monashees

Monashees is a Brazilian venture capital firm established in 2005 and based in São Paulo. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in innovative companies across various sectors, particularly technology, transport, and industrial markets. Monashees seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who are dedicated to developing solutions that enhance lives and transform industries through technology. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as ContaAzul, Jusbrasil, Loggi, MadeiraMadeira, Enjoei, Petlove, Rappi, and Hi Technologies. By actively supporting these businesses, Monashees aims to foster market disruption and create lasting value in the global landscape.

Eric Acher

Co-Founder & Managing General Partner

Caio Vinicius Mayoli Bolognesi

Partner

Carlo Dapuzzo

Partner

Guilherme Decourt

Investment Partner

Mariane Francisco

Executive Assistant

Fabio Igel

Partner

Marcelo Lima

Partner

Past deals in Brazil

Sami

Convertible Note in 2021
Sami is a Brazil-based health plan startup that provides a technology-based solution intended to be used in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on making health care simpler, more efficient, and friendlier by using simplified solutions, thus, providing patients with reduced costs for their medical care needs. Their mission is to transform Brazilian health into something simple, easy, reliable, and accessible, which helps each person to be their best version. Founded by Vitor Asseituno and Guilherme Berardo in 2018 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Fazenda Futuro

Series C in 2021
Fazenda Futuro is a Brazilian food tech company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing and selling plant-based meat products. Its offerings include the Futuro Burger, made from a blend of pea, soy, and chickpea, as well as ground meat and vegetable meatballs. The company has established a significant market presence, with its products available in approximately 2,000 retail locations across Brazil, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions, as well as in major cities like Brasília and Salvador.

Yuca

Series A in 2021
Yuca is a Brazilian rental services startup.

Buser

Series C in 2021
Buser Brasil Tecnologia LTDA is a Brazilian company that operates an application designed for booking bus trips. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, the platform offers a collaborative charter service that connects travelers heading to the same destination, thereby enabling low-cost bus travel. Buser's technology promotes sustainable mobility in Brazil, providing an alternative for safe, quality, and affordable transportation. The application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, catering to a growing demand for efficient travel solutions within the country.

Loft

Series D in 2021
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Loggi

Series F in 2021
Loggi is connecting Brazil, using technology to reinvent logistics with a fast, cost-efficient and reliable network across e-commerce, wholesale food delivery and courier services. Loggi is unlocking the growth of the on-demand economy, supporting new commerce for Brazil’s large, young, urban population. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

MadeiraMadeira

Series E in 2021
MadeiraMadeira is the largest online store for home products in Brazil. They offer over 300,000 products so you can build, furnish, renovate and decorate your home using only your smartphone or computer. They are a reference in technology solutions so you can renovate the whole house online without worry. They have a team ready and passionate to make your shopping experience more and more complete, from the moment you choose the product until delivery at your address.

Facio

Seed Round in 2020
Facio is a digital platform that facilitates the process of contracting loans for the working class. It acts as a Banking correspondent that follows the guidelines of Resolution No. 3,954 of February 24, 2011 from the Central Bank of Brazil. It provides 15% increase in productivity in businesses, turnover decrease of up to 36%, and doesn't not charge anything from the company. It is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Coffee

Series A in 2020
The Coffee operates and franchises coffee shops in Balneário Camboriú, Belo Horizonte, Blumenau, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, and São Paulo. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Fazenda Futuro

Series B in 2020
Fazenda Futuro is a Brazilian food tech company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing and selling plant-based meat products. Its offerings include the Futuro Burger, made from a blend of pea, soy, and chickpea, as well as ground meat and vegetable meatballs. The company has established a significant market presence, with its products available in approximately 2,000 retail locations across Brazil, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions, as well as in major cities like Brasília and Salvador.

Sami

Series A in 2020
Sami is a Brazil-based health plan startup that provides a technology-based solution intended to be used in the healthcare sector. The company focuses on making health care simpler, more efficient, and friendlier by using simplified solutions, thus, providing patients with reduced costs for their medical care needs. Their mission is to transform Brazilian health into something simple, easy, reliable, and accessible, which helps each person to be their best version. Founded by Vitor Asseituno and Guilherme Berardo in 2018 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Facio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Facio is a digital platform that facilitates the process of contracting loans for the working class. It acts as a Banking correspondent that follows the guidelines of Resolution No. 3,954 of February 24, 2011 from the Central Bank of Brazil. It provides 15% increase in productivity in businesses, turnover decrease of up to 36%, and doesn't not charge anything from the company. It is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Yuca

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Yuca is a Brazilian rental services startup.

