Globo Ventures

Alice is a Brazil-based technology-driven health insurance platform creating an end-to-end healthcare system grounded in data, proprietary primary care, and value-based agreements with providers. The company aims to deliver personalized, longitudinal care with improved outcomes and lower costs by integrating digital tools and analytics into a streamlined patient journey. Its services include remote scheduling, reminders, health-plan tracking, exam recommendations, and guidance on visits to specialists, enabling providers to deliver tailored care with easier access across national coverage. By coordinating care through technology and data, Alice seeks to offer a seamless, high-quality healthcare experience while expanding access and reducing friction for patients throughout Brazil.

Familhão is a media-tech engagement platform that connects Brazilian families with major brands through technology, media, and real rewards.

Franq is a Brazilian fintech that aggregates 50 financial institutions to distribute over 100 financial products and services through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. It operates as a multi-sided marketplace that enables banking professionals to offer a wide range of products to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises, serving as a free, one-stop shop. The platform emphasizes the independence and autonomy of the independent professionals and provides clients with access to products from banks, fintechs and insurers so they can choose the options that best fit their needs.

Cayena is a B2B marketplace facilitating the $200b+ wholesale food industry in Latin America. It connects restaurants, grocery stores, and other food outlets with multiple suppliers for next-day delivery and additional services. Suppliers benefit from increased high-quality demand without credit risk.

SolarPulse is pioneering the transformation of the solar energy sector with its state-of-the-art AI-powered platform, focused on predictive maintenance and optimization of solar PV plants. Established in 2023, SolarPulse brings together cutting-edge analytics and IoT technologies to deliver real-time insights that significantly boost the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. The company’s flagship products, HelioCloud and HelioHealth, offer real-time analytics software and IoT sensors that provide panel-level diagnostics. These innovations empower solar operators to identify and address potential issues before they become costly, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing overall system performance. SolarPulse's solutions are built on a deep understanding of both solar technology and AI, enabling it to offer precise diagnostics and actionable recommendations that drive significant performance improvements. By integrating its technology with existing SCADA and CMS platforms, SolarPulse helps solar companies transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, ensuring that their assets are optimized for long-term operation. The platform also includes climate risk assessment tools that forecast long-term solar irradiance and wind speed, further helping investors and developers make informed decisions.

Ume is a consumer finance platform designed to simplify access to credit, particularly for low-income individuals who lack traditional banking resources. By offering purchase credit through retailers' points of sale, Ume eliminates hidden fees, unclear terms, and high interest rates, fostering a more inclusive financial environment. The platform aims to empower consumers to achieve their personal financial goals while enabling retailers to offer a risk-free credit alternative. Through its competitive pricing and commitment to transparency, Ume seeks to democratize credit access and create an economic landscape that benefits both consumers and retailers.

Gabriel Tecnologia Ltda, established in 2019 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, specializes in providing video surveillance services by integrating high-definition cameras with nano computers. The company focuses on delivering military-grade encryption and enterprise-quality service, ensuring a secure experience for residential buildings and medium-sized businesses. Gabriel offers a unique model that eliminates installation costs, hardware purchases, and maintenance hassles, while providing 24/7 monitoring of properties and neighborhoods. Their technology incorporates machine learning algorithms to recognize suspicious patterns, enhancing safety and security. Additionally, the firm provides an accessible application for users, alongside perpetual video cloud storage, making it a comprehensive solution for public and private security needs in Brazil and beyond.

Proz is an education company transforming lives by combining learning and work to enhance employability.

Luzia develops AI technology for transcribing audio communications on WhatsApp. Its platform includes a chatbot accessible via WhatsApp, offering features such as answering questions, generating text, translating languages, and writing creative material to facilitate various tasks.

Nomad is a fintech company that offers financial services primarily aimed at non-residents in the United States. Its platform enables users to open current accounts, transfer money, and pay bills easily. Additionally, Nomad provides a virtual card for online shopping, allowing Brazilian residents to access these financial services without incurring fees. This innovative approach facilitates hassle-free banking and financial management for individuals who may otherwise face challenges in accessing traditional financial services.

Cayena is a B2B marketplace facilitating the $200b+ wholesale food industry in Latin America. It connects restaurants, grocery stores, and other food outlets with multiple suppliers for next-day delivery and additional services. Suppliers benefit from increased high-quality demand without credit risk.

