Igah Ventures

Igah Ventures is a Brazilian venture capital firm based in São Paulo, established in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in technology-driven startups across various sectors, including healthcare, education, financial services, fintech, food, agriculture, e-commerce, and digital media. Igah Ventures primarily focuses on early-stage investments, particularly Series A and Series B funding, and seeks to support companies with the potential to become industry leaders in Latin America. The firm typically invests between R$1 million and R$40 million in businesses with maximum sales of R$10 million, aiming for a minority stake of 15% to 40% and often securing board representation. Igah Ventures emphasizes a long-term investment perspective, generally holding its investments for five to eight years, and has a track record of over 30 investments, leveraging its multidisciplinary team to enhance the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Alexander Guimarães

Associate

Luis Felipe Magon

Managing Partner

Thiago Maluf

Managing Partner

Pedro Sirotsky Melzer

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Arthur Mesnik

Chief Financial Officer

Mateus Poleselli

Associate

Camila Sangali

Managing Partner

Marcio Trigueiro

Managing Partner

57 past transactions

Conexa Saude

Series C in 2022
Conexa Saude is a digital platform that promotes the connection of patients and healthcare professionals through technology. With Conexa Saude's telemedicine platform it is possible to break distances, humanize medical care, and democratize health. Conexa Saude aims to help in preventive medicine and, using technology, lead solutions of Telemedicine all over the country, shortening distances, promoting medical networking and democratizing health care access.

Logcomex

Series A in 2021
LogComex designs and develops platform for international logistics operations offering intelligence, integration, automation, transparency, and agility. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Avenue

Series B in 2021
Avenue provide access to investing in the US market for all investors, without minimums, without barriers, without high costs, with security, with advice, controls and a lot of information.

EmCasa

Series C in 2021
EmCasa is a Latin American prop-tech. Its mission is to guide customers through the most important financial transaction of their lives: buying a home. EmCasa's asset-light, managed marketplace model, allows different real estate players to plug their supply into the platform and then supports buyers through the complete purchasing process (search, visit, negotiation, closing). By leveraging technology and proprietary data algorithms, EmCasa delivers a superior customer experience to anyone buying or selling properties in Brazil. It'll soon launch mortgage, financial services and other vital products, to become the preferred real estate marketplace in the region. The company was founded in Nov/2017 and raised $7.6M .

Curseria

Series A in 2021
Curseria has the purpose to go beyond tradicional e-learning. Our classes are conducted by the top references professionals in the Brazilian market. We bring education and entertainment with a cinematographic perspective.

Hashdex

Series A in 2021
Hashdex exists to bridge the still nascent digital assets world and traditional markets. It aims to unlock the blockchain potential to mainstream investors across the largest financial markets globally. At Hashdex, Wall Street meets Silicon Valley bringing together years of finance experience and state of the art technology to build secure, transparent, automated and cost effective products.

Hashdex

Series A in 2021
Hashdex exists to bridge the still nascent digital assets world and traditional markets. It aims to unlock the blockchain potential to mainstream investors across the largest financial markets globally. At Hashdex, Wall Street meets Silicon Valley bringing together years of finance experience and state of the art technology to build secure, transparent, automated and cost effective products.

bxblue

Series A in 2021
bxblue is a marketplace for personal loans in Brazil explicitly targeting pensioners and Government workers because they can they take loans secured by their guaranteed income. Because of that banks can deduct the payment directly from the paycheck, leading to an apr 10x lower than credit cards. Payroll secured loans are the most affordable personal loan in Brazil, and they represent 60% of the personal loans in the country. It is a 40bn dollar/year marke, completely offline. We are taking this entire market online.

Conexa Saude

Series B in 2020
Conexa Saude is a digital platform that promotes the connection of patients and healthcare professionals through technology. With Conexa Saude's telemedicine platform it is possible to break distances, humanize medical care, and democratize health. Conexa Saude aims to help in preventive medicine and, using technology, lead solutions of Telemedicine all over the country, shortening distances, promoting medical networking and democratizing health care access.

