QED Investors

QED Investors, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with an additional office in New York City. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on disruptive financial services and fintech companies. QED invests in seed, early venture, and mid venture stages across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. The firm provides not only capital but also strategic support to its portfolio companies, emphasizing the role of information in their success and fostering a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Gbenga Ajayi

Partner

Shruti Batra

Principal

Tommy Blanchard

COO

Laura Bock

Partner

Matt Burton

Partner

Past deals in Brazil

Capim

Series A in 2025
Capim is a Brazilian fintech company specializing in "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) solutions tailored for the dental sector. The company offers a financial management platform that equips dental clinics with digital tools to streamline operations and enhance patient access to treatments. By providing point-of-sale BNPL options, Capim allows patients to finance their dental care without relying on traditional credit card payment methods. Additionally, the platform enables clinics to manage invoicing and treatment financing, thereby facilitating better patient retention and operational efficiency for dental professionals.

Mottu

Series C in 2023
Mottu is a motorcycle rental company that enables gig workers to participate in delivery and logistics apps by providing rental motorcycles and a platform that handles maintenance. The service does not require a guarantor to rent bikes and aims to empower individuals, particularly in Brazil, to earn a living delivering goods.

Loft

Venture Round in 2023
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Lastro

Seed Round in 2022
Lastro is building Lais, an autonomous AI worker for real estate agencies, starting in Brazil. Our AI agent initially automated lead engagement and qualification via WhatsApp, helping brokerages boost revenue and improve marketing ROI. In each brokerage, Lais acts as a personalized AI “team member” that engages with leads instantly, searches for properties and answers common inquiries. Brokerages that have Lais in their teams are growing quickly and reporting up to 60% increases in lead conversion rates.

Kamino

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kamino is a comprehensive financial management platform tailored for medium-sized businesses in Brazil. It offers embedded B2B payments, real-time data access, and a rigorous approval system for secure payment processing. By automating accounts payable and reconciliation, Kamino has significantly saved businesses time and improved operational efficiency.

Hash

Series C in 2021
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.

Cora

Series B in 2021
Cora is an online payments company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates as a digital bank, currently in closed beta, with plans to launch its first product—a free mobile account tailored for SMEs. Cora aims to offer a range of financial services including payments, credit-related products, and financial management tools designed to simplify and reduce the costs associated with daily financial tasks for entrepreneurs. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora's platform is intended to alleviate the bureaucratic burdens typically faced in managing day-to-day finances.

Capim

Seed Round in 2021
Capim is a Brazilian fintech company specializing in "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) solutions tailored for the dental sector. The company offers a financial management platform that equips dental clinics with digital tools to streamline operations and enhance patient access to treatments. By providing point-of-sale BNPL options, Capim allows patients to finance their dental care without relying on traditional credit card payment methods. Additionally, the platform enables clinics to manage invoicing and treatment financing, thereby facilitating better patient retention and operational efficiency for dental professionals.

Escale

Series C in 2021
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.

Warren Investimentos

Series C in 2021
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, specializing in providing tailored investment solutions for clients at various life stages. The company distinguishes itself as the first in Brazil to adopt a goal-based investment model, a strategy previously utilized primarily by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. Warren Investimentos emphasizes a client-centric approach that aligns its services with the specific objectives of each investor, effectively mitigating conflicts of interest that often arise in the market. Through its innovative wealth management platform, the firm enables clients to set investment goals, analyze results, and track performance, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing the overall investment experience.

Hash

Series B in 2021
Hash is a fintech company founded in 2017 by João Miranda, specializing in providing B2B financial, payments, and banking solutions. The company offers a customizable platform that enables businesses to integrate financial transaction services for their merchant partners and customers. By addressing key barriers to the provision of financial services, Hash's platform acts as a gateway for companies to access and tailor payment solutions to meet the specific financial needs of their markets. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, featuring on several prestigious lists, including the "100 Startups to Watch" and "Top Fintech Companies in Brazil." Hash is committed to enhancing the value proposition for its clients through its comprehensive and adaptable payment service offerings.