Arado is a platform designed for small-to-medium-sized farming businesses. It offers supply chain management and business solutions tailored to agricultural enterprises.

Alive is a live commerce platform for your brand, allowing you to perform Lives at the touch of a button any time and any place, generating content, entertaining your customers, and enabling them to have the experience they want.

QuintoAndar is a Brazilian digital platform that facilitates long-term residential rentals. It connects landlords with renters, streamlining the process through its marketplace which offers rental listings, visit scheduling, and paperless transactions. The platform also provides rental insurance and handles recurring payments without requiring guarantors.

Franq is a Brazilian fintech that aggregates 50 financial institutions to distribute over 100 financial products and services through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. It operates as a multi-sided marketplace that enables banking professionals to offer a wide range of products to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises, serving as a free, one-stop shop. The platform emphasizes the independence and autonomy of the independent professionals and provides clients with access to products from banks, fintechs and insurers so they can choose the options that best fit their needs.

PetLove is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a diverse array of pet products and supplies. Originally established as PetSuperMarket in 1999, the company rebranded to PetLove after 12 years to strengthen its focus on fostering relationships between pet owners and their pets. The online store features over 10,000 items, including pet food, veterinary health products, and accessories for various animals such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. Customers benefit from a loyalty program that offers discounts from their first purchase, enhancing the shopping experience. PetLove aims to ensure convenience by delivering products directly to customers' doorsteps.

Zippi Soluções de Crédito Ltda is a digital platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in providing financial services for gig workers, particularly drivers for ride-sharing applications such as Uber, 99, and Cabify. The platform offers personal loans tailored to the needs of self-employed individuals, allowing them to manage their finances more effectively. By providing weekly invoices and facilitating payments through a user-friendly application, Zippi aims to support its clients in focusing on their business growth without incurring annual fees. This approach positions Zippi as a valuable resource for the growing gig economy in Latin America.

Nomad is a fintech company that offers financial services primarily aimed at non-residents in the United States. Its platform enables users to open current accounts, transfer money, and pay bills easily. Additionally, Nomad provides a virtual card for online shopping, allowing Brazilian residents to access these financial services without incurring fees. This innovative approach facilitates hassle-free banking and financial management for individuals who may otherwise face challenges in accessing traditional financial services.

Galena specializes in providing a centralized platform for professional development, targeting HR professionals in medium to large companies. Their platform offers access to external courses tailored to individual employee needs, simplifying operational processes and enhancing strategic engagement through data intelligence.

Arena offers a platform that transforms existing content streams into engaging experiences across digital properties. Powered by AI technology, it aggregates, curates, and distributes real-time content for various industries like sports, news, and finance. This drives user engagement, increases registration rates up to sevenfold, and improves conversion rates.

Rei do Pitaco is a Brazilian daily fantasy sports mobile app that enables users to create fantasy football teams, join leagues, and compete for real cash prizes based on player performance in major football leagues. The service emphasizes fan engagement through round-based contests and rewards, allowing users to play individually or with friends.

Alice is a Brazil-based technology-driven health insurance platform creating an end-to-end healthcare system grounded in data, proprietary primary care, and value-based agreements with providers. The company aims to deliver personalized, longitudinal care with improved outcomes and lower costs by integrating digital tools and analytics into a streamlined patient journey. Its services include remote scheduling, reminders, health-plan tracking, exam recommendations, and guidance on visits to specialists, enabling providers to deliver tailored care with easier access across national coverage. By coordinating care through technology and data, Alice seeks to offer a seamless, high-quality healthcare experience while expanding access and reducing friction for patients throughout Brazil.

Olist is a Brazilian e-commerce platform that enables small and medium-sized sellers to reach online marketplaces and customers. Based in Curitiba, it connects merchants with major online retailers and provides an integrated suite of offerings across commerce, logistics, and capital, including tools to sell on marketplaces, social-commerce storefronts, a cloud-based logistics network, and financing or payment options. The company began by linking merchants to marketplaces and has evolved into a comprehensive end-to-end solution designed to help SMBs navigate a fragmented digital ecosystem and expand their reach to international marketplaces.