Tembici

Series B in 2020
Tembici is a prominent micro-mobility company in Latin America, specializing in first and last mile transportation solutions for daily commuters. The company offers shared electric bike rental services designed to integrate bicycles into the urban transport network. By providing accessible parking facilities and rental options, Tembici enables both public and private entities, including residential and corporate clients, to navigate urban environments efficiently while minimizing space usage.

Trybe

Series A in 2020
Trybe Holding LLC, located in Brazil, operates as a modern educational institution aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their digital skills and pursue careers in technology. The organization caters to both students and professionals who are committed to improving their lives through education in digital professions. By providing a structured learning environment, Trybe equips its participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the evolving tech landscape.

Avenue

Venture Round in 2020
Avenue provide access to investing in the US market for all investors, without minimums, without barriers, without high costs, with security, with advice, controls and a lot of information.

Acesso

Series A in 2020
Acesso Digital Tecnologia Da Informacao S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in biometric authentication, digital onboarding, and paperless solutions. Established in 2003 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company offers services such as Acesso BIO, Acesso RH, and Acesso Sign, catering primarily to the banking, fintech, retail, e-commerce, and telecom sectors. Acesso Digital focuses on enhancing document and process management through its advanced facial recognition and identification technologies, aiming to streamline workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients. Recognized for its innovative approach, Acesso Digital has also been acknowledged as one of the best IT companies to work for in Brazil.

Ingresse

Series C in 2019
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform. Any user can post an event on Ingresse. Event creation is crowdsourced to organizers and performers. Through the platform, people have the ability to learn which of their friends will be attending specific events, where these friends will be sitting in the venue, and browse their friends’ opinions and reviews. Organizers can download Ingresse's mobile apps to validate their tickets at the door, turning their phones into scanners. The company's aim is to help people finding the right events and getting them in. Ingresse was founded in 2012.

Tembici

Series A in 2019
Tembici is a prominent micro-mobility company in Latin America, specializing in first and last mile transportation solutions for daily commuters. The company offers shared electric bike rental services designed to integrate bicycles into the urban transport network. By providing accessible parking facilities and rental options, Tembici enables both public and private entities, including residential and corporate clients, to navigate urban environments efficiently while minimizing space usage.

Contabilizei

Series B in 2019
Contabilizei offers an online accounting service for small and micro enterprises. The company positively impacted the lives of thousands of micro and small businesses by implementing cost-effective, intelligent online accounting. Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres founded it in January 2014, with its headquarters in Curitiba in Brazil.

Bcredi

Series A in 2018
Bcredi is a financial services company based in Parana, Brazil, established in 2017. It specializes in providing investments, property warranty credit, and real estate financing through an online mortgage platform. The company focuses on the origination and management of loans secured by property, facilitating small and medium business owners in connecting with their customers and optimizing their financial relationships. Bcredi aims to streamline the financing process and enhance access to capital for its clients.

Ambar Technologies

Series B in 2018
Leading Construction Technology Company in Latin America. Tech Company focused on addressing the Affordable Housing Challenge. Ambar integrate the Housing Journey into 4 steps, Design, Supply, Assembly and Living.

Arquivei

Series A in 2018
Arquivei is a Brazilian company based in São Carlos that specializes in electronic invoice monitoring and management. Its platform provides a web application that automatically downloads and stores digital tax documents, such as NFes, in the cloud. By connecting to the Department of Finance, Arquivei allows businesses to access their issued NFes and related documents without the need for software installation. Users can view, print, search, and filter invoices by various criteria, enabling efficient management of their tax documentation. The platform also supports accountants by providing access to client invoices and features for monitoring and centralizing various tax documents. Additionally, Arquivei offers intelligent search capabilities and reporting tools, facilitating better compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing business intelligence derived from fiscal documents.

Sanar

Series A in 2018
Editora Sanar LTDA is a Brazilian publishing company based in Salvador that specializes in educational materials tailored for healthcare professionals. Established in 2014, the company focuses on creating customized online training and competitive preparatory courses for residency and civil service exams in medicine, nursing, and various other health fields. Sanar employs a team of over 100 professors from prestigious universities across Brazil, ensuring that their publications are academically rigorous and aligned with the goals of health students. The company emphasizes the importance of personalized teaching materials and maintains open communication channels with its customers to enhance product delivery and service quality. This commitment to customization and customer engagement is fundamental to Sanar's mission of supporting students in achieving their professional and academic objectives.

