SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Eric Chen

Managing Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Vishal Gupta

Director

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Partner and Head of India

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Greg Moon

Managing Partner, Asia

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Director

Vikas Parekh

Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Kirthiga Reddy

Executive Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Ram Trichur

Partner

Bryant Wang

Investor

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Brazil

Kushki

Series B in 2022
Kushki is a payment platform specifically designed for the Latin American market, enabling seamless integration and local pricing strategies. Founded in New York City in 2016 by entrepreneurs Aron Schwarzkopf and Sebastian Castro, Kushki connects various payment methods across the region, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and cash networks, utilizing over 300,000 physical payment points. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for e-commerce, mobile commerce, and physical retail, featuring services such as a payment box, recurring payments, smart links, and tokenization. By standardizing the fragmented payment landscape, Kushki enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and provides businesses with greater control and transparency in managing their digital payment processes. The company operates in multiple countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the USA, and Canada.

Solfácil

Series C in 2022
Solfácil purpose is to allow all people to invest in solar. We are the first solar investment platform in Brazil. We are a fintech with a innovative loan that allows consumers to switch their monthly cost with electricity into a great investment in a solar system. Consumers benefit from zero downpayment, up to 30% immediate savings, 20+ years of free electricity and ability to produce and consume clean energy.

Gupy

Series B in 2022
Gupy is a recruitment and selection platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the hiring process. By integrating innovative technologies such as people analytics and machine learning, Gupy provides companies with a powerful tool for making informed decisions about talent acquisition. The platform facilitates the entire recruitment management process, allowing businesses of various sizes to identify and attract the best candidates based on their specific needs and the compatibility of candidates' profiles. Gupy's focus on usability and automation enables organizations to improve their recruitment outcomes efficiently.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2022
Contabilizei Contabilidade Ltda, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, provides an online accounting service tailored for small and micro enterprises. By offering a proprietary web and mobile-enabled platform, the company replaces traditional manual accounting practices with automated solutions, facilitating tax reporting and overall financial management. Contabilizei aims to enhance the efficiency of accounting processes for its clients, positively impacting the operations of thousands of small businesses through cost-effective and intelligent services.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Alice

Series C in 2021
Alice is a technology healthcare company reinventing the health insurance industry in Brazil. Alice offers B2C health insurance combined with proprietary primary care, delivered digitally and in-person. Primary care teams, namely Health Squads, look after members and coordinate their care within a network of high-quality providers, rewarded by a strongly aligned incentive model. Primary care and providers are fully and seamlessly integrated through Alice digital health platform, creating a virtual verticalized health system that delivers better health outcomes at lower costs.

Olist

Series E in 2021
Olist is an online e-commerce platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that facilitates connections between sellers and major Brazilian marketplaces. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform for shopkeepers of various sizes and sectors to register and sell their products through prominent retailers. Olist aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs by enabling them to advertise and sell their products without complications, thereby enhancing their reach to international marketplaces. The company emphasizes a sustainable and fair business model, focusing on delivering excellent services to both merchants and consumers.

Merama

Series B in 2021
Merama is an e-commerce platform and private equity firm based in Mexico City, Mexico, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on partnering with brands to accelerate their growth through exceptional human resources and non-dilutive capital. Merama's mission is to become the largest online group of brands in Latin America, facilitating the expansion of its partners in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

isaac

Series B in 2021
Isaac is an all-in-one technology platform designed for schools’ success. We transform school management in something so simple that every school can thrive, by bringing together payment services coupled with meaningful, integrated software and services to meet each school’s needs and help them operate more efficiently.

Merama

Series B in 2021
Merama is an e-commerce platform and private equity firm based in Mexico City, Mexico, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on partnering with brands to accelerate their growth through exceptional human resources and non-dilutive capital. Merama's mission is to become the largest online group of brands in Latin America, facilitating the expansion of its partners in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

PetLove

Series C in 2021
PetLove is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a diverse selection of pet products and supplies. Founded in 1999 as PetSuperMarket, the company transitioned to the PetLove brand after 12 years to emphasize its dedication to enhancing the bond between pets and their owners. The platform offers over 10,000 items, including food, veterinary health products, and various accessories for pets such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and rodents. PetLove also features a loyalty program that automatically enrolls customers upon their first purchase, allowing them to enjoy discounts on their orders. The company focuses on delivering a convenient shopping experience, ensuring that customers can easily access essential pet products delivered right to their doorstep.

