Redpoint eventures

Redpoint Eventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2012 that specializes in the Internet sector, with a focus on investments in Brazil. Founded collaboratively by Redpoint and e. Ventures, the firm aims to support entrepreneurs by combining the advantages of both local and international venture capital insights. Redpoint Eventures provides resources in company building, financing, and exit strategies, targeting software and commercial services sectors. The firm manages a venture capital fund launched in 2018 from its base in San Francisco, California.

Fábio Frascino

CFO

Flavio Pripas

Investor

Romero Rodrigues

Managing Partner

Past deals in South America

Vittude

Series A in 2022
Mental illness is the biggest health problem in recent years, affecting one in four people worldwide. According to WHO, Brazil has the most anxious, the 2nd more stressed and the 5th most depressed population of the world. Not treating mental health disorders costs the global economy USD 1 trillion every year. And, for Brazilian companies, the negative impact of mental illness exceeds the $ 63 billion mark in lost productivity. Supporting employees' mental health is good for businesses’ financial results (4x ROI). Covid-19 has boosted online therapy adoption and psychological support has become an important feature to attract and retain the best talents. With more than 70 corporate clients such as Grupo Boticário, Raia Drogasil, SAP, Microsoft, Olist, Resultados Digitais, Warren, 99, and others, Vittude is impacting employees mental health and wellbeing. Moreover, Vittude is the Latin America Mental health content leader, with more than 3 million unique visitors monthly (5x bigger than 2nd player).

Letz

Series A in 2021
Letz is a corporate transport company based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2019. The company specializes in providing safe and comfortable transportation services for workers, facilitating daily commutes between home and the workplace. Letz operates an online platform that connects self-employed drivers with individuals seeking transportation. Its services include professional drivers, fixed travel routes, and the flexibility to update or cancel rides, ensuring convenience and security for employees.

Repassa

Series A in 2020
Repassa Intermediação de Negócios LTDA. operates an online marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on the buying and selling of apparel for various demographics, including women, men, girls, boys, and kids. The platform offers a wide range of products, such as shirts, blouses, dresses, jackets, and accessories, catering to diverse fashion needs. Founded in 2014, Repassa emphasizes community engagement by rewarding customers who invite friends and recommend products, fostering a collaborative environment for both buyers and sellers.

Sami

Series A in 2020
Sami is a Brazil-based health plan startup that provides a technology-based solution intended to be used in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on making health care simpler, more efficient, and friendlier by using simplified solutions, thus, providing patients with reduced costs for their medical care needs. Their mission is to transform Brazilian health into something simple, easy, reliable, and accessible, which helps each person to be their best version. Founded by Vitor Asseituno and Guilherme Berardo in 2018 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mediação Online

Series A in 2019
Mediação Online, established in 2015 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, is the first online mediation platform in the country. The firm specializes in providing online legal mediation services aimed at resolving various types of conflicts, including consumer disputes, labor issues, and corporate disagreements. Targeting sectors such as finance, retail, insurance, education, franchising, real estate, and telecommunications, Mediação Online seeks to enhance the efficiency of the legal market through alternative conflict resolution methods. Brazil's high litigation rates underscore the need for such services, and the company aims to democratize access to these solutions. By leveraging scalable technology, Mediação Online aspires to transform the landscape of conflict management and prevention for individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Vittude

Seed Round in 2019
Mental illness is the biggest health problem in recent years, affecting one in four people worldwide. According to WHO, Brazil has the most anxious, the 2nd more stressed and the 5th most depressed population of the world. Not treating mental health disorders costs the global economy USD 1 trillion every year. And, for Brazilian companies, the negative impact of mental illness exceeds the $ 63 billion mark in lost productivity. Supporting employees' mental health is good for businesses’ financial results (4x ROI). Covid-19 has boosted online therapy adoption and psychological support has become an important feature to attract and retain the best talents. With more than 70 corporate clients such as Grupo Boticário, Raia Drogasil, SAP, Microsoft, Olist, Resultados Digitais, Warren, 99, and others, Vittude is impacting employees mental health and wellbeing. Moreover, Vittude is the Latin America Mental health content leader, with more than 3 million unique visitors monthly (5x bigger than 2nd player).

Minuto Seguros

Venture Round in 2019
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

Sami

Seed Round in 2019
Sami is a Brazil-based health plan startup that provides a technology-based solution intended to be used in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on making health care simpler, more efficient, and friendlier by using simplified solutions, thus, providing patients with reduced costs for their medical care needs. Their mission is to transform Brazilian health into something simple, easy, reliable, and accessible, which helps each person to be their best version. Founded by Vitor Asseituno and Guilherme Berardo in 2018 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Nibo

Series A in 2017
Nibo Softwares e Cursos LTDA ME is a company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that specializes in designing and developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium businesses. Founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, Nibo's software aims to simplify financial processes for its users. It enhances the efficiency of accounting practices by tracking cash flows, organizing accounts payables and receivables, and automating collection processes. This enables small and medium enterprises, as well as accountants, to effectively manage their finances and gain insights into their company's financial health.