Vérios

Seed Round in 2018
Vérios automates all the operational aspects of managing individual portfolios and simplifies investment. Daniel Ávila and Felipe Sotto-Maior founded it in January 2015, with its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Finpass

Seed Round in 2018
Finpass strives to ease the process of loan funding for companies while it expands funding options for Financial institutions willing to lend money. We are a credit search platform for medium and large companies that uses matching technology to make this process smarter, faster and more effective. The idea came from the realization that companies exploit only a small part of the available funding sources and that financial institutions suffer from expensive and often inefficient origination. Our algorithms eliminate these inefficiencies.

S4

Series A in 2017
S4 is a technology service company that provides risk management solutions to ensure food production. It also develops index-based coverage to transfer the agriculture industry's volatilities to the financial markets, through OTC-derivatives contracts. The company offers products and services are used by a broad range of customers including large growers, crop protection and seeds suppliers, crop insurance providers, banking, and commodity exchanges. S4 integrates the harvest information with a planting plan, seed density, and soil analysis. They had developed a decision-making geo-referenced platform for the agricultural producer. They seek to improve the decision-making process in complex environments to collaborate in the global challenge of generating quality food for humanity. S4 was founded on 2011 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

bxblue

Seed Round in 2017
bxblue is a marketplace for personal loans in Brazil explicitly targeting pensioners and Government workers because they can they take loans secured by their guaranteed income. Because of that banks can deduct the payment directly from the paycheck, leading to an apr 10x lower than credit cards. Payroll secured loans are the most affordable personal loan in Brazil, and they represent 60% of the personal loans in the country. It is a 40bn dollar/year marke, completely offline. We are taking this entire market online.

Liber Capital

Series A in 2017
Liber Capital operates an online factoring marketplace for prepayment of receivables from suppliers of large companies.

Infracommerce

Series C in 2016
Infracommerce Negocios E Solucoes Em Internet Ltda. is a leading provider of e-commerce software and services, established in 2012 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in offering comprehensive end-to-end e-commerce solutions, including backoffice integration, digital marketing, logistics, payment processing, and customer support services. With over 1,500 employees and a focus on technology and management solutions, Infracommerce aims to enhance the efficiency and scalability of retailers and industries engaging in online sales. The company leverages the expertise of its team, which has more than twenty years of experience in the field, to continuously innovate and improve its service offerings. Infracommerce has established itself as a market leader in full-service e-commerce solutions in Brazil and Mexico, driving significant sales performance and operational efficiency for its clients.

Contabilizei

Series A in 2016
Contabilizei offers an online accounting service for small and micro enterprises. The company positively impacted the lives of thousands of micro and small businesses by implementing cost-effective, intelligent online accounting. Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres founded it in January 2014, with its headquarters in Curitiba in Brazil.

AppProva

Series A in 2016
AppProva is a game that tests the students´ knowledge. It operates as a subsidiary of Somos Educação as of March 17, 2017. AppProva began operation in 2012. It has its headquarters in Belo Horizonte in Brazil.

Rock Content

Series A in 2016
Rock Content is a content marketing company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The company specializes in helping businesses develop and implement effective content marketing strategies aimed at generating growth opportunities and increasing revenue. By focusing on brand positioning, Rock Content enables its clients to create impactful marketing initiatives that deliver tangible results.

Ingresse

Series B in 2015
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform. Any user can post an event on Ingresse. Event creation is crowdsourced to organizers and performers. Through the platform, people have the ability to learn which of their friends will be attending specific events, where these friends will be sitting in the venue, and browse their friends’ opinions and reviews. Organizers can download Ingresse's mobile apps to validate their tickets at the door, turning their phones into scanners. The company's aim is to help people finding the right events and getting them in. Ingresse was founded in 2012.

