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.

Fernando Reinach

Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Nintx

Series A in 2024
Nintx is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies derived from medicinal plants. It specializes in translating complex biological interactions into novel treatments that target various biological pathways, including modulation of the gut microbiome. By leveraging plant-based natural products, Nintx aims to provide affordable therapies for multifactorial diseases, addressing both human biological targets and the microbiome simultaneously. The company's approach emphasizes advancing therapies through the preclinical study phase, positioning it as a pioneer in integrating natural products into modern therapeutic solutions.

Nintx

Seed Round in 2022
Nintx is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies derived from medicinal plants. It specializes in translating complex biological interactions into novel treatments that target various biological pathways, including modulation of the gut microbiome. By leveraging plant-based natural products, Nintx aims to provide affordable therapies for multifactorial diseases, addressing both human biological targets and the microbiome simultaneously. The company's approach emphasizes advancing therapies through the preclinical study phase, positioning it as a pioneer in integrating natural products into modern therapeutic solutions.

Satellogic

Series C in 2019
Satellogic is a company that designs and operates a constellation of nano satellites for high-resolution Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, Satellogic provides real-time data streams that support decision-making across various sectors, including government, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The company's innovative platform allows for the frequent remapping of the planet, delivering detailed imagery for applications such as disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, border security, and illegal logging detection. With a global operational presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, Satellogic primarily generates its revenue from the Asia Pacific region, catering to both governmental and commercial clients.

Satellogic

Series B in 2017
Satellogic is a company that designs and operates a constellation of nano satellites for high-resolution Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, Satellogic provides real-time data streams that support decision-making across various sectors, including government, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The company's innovative platform allows for the frequent remapping of the planet, delivering detailed imagery for applications such as disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, border security, and illegal logging detection. With a global operational presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, Satellogic primarily generates its revenue from the Asia Pacific region, catering to both governmental and commercial clients.

Collokia

Seed Round in 2016
Collokia is a developer of a machine learning-based collaboration platform aimed at enhancing productivity and knowledge-sharing in the workplace. The company's AI-driven platform focuses on collective learning by analyzing the experiences of various IT professionals, including software developers and system administrators. By mapping employee skills and facilitating connections among colleagues, Collokia helps organizations eliminate repeated mistakes, accelerate learning, and leverage untapped expertise. Its plugins seamlessly integrate into existing work environments, ensuring that users can access relevant knowledge, resources, and support precisely when needed.

Satellogic

Series A in 2015
Satellogic is a company that designs and operates a constellation of nano satellites for high-resolution Earth observation. Founded in 2010 and based in Palo Alto, California, Satellogic provides real-time data streams that support decision-making across various sectors, including government, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The company's innovative platform allows for the frequent remapping of the planet, delivering detailed imagery for applications such as disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, border security, and illegal logging detection. With a global operational presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, Satellogic primarily generates its revenue from the Asia Pacific region, catering to both governmental and commercial clients.

I.Systems

Seed Round in 2013
I.Systems is a Brazilian company based in Campinas, founded in 2007 by three former University of Campinas students. The company specializes in industrial Advanced Process Control (APC) and performance optimization, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance production efficiency. Its flagship product, Leaf, was launched in 2011 and has since been implemented across more than 100 machines in various industrial sectors, including agriculture, consumer goods, chemicals, mining, and pulp and paper. In 2018, I.Systems introduced Smart Flow, a software solution designed to control manufacturing lines and optimize overall equipment efficiency. The company's innovative approach allows industries to stabilize processes, anticipate operational disturbances, and maximize productivity while minimizing costs. With a commitment to becoming a global leader in industrial automation, I.Systems continues to expand its international presence and impact.
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