Cora

Series A in 2021
Cora is an online payments company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on serving self-employed individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company operates as a digital bank, currently in closed beta, with plans to launch its first product—a free mobile account tailored for SMEs. Cora aims to offer a range of financial services including payments, credit-related products, and financial management tools designed to simplify and reduce the costs associated with daily financial tasks for entrepreneurs. Founded by Igor Senra Magalhães and Leonardo Soares Barbosa Mendes, Cora's platform is intended to alleviate the bureaucratic burdens typically faced in managing day-to-day finances.

Loft

Series D in 2021
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Warren Investimentos

Series B in 2020
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, specializing in providing tailored investment solutions for clients at various life stages. The company distinguishes itself as the first in Brazil to adopt a goal-based investment model, a strategy previously utilized primarily by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. Warren Investimentos emphasizes a client-centric approach that aligns its services with the specific objectives of each investor, effectively mitigating conflicts of interest that often arise in the market. Through its innovative wealth management platform, the firm enables clients to set investment goals, analyze results, and track performance, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing the overall investment experience.

Loft

Series C in 2020
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Loft

Series B in 2019
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Escale

Series C in 2019
Escale is a digital marketing agency based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded by Matthew Kligerman and Ken Diamond in 2013. The company specializes in customer acquisition services, primarily serving enterprises in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors across Brazil. Escale's platform manages the entire marketing and sales funnel, from online demand generation to lead management, conversion, and customer onboarding. The company operates on a commission model, aligning its performance with that of its clients. By leveraging data and technology, Escale transforms web and cloud voice interactions into actionable data points, enhancing return on investment for its customers.

QuintoAndar

Series C in 2018
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.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2014 by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, aimed at transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and Open Banking solutions. With a user base of 6 million, Guiabolso offers an application that consolidates financial management, automates budgeting, and provides a curated marketplace for financial products. The platform enhances users' financial well-being by facilitating informed choices through unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. Additionally, Guiabolso stands out as the only company in Brazil with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution tailored for B2B clients, offering advanced analytics and personal financial management features. By leveraging open data access, Guiabolso seeks to improve the financial lives of consumers and provide valuable insights to its corporate partners.

Guiabolso

Series C in 2016
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2014 by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, aimed at transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and Open Banking solutions. With a user base of 6 million, Guiabolso offers an application that consolidates financial management, automates budgeting, and provides a curated marketplace for financial products. The platform enhances users' financial well-being by facilitating informed choices through unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. Additionally, Guiabolso stands out as the only company in Brazil with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution tailored for B2B clients, offering advanced analytics and personal financial management features. By leveraging open data access, Guiabolso seeks to improve the financial lives of consumers and provide valuable insights to its corporate partners.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2015
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2014 by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, aimed at transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and Open Banking solutions. With a user base of 6 million, Guiabolso offers an application that consolidates financial management, automates budgeting, and provides a curated marketplace for financial products. The platform enhances users' financial well-being by facilitating informed choices through unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. Additionally, Guiabolso stands out as the only company in Brazil with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution tailored for B2B clients, offering advanced analytics and personal financial management features. By leveraging open data access, Guiabolso seeks to improve the financial lives of consumers and provide valuable insights to its corporate partners.

Red Ventures

Venture Round in 2010
Red Ventures is a digital media company founded in 2000 that operates a diverse portfolio of influential brands and digital platforms. With a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, the company focuses on connecting consumers with expert advice across various sectors, including financial services, health, travel, and more. Red Ventures utilizes premium content and personalized digital experiences to facilitate informed decision-making for individuals regarding important aspects of their lives. It also offers online marketing, lead generation, and sales conversion services, enhancing the effectiveness of its strategic partnerships. Key brands under its umbrella include Healthline, The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com, which collectively provide valuable resources to millions of users.
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