Pitanga Fund

The Pitanga Fund, established in 2014 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies with high growth potential, particularly in the deep tech sector. The fund seeks to support innovative entrepreneurs by providing capital and strategic assistance to help them develop and implement new technologies and business models. Pitanga aims to invest in companies that address large markets and can quickly capture significant market share through a competitive advantage derived from their innovations. While the firm has no restrictions regarding sectors or geographies, it favors investments in Brazilian companies or those with a substantial presence in Brazil. Over the next four years, Pitanga plans to selectively invest in a limited number of startups, chosen through a rigorous evaluation process.

Gabriel Perez

Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Nintx

Series A in 2024
Nintx is focused on developing novel therapies derived from medicinal plants, aiming to translate complex biological interactions into effective treatments. The company specializes in therapies that target both biological pathways and the gut microbiome, offering plant-based natural products that serve as a platform for modulating human biological targets. This approach is designed to provide affordable therapies for multifactorial diseases, advancing solutions through to the end of preclinical studies. By integrating insights from the gut microbiome, Nintx seeks to address various health challenges with innovative, evidence-based therapies.

Nintx

Seed Round in 2022
Nintx is focused on developing novel therapies derived from medicinal plants, aiming to translate complex biological interactions into effective treatments. The company specializes in therapies that target both biological pathways and the gut microbiome, offering plant-based natural products that serve as a platform for modulating human biological targets. This approach is designed to provide affordable therapies for multifactorial diseases, advancing solutions through to the end of preclinical studies. By integrating insights from the gut microbiome, Nintx seeks to address various health challenges with innovative, evidence-based therapies.

Satellogic

Series C in 2019
Satellogic builds and operates a constellation of nano satellites designed for real-time Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery used by governments, businesses, and organizations for various applications, including agriculture, pipeline monitoring, critical infrastructure oversight, disaster response, and security operations. By combining its satellite technology with data science, Satellogic delivers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients around the world, with a notable presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company's innovative platform enables it to remap the entire planet, supporting informed decision-making across multiple sectors.

Satellogic

Series B in 2017
Satellogic builds and operates a constellation of nano satellites designed for real-time Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery used by governments, businesses, and organizations for various applications, including agriculture, pipeline monitoring, critical infrastructure oversight, disaster response, and security operations. By combining its satellite technology with data science, Satellogic delivers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients around the world, with a notable presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company's innovative platform enables it to remap the entire planet, supporting informed decision-making across multiple sectors.

Collokia

Seed Round in 2016
Collokia is a company that utilizes machine learning to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration in the workplace. Its platform operates within existing work environments to gather information and assess employee skills. By analyzing the collective experience of IT professionals, including software developers and system administrators, Collokia aims to reduce repeated mistakes and accelerate learning processes. The platform also facilitates connections among colleagues, allowing them to access relevant research, solutions, and sources of knowledge precisely when needed, thereby improving overall productivity and collaboration.

Satellogic

Series A in 2015
Satellogic builds and operates a constellation of nano satellites designed for real-time Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery used by governments, businesses, and organizations for various applications, including agriculture, pipeline monitoring, critical infrastructure oversight, disaster response, and security operations. By combining its satellite technology with data science, Satellogic delivers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions to clients around the world, with a notable presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company's innovative platform enables it to remap the entire planet, supporting informed decision-making across multiple sectors.

I.Systems

Seed Round in 2013
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.
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