ERPFlex

Series A in 2015
ERPFlex is an enterprise management software in the cloud, ideal for companies in the industry of commerce and service segments. ERPFlex is aimed at meeting the business needs of companies. ERPFlex provides products aimed at serving networks, relationship with customers, and enabling the viewpoint of growth through tools such as the e-commerce store, development of websites and portals with administrative systems, IT consulting and a skilled deployment. The company was founded on 2006 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2015
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

YContent

Series A in 2015
YContent is a video distribution platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on the Latin American market. Established in August 2012, the company specializes in finding and distributing high-quality video content to a network of partner sites. It assists premium content producers in reaching large audiences by developing effective distribution windows and monetization strategies across various platforms, including websites and social media. Through its services, YContent aims to enhance the visibility and profitability of video content in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Me Salva!

Seed Round in 2015
Me Salva! is an educational platform based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, established in 2014. It specializes in high-performance instructional content designed to assist students in preparing for the ENEM and Vestibulares, as well as reinforcing their knowledge in high school and higher education subjects, particularly in engineering, health sciences, and business. The platform offers a variety of resources, including recorded and live video classes, extensive exercises, essay writing tools, assessment tests, one-on-one tutoring, and personalized study plans. By providing these services, Me Salva! aims to enhance students' academic performance and equip them with the necessary skills for their educational pursuits.

AppProva

Seed Round in 2015
AppProva is a game that tests the students´ knowledge. It operates as a subsidiary of Somos Educação as of March 17, 2017. AppProva began operation in 2012. It has its headquarters in Belo Horizonte in Brazil.

Infracommerce

Series B in 2014
Infracommerce Negocios E Solucoes Em Internet Ltda. is a leading provider of e-commerce software and services, established in 2012 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in offering comprehensive end-to-end e-commerce solutions, including backoffice integration, digital marketing, logistics, payment processing, and customer support services. With over 1,500 employees and a focus on technology and management solutions, Infracommerce aims to enhance the efficiency and scalability of retailers and industries engaging in online sales. The company leverages the expertise of its team, which has more than twenty years of experience in the field, to continuously innovate and improve its service offerings. Infracommerce has established itself as a market leader in full-service e-commerce solutions in Brazil and Mexico, driving significant sales performance and operational efficiency for its clients.

Prontmed

Seed Round in 2014
Prontmed is a Brazil-based company founded in 1996 by Wang Feng that specializes in the development of an electronic medical record (EMR) platform. Its primary aim is to organize and integrate health information to enhance patient care by streamlining medical and hospital procedures. The platform is designed to adapt to the needs of various medical specialties, offering an intuitive interface that simplifies data entry for physicians. Key features include automatic configuration, robust security, reliable system performance, and smart prescription capabilities. Prontmed's technology not only supports healthcare professionals in optimizing their time but also plays a crucial role in maintaining quality care through effective data management and decision-making.

Levee

Seed Round in 2014
Levee develops a platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect informal, unskilled workers to formal, more secure, and higher paying jobs in companies. It serves C-Level Executives, human resources, and operations of various sectors, including retail, outsourced services, food services, and laboratories and hospitals. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

ZoeMob

Convertible Note in 2014
ZoeMob provides a mobile family safety service based on tablets and smartphones designed for parents who wish to ensure their children and family members are protected and safe anytime, anywhere, and personal users looking for a reliable mobile device service for protect their personal data and privacy. ZoeMob was founded by Daniel Avizu and Helio Freitas. They are two experienced Internet software enginner and Internet business professional who met at AOL Latin America joint venture and later they have worked in other big technology and media companies for more than 10 years. ZoeMob main features: - Symbian, Android, IOS and Blackberry* compatibiliy - Full localization and tracking monitor - Driving safety features (alerts and actions) - Geo fence (alerts and actions) - Callback - Full Remote control - Direct Message broadcasting - Facebook integration - Device content monitoring - Security features (lock, wipe, alarm, panic buttom)

Infracommerce

Convertible Note in 2014
Infracommerce Negocios E Solucoes Em Internet Ltda. is a leading provider of e-commerce software and services, established in 2012 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in offering comprehensive end-to-end e-commerce solutions, including backoffice integration, digital marketing, logistics, payment processing, and customer support services. With over 1,500 employees and a focus on technology and management solutions, Infracommerce aims to enhance the efficiency and scalability of retailers and industries engaging in online sales. The company leverages the expertise of its team, which has more than twenty years of experience in the field, to continuously innovate and improve its service offerings. Infracommerce has established itself as a market leader in full-service e-commerce solutions in Brazil and Mexico, driving significant sales performance and operational efficiency for its clients.