Passei Direto

Series B in 2016
Passei Direto S.A. is an academic social network based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2012. The platform serves over 15 million students across more than 2,500 universities, facilitating connections among university students. It allows users to follow specific courses, share study materials, and engage in collaborative learning through peer interactions. With over 3 million pieces of shared content, Passei Direto enhances the academic experience by providing resources such as solved exercises, study plans, and video summaries tailored to popular textbooks. Additionally, the platform offers a Premium Plan that grants access to exclusive content created by specialists, further supporting students in their academic pursuits.

123Reformei

Seed Round in 2015
123Reformei offers free architecture and reliable workforce that ensures the contract of the execution and delivery of a renovation. The company is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

FormaFina

Seed Round in 2015
FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium. FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Grupo Xango

Series B in 2014
Grupo Xango is a holding company focused on the development of technology startups in Brazil. Specializing in cloud-based technologies, their aim is to make Brazil a major center for digital technology.

Sophie & Juliete

Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliet is a Brazilian social selling company that gives women the opportunity to have their own fashion business. Our accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists who can make their internet sales or bazaars done at the home of friends. Our goal is to join social media, internet, and social selling to generate a business opportunity that is flexible and profitable for the modern woman.

Nibo

Series A in 2014
Nibo Softwares e Cursos LTDA ME is a company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that specializes in designing and developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium businesses. Founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, Nibo's software aims to simplify financial processes for its users. It enhances the efficiency of accounting practices by tracking cash flows, organizing accounts payables and receivables, and automating collection processes. This enables small and medium enterprises, as well as accountants, to effectively manage their finances and gain insights into their company's financial health.

Minuto Seguros

Series B in 2014
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

Sophie & Juliete

Series B in 2014
Sophie & Juliet is a Brazilian social selling company that gives women the opportunity to have their own fashion business. Our accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists who can make their internet sales or bazaars done at the home of friends. Our goal is to join social media, internet, and social selling to generate a business opportunity that is flexible and profitable for the modern woman.

Nibo

Series A in 2014
Nibo Softwares e Cursos LTDA ME is a company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that specializes in designing and developing online financial management software tailored for small and medium businesses. Founded in 2012 by Gabriel Gaspar, Sabrina Gallier, and Sergio Postarek, Nibo's software aims to simplify financial processes for its users. It enhances the efficiency of accounting practices by tracking cash flows, organizing accounts payables and receivables, and automating collection processes. This enables small and medium enterprises, as well as accountants, to effectively manage their finances and gain insights into their company's financial health.

FormaFina

Seed Round in 2013
FormaFina is an online marketplace for US-based premium design and home decor brands to expand internationally. Access to new markets with strong demand with partner who will take care of exportation and local sales and fulfillment. Willing to give exclusivity and discounts on wholesale prices. Discovery of aspirational, premium, and innovative design products that cannot be found in the local market. Willing to pay a premium. FormaFina was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Minuto Seguros

Series A in 2013
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

Passei Direto

Series A in 2013
Passei Direto S.A. is an academic social network based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2012. The platform serves over 15 million students across more than 2,500 universities, facilitating connections among university students. It allows users to follow specific courses, share study materials, and engage in collaborative learning through peer interactions. With over 3 million pieces of shared content, Passei Direto enhances the academic experience by providing resources such as solved exercises, study plans, and video summaries tailored to popular textbooks. Additionally, the platform offers a Premium Plan that grants access to exclusive content created by specialists, further supporting students in their academic pursuits.

55social

Series B in 2012
55social is a content optimization platform for social networks that helps brands manage their social media and analyze their results. It also helps firms reach out and monetize their social media. The company was founded in 2011 by IG Expansion, Brazilian entrepreneurs and Redpoint Ventures to provide tech-based solutions for the Brazilian social media market, which was, and still is, growing. The company has offices in Brazil and Argentina. Its Brazilian office has commercial and customer service operations, with approximately 40 employees. In Argentina, is located the software development operations, with approximately 30 employees.

Sophie & Juliete

Series A in 2012
Sophie & Juliet is a Brazilian social selling company that gives women the opportunity to have their own fashion business. Our accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists who can make their internet sales or bazaars done at the home of friends. Our goal is to join social media, internet, and social selling to generate a business opportunity that is flexible and profitable for the modern woman.

Minuto Seguros

Series A in 2012
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

Sophie & Juliete

Series A in 2012
Sophie & Juliet is a Brazilian social selling company that gives women the opportunity to have their own fashion business. Our accessories line is sold exclusively through independent stylists who can make their internet sales or bazaars done at the home of friends. Our goal is to join social media, internet, and social selling to generate a business opportunity that is flexible and profitable for the modern woman.

Grupo Xango

Series B in 2012
Grupo Xango is a holding company focused on the development of technology startups in Brazil. Specializing in cloud-based technologies, their aim is to make Brazil a major center for digital technology.