Loft

Series C in 2020
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

The Coffee

Seed Round in 2019
The Coffee operates and franchises coffee shops in Balneário Camboriú, Belo Horizonte, Blumenau, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, and São Paulo. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Fazenda Futuro

Series A in 2019
Fazenda Futuro is a Brazilian food tech company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing and selling plant-based meat products. Its offerings include the Futuro Burger, made from a blend of pea, soy, and chickpea, as well as ground meat and vegetable meatballs. The company has established a significant market presence, with its products available in approximately 2,000 retail locations across Brazil, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions, as well as in major cities like Brasília and Salvador.

Loft

Series B in 2019
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Buser

Series A in 2018
Buser Brasil Tecnologia LTDA is a Brazilian company that operates an application designed for booking bus trips. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, the platform offers a collaborative charter service that connects travelers heading to the same destination, thereby enabling low-cost bus travel. Buser's technology promotes sustainable mobility in Brazil, providing an alternative for safe, quality, and affordable transportation. The application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, catering to a growing demand for efficient travel solutions within the country.

Mandaê

Series B in 2018
Mandaê Serviços de Consultoria em Logística LTDA provides air logistics services for packing and delivery. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Loft

Series A in 2018
Loft Holdings Ltd operates Loft, a digital platform designed to streamline the buying and selling of residential real estate in Brazil. Established in 2018 and headquartered in São Paulo, Loft serves as the country's first transactional marketplace for this sector. It enables users to sell their apartments, receive offers, exchange properties, and purchase from a curated selection of listings. The platform utilizes proprietary transaction data and a comprehensive digital workflow to modernize the homebuying experience, aligning it with contemporary e-commerce practices. Additionally, Loft collaborates with individuals, brokers, and publicly listed real estate investment trusts to facilitate transactions, while also integrating various related services to enhance customer experience.

Méliuz

Series B in 2017
MÉLIUZ S.A. operates a cashback program in Brazil. Its portal that offers free of charge, discount coupons from the online stores and returns part of the amount spent directly to the bank account. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

enjoei

Venture Round in 2017
Enjoei is an online marketplace for used products in Brazil. Its platform allows buyers and sellers to communicate directly and negotiate to get used products at an affordable price. Enjoei was founded in 2009 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

99

Series C in 2017
99 is a Brazilian company that operates a ride-hailing application designed to connect passengers with local taxi drivers. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, the company is headquartered in São Paulo and became a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology in December 2017. Through its platform, known as 99Taxis, users can easily locate and book taxis in their vicinity using their phones, thereby streamlining the process of securing transportation services. The application enhances the efficiency of the initial interaction between drivers and passengers, making transportation quick and convenient.

Clinica SiM

Series A in 2017
Clinica SiM is a healthcare provider based in Northeast Brazil that focuses on delivering quality medical and dental services at affordable rates. The clinic operates on a fee-for-service model, allowing patients to pay only for the specific services they use. With access to over 25 medical specialties, Clinica SiM aims to cater to low-income individuals by providing reliable diagnoses and a range of healthcare services. This approach not only addresses the needs of underserved populations but also promotes accessibility and affordability in healthcare.

Arquivei

Series A in 2016
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.

Méliuz

Series A in 2016
MÉLIUZ S.A. operates a cashback program in Brazil. Its portal that offers free of charge, discount coupons from the online stores and returns part of the amount spent directly to the bank account. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Jusbrasil

Series A in 2016
JusBrasil, founded in 2008 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, operates an online platform designed to connect users with attorneys while providing access to a comprehensive array of legal information. The platform facilitates interactions between individuals seeking legal assistance and legal professionals, enhancing access to legal resources. By aggregating a vast collection of legal data, JusBrasil serves as a valuable tool for users navigating legal matters, fostering a more informed and efficient connection between consumers and attorneys.

Mandaê

Series A in 2016
Mandaê Serviços de Consultoria em Logística LTDA provides air logistics services for packing and delivery. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mercos

Venture Round in 2015
Mercos, originally founded as Meus Pedidos in 2010 by Rafael Trapp, is a software company based in Joinville, Brazil. The company specializes in developing sales management software that serves as an ordering system for sales representatives and a sales force solution for distributors and industries. Its products aim to streamline sales processes and enhance efficiency in managing sales operations.

99

Series B in 2015
99 is a Brazilian company that operates a ride-hailing application designed to connect passengers with local taxi drivers. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, the company is headquartered in São Paulo and became a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology in December 2017. Through its platform, known as 99Taxis, users can easily locate and book taxis in their vicinity using their phones, thereby streamlining the process of securing transportation services. The application enhances the efficiency of the initial interaction between drivers and passengers, making transportation quick and convenient.

ContaAzul

Series C in 2015
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.

