic characteristics, going beyond mere financial metrics. Its mission is to serve as a guiding force for businesses and investors, akin to a lighthouse, providing direction and highlighting potential challenges in the investment landscape.

Marcelo Ferreira

Founding Partner

Tiago Wallau Kretzmann

Co-Founder and Co-Manager of the global portfolio

Evandro Lopes

Partner and COO

Viegas Portasio, Celso

Managing Partner

32 past transactions

Olga Ri

Series A in 2022
Olga Ri is a company that specializes in cloud kitchens, providing delivery services for healthy meals to both residential and corporate customers. The company focuses on offering a range of products, including salads and grain bowls, with various flavor options to cater to diverse preferences. By eliminating table service, Olga Ri allows customers to enjoy high-quality meals in the comfort of their homes at fair prices. The company's commitment to operational excellence and community engagement underscores its goal of redefining the foodservice experience while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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.

Metalshub

Series A in 2021
Metalshub is an independent company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2016. It operates a digital marketplace dedicated to metals and ferroalloys, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of the physical market. The platform serves as a SaaS-based procurement tool that streamlines the buying and selling processes in the metals and mining sector. It facilitates communication, negotiation, and transaction management between buyers and sellers, offering features such as secure document sharing, real-time market data, and logistics management. This comprehensive approach enables metal producers and consumers to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in their procurement activities. With an international team that brings extensive experience in physical metals trading and logistics, Metalshub aspires to be the leading platform for the global metals and ferroalloys community.

Warren Brasil

Series C in 2021
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Loadsmart

Series C in 2020
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.

Warren Brasil

Series B in 2020
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

BizCapital

Series B in 2020
BizCapital provides loans to SMEs without access to large banks through an evaluation machine that analyzes and ranks each request in a few seconds, analyzing the variables digitally, enabling customers to get loans to operate business through an online lending platform.

Loadsmart

Venture Round in 2019
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.

Warren Brasil

Series A in 2019
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Adianta

Venture Round in 2019
Adianta Pagamentos Ltda is a financial services company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing working capital solutions for small and medium enterprises. Founded in May 2016, the company operates an online platform that facilitates credit assessment, receivables prepayment, and loans. Its services include invoice factoring and cash flow management, employing advanced technology to automate the evaluation of client operations. Adianta aims to enhance access to credit for small businesses, helping them secure necessary funding to support their growth and financial stability. The company has been recognized as one of Brazil's top fintechs, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the financial sector.

Metalshub

Seed Round in 2018
Metalshub is an independent company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2016. It operates a digital marketplace dedicated to metals and ferroalloys, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of the physical market. The platform serves as a SaaS-based procurement tool that streamlines the buying and selling processes in the metals and mining sector. It facilitates communication, negotiation, and transaction management between buyers and sellers, offering features such as secure document sharing, real-time market data, and logistics management. This comprehensive approach enables metal producers and consumers to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in their procurement activities. With an international team that brings extensive experience in physical metals trading and logistics, Metalshub aspires to be the leading platform for the global metals and ferroalloys community.

Loadsmart

Series A in 2018
Loadsmart, Inc. operates an online platform designed to streamline the logistics process for shippers and carriers. Founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado, the company is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Chicago. The platform offers users the ability to obtain real-time, bookable rates, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. It allows shippers to quickly move freight and helps carriers optimize their capacity by keeping trucks full. Loadsmart's service includes features for obtaining quotes, booking trucks, and tracking freight from pickup to delivery, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the shipping process.

BizCapital

Series A in 2018
BizCapital provides loans to SMEs without access to large banks through an evaluation machine that analyzes and ranks each request in a few seconds, analyzing the variables digitally, enabling customers to get loans to operate business through an online lending platform.

Grover

Series A in 2018
Grover Group GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform allowing customers to rent consumer electronic products through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2015, Grover offers a diverse range of over 1,500 products across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, cameras, gaming equipment, home entertainment systems, and smart home devices. This approach enables both private customers and businesses to access the latest technology without the financial burden of ownership, promoting flexibility and convenience in the consumer electronics market. With additional offices in Austria and the Netherlands, Grover is committed to enhancing the access economy by providing a simple and efficient rental service.

Geru

Convertible Note in 2018
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in 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 Brasil

Convertible Note in 2018
Warren is an investment platform that simplifies finances and transforms the habit of investing in something easy, transparent, and efficient. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

BizCapital

Seed Round in 2018
BizCapital provides loans to SMEs without access to large banks through an evaluation machine that analyzes and ranks each request in a few seconds, analyzing the variables digitally, enabling customers to get loans to operate business through an online lending platform.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2017
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in 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 an on-demand transportation service that connects riders with drivers through a mobile application, allowing users to request rides and make payments seamlessly. Founded in June 2012 in San Francisco, Lyft has become the second-largest ridesharing provider in the U.S. and Canada, serving approximately 95 percent of the U.S. population. The platform offers various ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury vehicles. In addition to standard ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing market, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The service is particularly popular among college, university, and corporate communities, and it allows riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Wedy

Angel Round in 2017
Discovering, planning and sharing a wedding is a stressful and unknown task even in modern times. Wedy is a social one-stop-shopping for weddings where the couples can get their perfect weddings at no extra costs.

Geru

Convertible Note in 2017
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Addepar

Series D in 2017
Addepar, Inc. is an investment management platform that specializes in data aggregation, analytics, and portfolio reporting for financial advisors and their clients. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company also has offices in New York, Chicago, and Salt Lake City. Addepar's platform consolidates various financial accounts, providing a comprehensive view of client portfolios and facilitating smarter investment decisions. It offers a range of services including onboarding, ongoing support, fund management, and administration. Additionally, Addepar provides an Open API, enabling integration with other systems and allowing developers to create applications on its platform. The company serves a diverse clientele, including family offices, wealth advisors, financial institutions, and foundations, aiming to deliver a clearer financial picture and effective communication of relevant information through customizable reporting.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2017
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2016
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Investorise

Seed Round in 2016
Investorise is a real estate technology company focused on enhancing investment decisions through the use of big data and machine intelligence. By leveraging advanced analytics, Investorise aims to revolutionize the real estate investment landscape, offering insights that empower investors to make informed choices. The company has introduced one of the world's first real estate funds driven by artificial intelligence, setting a new standard in the industry. Through its innovative approach, Investorise seeks to provide valuable information and resources to help investors navigate the complexities of real estate markets.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2016
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Geru

Series A in 2016
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2015
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.

Geru

Debt Financing in 2015
Geru Tecnologia e Serviços S.A. is a Brazilian online lending marketplace established in 2013 and based in São Paulo. The company operates a platform that allows customers to access personal unsecured term loans from various financial institutions without the need to visit a physical location. Geru's services began in 2015, and it introduced a fully digital payroll loan product in 2018. The platform employs advanced technology to ensure a secure and efficient application process, while also utilizing a proprietary credit scoring model based on unstructured data. Geru acts as a correspondent bank, connecting borrowers with financial institutions and enabling them to secure loans with competitive interest rates, ranging from 25% to 80% per annum, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness. The company's focus on transparency and simplicity enhances the borrowing experience for prime and near-prime customers in Brazil.
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