Polaris Investimentos

Polaris Investimentos is a venture capital investment firm based in Brasília, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm operates solely with its own resources, without relying on third-party funding. Polaris focuses on identifying investment opportunities in both new and established companies across various sectors, with a particular preference for the technology sector. Beyond providing financial support, Polaris aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies through active partnerships, positioning itself as a minority stakeholder committed to long-term collaboration.

Leonardo Brunale

Partner

14 past transactions

Automni

Seed Round in 2022
Automni develops products and solutions for industrial automation such as autonomous industrial vehicles. It was founded in 2014.

Incentiv

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a tax innovation system intended to promote social development by making incentive projects feasible. The company's platform connects the ecosystem of tax incentive laws, offering a complete connection, transparency, and engagement alternative for sponsors, and proponents, enabling clients to complete incentive projects, which can be accessed by all.

Agenzia Mkt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
marketing digital, inteligência artificial, data science, machine learning

Onyo

Seed Round in 2019
Headquartered in Brazil, Onyo is creating the first national food pickup marketplace, focusing on food courts. Pilots with major food court stores began in 2016, in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Onyo was accelerated at Founder Institute in NYC.

Ubby

Seed Round in 2017
Ubby, Inc. is a social commerce platform that enables users to share products and experiences with their networks while earning monetary rewards for their endorsements. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Ubby provides a smartphone app that allows users, influencers, and their followers to engage in product promotion through social media interactions. By converting blogs, posts, and other social content into cash rewards, Ubby's platform facilitates customer-based social advertising and digital marketing, allowing brands to leverage user-generated content for product endorsement. The innovative use of technology supports users in sharing opinions and recommendations, thereby enhancing their engagement and monetization opportunities in the social commerce landscape.

RankMyApp

Seed Round in 2016
RankMyApp is a company that specializes in app store optimization, providing a tool that enhances the visibility and organic downloads of applications in app stores. Founded in 2015 by Leandro Scalise, the company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Its sophisticated algorithm helps users optimize various aspects of their applications, including titles, descriptions, icons, screenshots, categories, keywords, and competitor analysis. By focusing on strategic keywords, RankMyApp enables clients to improve their app rankings and attract new users while retaining existing ones.

EduQC

Seed Round in 2016
EduQC is an Edtech startup focused on developing tools and methods to promote self-learning.

OndaLocal

Seed Round in 2015
OndaLocal is an online marketing company focused on providing automated marketing solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil and Latin America. With a client base exceeding three million SMBs, OndaLocal utilizes advanced technology to enhance clients' online presence and distribute marketing content across various digital channels. The company's platform enables businesses to generate customer leads and convert them into actionable sales through features such as real-time lead tracking, missed call alerts, call recordings, and CRM functionality. By offering a comprehensive and affordable one-stop marketing service, OndaLocal ensures that SMBs can effectively manage their online campaigns while maintaining transparency in performance metrics. This allows clients to concentrate on business growth and expansion, as OndaLocal handles all aspects of their online marketing efforts.

Hometeka

Seed Round in 2014
Hometeka do Brasil S/A is an online platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in architecture, design, and home decoration. Founded in 2012, the company connects consumers with a diverse range of brands, offering an extensive selection of furniture, accessories, and household products. Hometeka serves as both a product portal and a source of inspiration, providing technical content that assists users in building or decorating their homes. The platform simplifies the purchasing process for modern home essentials, ensuring that customers can easily select and receive the products they desire.

Sonoma

Seed Round in 2014
Sonoma is an innovative online marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in high-quality wine and gourmet food. Established in 2012, the company focuses on connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with consumers seeking curated products and immediate delivery. Sonoma addresses the challenges of high import taxes and limited selection in the Brazilian market by sourcing directly from a broad network of small importers and vineyards, offering products at prices significantly lower than traditional retailers. The platform is designed to enhance the shopping experience, providing customers access to exclusive selections often available in limited quantities. Additionally, Sonoma features content created by industry professionals, simplifying the complexities of wine and gastronomy for the enthusiastic consumer. By leveraging marketplace dynamics and local fulfillment centers, Sonoma aims to become a leading digital destination for quality food and beverages in Latin America.

Olist

Seed Round in 2014
Olist is an online e-commerce platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that facilitates connections between sellers and major Brazilian marketplaces. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform for shopkeepers of various sizes and sectors to register and sell their products through prominent retailers. Olist aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs by enabling them to advertise and sell their products without complications, thereby enhancing their reach to international marketplaces. The company emphasizes a sustainable and fair business model, focusing on delivering excellent services to both merchants and consumers.

Sonoma

Venture Round in 2013
Sonoma is an innovative online marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in high-quality wine and gourmet food. Established in 2012, the company focuses on connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with consumers seeking curated products and immediate delivery. Sonoma addresses the challenges of high import taxes and limited selection in the Brazilian market by sourcing directly from a broad network of small importers and vineyards, offering products at prices significantly lower than traditional retailers. The platform is designed to enhance the shopping experience, providing customers access to exclusive selections often available in limited quantities. Additionally, Sonoma features content created by industry professionals, simplifying the complexities of wine and gastronomy for the enthusiastic consumer. By leveraging marketplace dynamics and local fulfillment centers, Sonoma aims to become a leading digital destination for quality food and beverages in Latin America.

Hotelli

Seed Round in 2012
Hotelli Serviços Digitais Ltda., based in Barra da Tijuca, Brazil, specializes in providing comprehensive travel solutions primarily for corporate clients. Founded in 2012, the company operates a platform that allows users to efficiently manage their travel itineraries. Hotelli's Travel Planner system enables users to book flight tickets, hotels, and various transport services, while also providing real-time information on routes and city services. The platform is designed to streamline the travel planning process, offering a unified system that grants access to agreements, reports, and online fare availability. This approach facilitates efficient trip management for businesses, helping them organize annual travel plans effectively.

Listus

Seed Round in 2012
Listus is a Brazilian start-up that generates client lists and delivers real presents at the convenience of the clients' home, using a single site. The company has more than 2000 stores in its portfolio. Its users’ friends will have the flexibility to buy shares of their products, or even a whole product, and they will also have a secure payment system with various payment options. Listus was founded in 2011.
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