Guiabolso

Series A in 2014
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Ingresse

Series A in 2014
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform. Any user can post an event on Ingresse. Event creation is crowdsourced to organizers and performers. Through the platform, people have the ability to learn which of their friends will be attending specific events, where these friends will be sitting in the venue, and browse their friends’ opinions and reviews. Organizers can download Ingresse's mobile apps to validate their tickets at the door, turning their phones into scanners. The company's aim is to help people finding the right events and getting them in. Ingresse was founded in 2012.

4vets

Seed Round in 2013
Grupo 4vets operates an online platform that connects the distribution and retail network of veterinary and animal health products in Brazil and Latin America. Founded in 2012 and based in Sao Paulo, the company utilizes advanced technology to facilitate interactions among industries, distributors, veterinarians, clinics, pet shops, farm shops, and farmers. By leveraging its digital business platform, 4vets aims to enhance the value provided to veterinarians and their suppliers, streamlining the supply chain and improving access to essential products within the veterinary sector.

Guiabolso

Seed Round in 2013
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

eÓtica

Series A in 2013
eÓtica is an online store that sells contact lenses, prescription glasses, sunglasses, frames, and accessories in Brazil. The online store features a variety of national and international brands as well as an innovative selection of products from several designers. eÓtica was launched in 2011 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Canal da Peça S.A.

Seed Round in 2013
Canal da Peça S.A. is a cloud-based platform which connects different stakeholders from the auto parts aftermarket by associating industry technical information with distribution chain inventories and enabling professionals and vehicle owners to access this information through multiple front-ends, as marketplaces, B2B and B2C e-commerce, and custom made webpages. The company's mission is to combine brands, retailers, and auto parts distributors and publish efficiently on online media platforms, helping people find parts and allowing companies large or small offer technical products to professionals. Canal da Peça S.A. was founded on 2012 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Juv Acessórios

Seed Round in 2013
Juv Acessórios is a Brazilian eCommerce platform and direct selling company focused on the fast-growing Brazilian jewelry and accessories space.

YContent

Seed Round in 2013
YContent is a video distribution platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on the Latin American market. Established in August 2012, the company specializes in finding and distributing high-quality video content to a network of partner sites. It assists premium content producers in reaching large audiences by developing effective distribution windows and monetization strategies across various platforms, including websites and social media. Through its services, YContent aims to enhance the visibility and profitability of video content in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Rock Content

Seed Round in 2013
Rock Content is a content marketing company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The company specializes in helping businesses develop and implement effective content marketing strategies aimed at generating growth opportunities and increasing revenue. By focusing on brand positioning, Rock Content enables its clients to create impactful marketing initiatives that deliver tangible results.

ZoeMob

Seed Round in 2012
ZoeMob provides a mobile family safety service based on tablets and smartphones designed for parents who wish to ensure their children and family members are protected and safe anytime, anywhere, and personal users looking for a reliable mobile device service for protect their personal data and privacy. ZoeMob was founded by Daniel Avizu and Helio Freitas. They are two experienced Internet software enginner and Internet business professional who met at AOL Latin America joint venture and later they have worked in other big technology and media companies for more than 10 years. ZoeMob main features: - Symbian, Android, IOS and Blackberry* compatibiliy - Full localization and tracking monitor - Driving safety features (alerts and actions) - Geo fence (alerts and actions) - Callback - Full Remote control - Direct Message broadcasting - Facebook integration - Device content monitoring - Security features (lock, wipe, alarm, panic buttom)