Gabriel Tecnologia Ltda, established in 2019 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, specializes in providing video surveillance services by integrating high-definition cameras with nano computers. The company focuses on delivering military-grade encryption and enterprise-quality service, ensuring a secure experience for residential buildings and medium-sized businesses. Gabriel offers a unique model that eliminates installation costs, hardware purchases, and maintenance hassles, while providing 24/7 monitoring of properties and neighborhoods. Their technology incorporates machine learning algorithms to recognize suspicious patterns, enhancing safety and security. Additionally, the firm provides an accessible application for users, alongside perpetual video cloud storage, making it a comprehensive solution for public and private security needs in Brazil and beyond.

Merama is an e-commerce platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company partners with brands to enhance their growth by providing exceptional human resources and non-dilutive capital. Merama aims to establish itself as the leading online group of brands in Latin America, focusing on leveraging its resources to support and accelerate the development of its partner brands.

Liv Up is a Brazilian direct-to-consumer food brand and online grocery store that specializes in providing natural, flash-frozen meals. The company sources fresh ingredients directly from family farmers, ensuring high quality and organic options for its customers. By leveraging advanced technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Liv Up offers a range of convenient, ready-to-eat meals that are both healthy and flavorful. The company focuses on optimizing its processes to deliver these meals efficiently and affordably to consumers in major metropolitan areas across Brazil. Through its dedication to innovation and local partnerships, Liv Up aims to redefine the convenience food market while promoting natural eating habits.

Nomad is a fintech company that offers financial services primarily aimed at non-residents in the United States. Its platform enables users to open current accounts, transfer money, and pay bills easily. Additionally, Nomad provides a virtual card for online shopping, allowing Brazilian residents to access these financial services without incurring fees. This innovative approach facilitates hassle-free banking and financial management for individuals who may otherwise face challenges in accessing traditional financial services.

EmCasa is a real estate platform based in Brazil that aims to simplify the home buying and selling process through advanced technology and a strong emphasis on customer service. The platform offers virtual tours that allow users to explore properties in detail, including wall colors, room sizes, and unique features. By providing data-driven advisory services, EmCasa helps users save time and money while minimizing stress and inefficiencies associated with real estate transactions. The company's approach focuses on making the experience enjoyable and straightforward for clients.

Player1 is a Brazilian eSports platform offering competitions, events, a gamer arena, digital channels, and a content production center

Buser is a Brazilian technology company that operates a collaborative charter platform for low-cost bus travel. It connects passengers headed to the same destination, promoting sustainable mobility and affordable transportation options. The service is available via iOS and Android apps.

Idwall Technology LTDA is a Brazilian company founded in July 2016, headquartered in São Paulo. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for identity verification and document validation. The company's platform offers a range of customizable tools that automate the verification processes for businesses, helping them save time and resources while reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Key features of Idwall's technology include document validation, optical character recognition, facial recognition, background checks, and a mobile SDK. Its solutions are designed to enhance user authentication and facilitate real-time data verification by matching users’ identities with public records. Idwall serves a diverse clientele, including large banks, retail companies, and transportation firms, providing a comprehensive approach to identity management.

Sooper is a managed online B2B marketplace that facilitates connections between hardware and building materials retailers and suppliers. With a comprehensive portfolio of over 15,000 construction products, Sooper offers next-day delivery and financial solutions to enhance the purchasing process. The company aims to streamline B2B commerce within the fragmented and inefficient construction market in Brazil, valued at approximately USD 40 billion. By partnering with various brands, factories, and distributors, Sooper ensures retailers have access to quality products, ultimately improving the buying experience for customers.

Hashdex connects traditional finance with the digital asset world by offering secure, automated, and cost-effective investment products. It aims to make blockchain assets accessible to mainstream investors globally.

Winnin operates a virtual platform that uses AI to analyze cross-platform video behavioral data, transforming it into predictive insights. This enables businesses to track audience preferences, guide content strategies, and create more effective marketing campaigns.

Stone Pagamentos SA is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the payment experience for business owners in Brazil. The company provides a comprehensive platform that enables online shops to accept various payment methods, including debit and credit cards, as well as payment slips. Stone Pagamentos aims to improve the overall economy by fostering better relationships between business owners and the payment market, emphasizing the importance of tailored support beyond just providing payment machines. By offering tools designed to increase conversion rates and facilitating simple integration, Stone Pagamentos seeks to empower merchants and enhance their operational capabilities.