Cobli

Series B in 2021
Cobli is a prominent IoT technology company focused on connected vehicles and logistics in Latin America. Established in 2017, the company offers a fleet management platform that integrates vehicles with the internet using plug-and-play hardware. This technology enables fleet managers to access critical vehicle data for improved routing and dispatch, enhanced client delivery communication, and automatic crash detection. Cobli serves over 1,000 clients across various sectors, including vehicle rental, emergency services, and equipment installation. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having won the Harvard Business School New Venture Competition, and being named one of LinkedIn's top ten startups in Brazil. Cobli's platform also emphasizes safety and efficiency by analyzing data from solar-powered trackers to identify driver behaviors and address challenges related to dynamic routing and fraud monitoring.

Rappi

Series F in 2021
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Gympass

Series E in 2021
Gympass is a global platform that assists companies in promoting physical activity among their workforce by providing access to a wide range of fitness facilities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates in 14 countries and collaborates with over 50,000 gyms and studios. Gympass offers various membership options and tailored programming, including live-stream classes and wellness apps, which aim to engage employees, enhance individual performance, and support corporate wellness initiatives. With more than 2,000 clients, Gympass is dedicated to encouraging lasting behavioral changes in inactive employees, ultimately driving improved employee engagement and overall business success.

Buser

Series C in 2021
Buser Brasil Tecnologia LTDA operates a mobile application that facilitates bus travel in Brazil by connecting users who share similar destinations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, Buser offers a collaborative charter platform, allowing travelers to book low-cost trips by joining others to charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus companies. This innovative approach promotes sustainable mobility and aims to provide safe, quality, and affordable transportation options for users. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers seeking economical travel solutions.

Hashdex

Series A in 2021
Hashdex is an investment platform that connects traditional financial markets to the emerging world of digital assets. It aims to unlock the potential of blockchain technology for mainstream investors by offering secure, transparent, and cost-effective investment products. The platform is designed to provide access to a variety of blockchain assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With features such as minimal management fees and the ability for daily subscriptions and redemptions, Hashdex facilitates convenient exposure to the digital asset space, merging the expertise of finance with innovative technology.

Hashdex

Series A in 2021
Hashdex is an investment platform that connects traditional financial markets to the emerging world of digital assets. It aims to unlock the potential of blockchain technology for mainstream investors by offering secure, transparent, and cost-effective investment products. The platform is designed to provide access to a variety of blockchain assets while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With features such as minimal management fees and the ability for daily subscriptions and redemptions, Hashdex facilitates convenient exposure to the digital asset space, merging the expertise of finance with innovative technology.

Afya

Post in 2021
Afya is a medical education group based in Brazil that focuses on comprehensive professional development for healthcare professionals. The company offers a diverse range of educational programs, including undergraduate courses in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and other fields, alongside specialization and graduate programs in medical education. Additionally, Afya provides digital services that encompass content and technology tailored for medical education, including clinical decision-making software and practice management tools, such as electronic medical records and telemedicine solutions. By leveraging technology, Afya aims to enhance the educational experience and support the entire professional journey of doctors and other healthcare practitioners.

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.

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.

Descomplica

Series E in 2021
Descomplica, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an online education platform founded in 2011 that aims to provide affordable and quality education. The platform offers a variety of resources for students, including pre-recorded and live classes, as well as online monitoring, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica focuses on helping students prepare for college entrance exams, allowing them to learn at their own pace and access essential course materials. The company is committed to making education more accessible and effective for its users.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2021
Contabilizei Contabilidade Ltda, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, provides an online accounting service tailored for small and micro enterprises. By offering a proprietary web and mobile-enabled platform, the company replaces traditional manual accounting practices with automated solutions, facilitating tax reporting and overall financial management. Contabilizei aims to enhance the efficiency of accounting processes for its clients, positively impacting the operations of thousands of small businesses through cost-effective and intelligent services.

MadeiraMadeira

Series E in 2021
MadeiraMadeira Comércio Eletrônico S/A is an online retailer based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in a wide array of household products. Founded in 2008, the company provides an extensive marketplace featuring over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through digital platforms. The product offerings include furniture, floor coverings, lighting, kitchen and home appliances, as well as garden and leisure items. MadeiraMadeira aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for home decoration and improvement, enabling consumers to access a diverse range of products from a single online location.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Rappi

Series F in 2020
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Cortex

Series B in 2020
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. develops and operates insights platform for sales and marketing. The company’s big data platform combines user’s internal data with external information, such as pricing, market statistics, economic indices, Social media, news articles, governmental public sources, and others. Its platform is used by various companies in the areas of market, business, sales, retail, and trade intelligence, as well as data driven communications. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Olist

Series C in 2019
Olist is an online e-commerce platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that facilitates connections between sellers and major Brazilian marketplaces. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform for shopkeepers of various sizes and sectors to register and sell their products through prominent retailers. Olist aims to streamline the selling process for entrepreneurs by enabling them to advertise and sell their products without complications, thereby enhancing their reach to international marketplaces. The company emphasizes a sustainable and fair business model, focusing on delivering excellent services to both merchants and consumers.