99

Series A in 2015
99 is a Brazilian company that operates a ride-hailing application designed to connect passengers with local taxi drivers. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, the company is headquartered in São Paulo and became a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology in December 2017. Through its platform, known as 99Taxis, users can easily locate and book taxis in their vicinity using their phones, thereby streamlining the process of securing transportation services. The application enhances the efficiency of the initial interaction between drivers and passengers, making transportation quick and convenient.

enjoei

Series A in 2014
Enjoei is an online marketplace for used products in Brazil. Its platform allows buyers and sellers to communicate directly and negotiate to get used products at an affordable price. Enjoei was founded in 2009 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Loggi

Series A in 2014
Loggi is connecting Brazil, using technology to reinvent logistics with a fast, cost-efficient and reliable network across e-commerce, wholesale food delivery and courier services. Loggi is unlocking the growth of the on-demand economy, supporting new commerce for Brazil’s large, young, urban population. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

ContaAzul

Series B in 2013
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.

MadeiraMadeira

Series B in 2013
MadeiraMadeira is the largest online store for home products in Brazil. They offer over 300,000 products so you can build, furnish, renovate and decorate your home using only your smartphone or computer. They are a reference in technology solutions so you can renovate the whole house online without worry. They have a team ready and passionate to make your shopping experience more and more complete, from the moment you choose the product until delivery at your address.

99

Seed Round in 2013
99 is a Brazilian company that operates a ride-hailing application designed to connect passengers with local taxi drivers. Founded in July 2012 by Ariel Lambrecht, Paulo Veras, and Renato Freitas, the company is headquartered in São Paulo and became a subsidiary of Didi Chuxing Technology in December 2017. Through its platform, known as 99Taxis, users can easily locate and book taxis in their vicinity using their phones, thereby streamlining the process of securing transportation services. The application enhances the efficiency of the initial interaction between drivers and passengers, making transportation quick and convenient.

Jusbrasil

Series A in 2013
JusBrasil, founded in 2008 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, operates an online platform designed to connect users with attorneys while providing access to a comprehensive array of legal information. The platform facilitates interactions between individuals seeking legal assistance and legal professionals, enhancing access to legal resources. By aggregating a vast collection of legal data, JusBrasil serves as a valuable tool for users navigating legal matters, fostering a more informed and efficient connection between consumers and attorneys.

ContaAzul

Series A in 2013
ContaAzul Software LTDA is a Brazilian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed for small businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, ContaAzul offers a user-friendly online solution that centralizes financial management, invoicing, inventory, and sales processes. The platform connects businesses to accounting services, banks, and electronic invoicing, simplifying various financial routines. Additionally, ContaAzul is dedicated to supporting small entrepreneurs by providing educational resources and instructional materials, ensuring they have the knowledge to succeed. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability.

VivaReal

Series B in 2012
VivaReal is an online real estate marketplace that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with properties in Brazil. It enables its users to sell, buy, rent, or invest in residential and commercial properties, vacation homes, beachfront properties, and investment properties. VivaReal lists approximately 5 million properties on its site and has over 15 million visits every month. The company was launched in 2009 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

MadeiraMadeira

Series A in 2012
MadeiraMadeira is the largest online store for home products in Brazil. They offer over 300,000 products so you can build, furnish, renovate and decorate your home using only your smartphone or computer. They are a reference in technology solutions so you can renovate the whole house online without worry. They have a team ready and passionate to make your shopping experience more and more complete, from the moment you choose the product until delivery at your address.

VivaReal

Series A in 2012
VivaReal is an online real estate marketplace that connects buyers, sellers, and renters with properties in Brazil. It enables its users to sell, buy, rent, or invest in residential and commercial properties, vacation homes, beachfront properties, and investment properties. VivaReal lists approximately 5 million properties on its site and has over 15 million visits every month. The company was launched in 2009 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Baby

Series A in 2011
Baby.com.br is a prominent e-commerce retailer specializing in baby products in Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of items, including toys, strollers, diapers, furniture, and clothing. Established as Brazil's leading baby products e-commerce company, it has received notable accolades, being named Startup of the Year in 2012 by Pequenas Empresas Grandes Negocios and recognized as one of the Top 10 Startups of 2011 by Forbes.com. The company has garnered investment from several notable venture capital firms, reflecting its strong position in the market and potential for growth.

Peixe Urbano

Series A in 2011
Peixeurbano is an online platform that enables users to find and book deals on restaurants, air tickets, beauty services, entertainment activities, and trade services according to their localities and preferences. The company was voted "Best International Startup of the Year" by the Crunchies Awards, the United States' top prize for Internet and technology startups. Peixeurbano was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil.