Initial Capital

Initial Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting startups in Israel and Brazil. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on companies where at least one co-founder has a coding background. It has a strong preference for B2B ventures, particularly in the small and medium-sized business sector, while also exploring opportunities in the consumer market. Initial Capital typically invests between $100,000 and $300,000 and is open to co-investing with institutional investors, micro-venture capitalists, and angel investors. The firm operates from its offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and São Paulo, Brazil, and it values startups that aim to reach international markets beyond the United States.

Daniel da Cunha

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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.

Newsfusion

Venture Round in 2015
Newsfusion melds algorithmic relevance with user engagement, creating vertical communities where the best content meets the most passionate audiences. Each of our apps delivers an immersive experience for one specific vertical. We offer products in dozens of verticals, used by millions around the globe. Visit www.newsfusion.com to check us out and find out which of our apps is for you.

Camera51

Venture Round in 2013
Camera51 is a smart camera application launched in 2013 and based in Herzliya. The application is designed to assist photographers in capturing professional-quality images by analyzing objects on the screen in real-time. It automatically identifies people, scenes, lines, and various objects, guiding users to achieve optimal photographic results. This intelligent technology enhances users' photography skills by directing them to the best possible shots based on the analysis of their surroundings.

Logovia

Venture Round in 2013
Logovia is an online crowdsourcing platform that connects businesses with graphic designers to fulfill their design needs. Founded in 2011 and based in Fortaleza, Brazil, Logovia offers a range of design products, including logos, banners, flyers, and website layouts. The platform facilitates collaboration between small companies and designers, allowing businesses to enhance their visual communication through innovative design solutions. In 2016, Logovia became a subsidiary of We do Logos, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the graphic design market.

Basico

Seed Round in 2013
Basico is an online-only premium basic apparel brand headquartered in Brazil. The company specializes in minimalist and elegant designs, focusing on high-quality, natural materials for its clothing. Basico's product lineup includes T-shirts, polos, tank tops, and underwear, all crafted to ensure superior comfort, durability, and fit for everyday wear. By emphasizing organic materials, Basico aims to provide customers with stylish yet functional garments at a fair price.

Ycontent

Seed Round in 2013
YContent is a video distribution platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in connecting premium video producers with extensive audiences across Latin America. Launched in August 2012, the company creates tailored distribution strategies and monetization opportunities for its partners, which include various sites and social networks. By leveraging its network, YContent recommends videos to publishers and websites, facilitating access to local Brazilian premium content. The platform provides media buyers with the ability to engage with video views through standard and interactive formats, enhancing the visibility and reach of video content.

Pitzi

Series A in 2012
Pitzi is a prominent insurtech company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in direct-to-consumer smartphone warranty services. The company transforms the insurance experience for Brazilian consumers by leveraging advanced customer experience design and an innovative supply chain. Pitzi partners with leading insurance firms to offer comprehensive smartphone insurance programs, currently protecting over one million users across the country. Its platform allows customers to easily access support for smartphone damages, ensuring efficient and effective assistance in unavoidable circumstances. Backed by notable venture capital firms, Pitzi is at the forefront of reshaping how individuals interact with insurance products in Brazil.

Parallel Universe

Seed Round in 2012
Parallel Universe Software Co. is a technology company based in Israel that specializes in developing spatial data-store solutions. The company offers SpaceBase, a server-side, in-memory, and distributed spatial data-store capable of handling both 2D and 3D spatial objects. This technology is particularly suited for applications such as massively multiplayer online games, military simulation, and location-based services. As a Y-Combinator startup, Parallel Universe focuses on helping developers maximize hardware efficiency through its innovative server-side stack, which simplifies concurrency programming and allows for straightforward multi-threaded coding. The company's middleware is designed to provide high-performance lightweight threads, facilitating the management of parallel databases and enhancing scalability for real-time spatial applications.

Wibbitz

Series A in 2012
Wibbitz, Inc. develops AI-powered video creation platform. The company’s platform creates videos from text content, images, and info-graphics. Additionally, it provides a video player and widget for web publishers. The company has strategic partnerships with Hearst, Viralnova, Clarinx, Times of Israel, and Time of India. Wibbitz, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; and London, United Kingdom.

Glambox

Seed Round in 2012
Glambox is the largest beauty subscription service in Latin America, based in Brazil. The company offers an online subscription service that delivers curated packages of beauty product samples to subscribers throughout the country. Glambox collaborates with over 200 national and international beauty brands, having shipped more than 2 million products to date. It boasts a substantial digital following, reflecting its strong presence in the Brazilian market. The company is recognized for its effective communication in digital channels and for its operational efficiency, managing the monthly dispatch of tens of thousands of subscription boxes while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. As of February 2018, Glambox operates as a subsidiary of B4A.

Pose

Series A in 2011
Pose operates as a web-based point-of-sale platform tailored for small businesses, particularly in the retail and food service sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Israel, Pose enables users to manage inventory, clients, receipts, and orders through a user-friendly interface accessible via PC, Mac, or iPad with an internet connection. The platform facilitates the creation of an online presence for businesses, allowing integration with social media platforms and providing real-time analytics. Pose also offers features such as customizable customer loyalty programs, email and text message receipts, and tools for marketing and customer engagement. By simplifying the checkout process, Pose aims to enhance customer relationships and support the growth of small businesses.

Wibbitz

Seed Round in 2011
Wibbitz, Inc. develops AI-powered video creation platform. The company’s platform creates videos from text content, images, and info-graphics. Additionally, it provides a video player and widget for web publishers. The company has strategic partnerships with Hearst, Viralnova, Clarinx, Times of Israel, and Time of India. Wibbitz, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; and London, United Kingdom.

Evoz

Seed Round in 2011
Evoz is an app that enables parents to monitor their babies by using their iOS devices from anywhere in the world while providing a parenting toolbox. It is a WiFi enabled baby monitor for a connected home via mobile devices. It uses an end-to-end encryption and locks down unnecessary program to keep family's privacy secure. Evoz was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Altos, California.

Soluto

Series B in 2011
Soluto is a comprehensive support and digital protection service based in Tel Aviv, launched in 2008. The service allows users to connect with expert technicians for assistance with their devices. It combines a mobile application, web portal, proactive communications, and remote device management into a single platform. Soluto enhances user experience by providing proactive notifications regarding potential issues, allowing users to address them from any device, including PCs, laptops, or smartphones. The service also offers offline cloud-based capabilities, enabling problem resolution even when devices are powered down. Additionally, Soluto provides insights and reports related to asset management and device activity, aiming to streamline support and improve user satisfaction.
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