Buser

Series B in 2019
Buser Brasil Tecnologia LTDA operates a mobile application that facilitates bus travel in Brazil by connecting users who share similar destinations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in São Paulo, Buser offers a collaborative charter platform, allowing travelers to book low-cost trips by joining others to charter a bus instead of purchasing individual tickets from traditional bus companies. This innovative approach promotes sustainable mobility and aims to provide safe, quality, and affordable transportation options for users. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers seeking economical travel solutions.

MadeiraMadeira

Series D in 2019
MadeiraMadeira Comércio Eletrônico S/A is an online retailer based in Curitiba, Brazil, specializing in a wide array of household products. Founded in 2008, the company provides an extensive marketplace featuring over 300,000 items, allowing customers to build, furnish, renovate, and decorate their homes conveniently through digital platforms. The product offerings include furniture, floor coverings, lighting, kitchen and home appliances, as well as garden and leisure items. MadeiraMadeira aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for home decoration and improvement, enabling consumers to access a diverse range of products from a single online location.

QuintoAndar

Series D in 2019
QuintoAndar Serviços Imobiliários Ltda. is a Brazilian company that offers online services for property rental and sales, aiming to simplify the process for both landlords and renters. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company has expanded its presence with offices in multiple cities across Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia, among others. QuintoAndar leverages advanced practices and tools to enhance the rental experience, focusing on providing a streamlined and user-friendly platform. The company is known for its informal work environment and horizontal hierarchy, emphasizing autonomy and efficiency in decision-making. Through its innovative approach, QuintoAndar seeks to positively impact the lives of its customers by making real estate transactions more accessible and efficient.

Volanty

Series B in 2019
Volanty is a digital marketplace based in Rio de Janeiro that specializes in pre-owned cars in Brazil. Founded in 2017, the platform streamlines the sales process for sellers by managing everything from car inspections and photography to negotiations with potential buyers, thereby reducing bureaucratic hurdles. For buyers, Volanty enhances the experience of purchasing used cars by ensuring safety, convenience, and transparency, as it only features high-quality vehicles with comprehensive information about each car and its seller. By leveraging technology, Volanty connects sellers and buyers directly, eliminating the need for intermediaries like dealerships, which helps maximize the selling value of cars. The company's mission is to revolutionize the experience of buying and selling vehicles in the used car market.

Banco Inter

Post in 2019
Banco Inter provides digital banking services in Brazil. It offers checking, personal, corporate, and microenterprise accounts; loans and credit cards; and investment and insurance services. Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza and Marcos Alberto Cabaleiro Fernandez founded Banco Inter in 1994. It has its headquarters in Belo Horizonte in Brazil.

Creditas

Series D in 2019
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Gympass

Series D in 2019
Gympass is a global platform that assists companies in promoting physical activity among their workforce by providing access to a wide range of fitness facilities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates in 14 countries and collaborates with over 50,000 gyms and studios. Gympass offers various membership options and tailored programming, including live-stream classes and wellness apps, which aim to engage employees, enhance individual performance, and support corporate wellness initiatives. With more than 2,000 clients, Gympass is dedicated to encouraging lasting behavioral changes in inactive employees, ultimately driving improved employee engagement and overall business success.

Loggi

Series E in 2019
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.

Loggi

Series E in 2019
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.

Rappi

Series E in 2019
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Loggi

Series D in 2018
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.

Loggi

Series D in 2018
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.

Caret Games

Venture Round in 2018
Caret Games is a company specialized in developing mobile games with over 50 employees based on South Korea. The company consists of talented developers and they are developing games with passion. Caret Games developed Full3D mobile MMORPG ‘RebirthM’ in the end of 2017. The company is trying to make a game which many people can enjoy and play for a long time, and the first is ‘RebirthM’. Caret Games services 'RebirthM'​ directly in South Korea and is currently preparing for global service. About "Rebirth M"​! The game also known as Rebirth: Shadow of Salvation, is a mobile MMORPG that’s supposed to rival PC MMORPGs. Made with Unity3D, the game boasts high graphics and PC-like gameplay experience. Now that it’s been more than a year since its announcement in South Korea, the game is finally out in Brazil which a global release will follow suit later.

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.
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