December 2019 Deals & Investments

Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in December:   Dec 30 IBOVESPA leads list of best investments in the year. The index jumped 31,6% reaching 115.645 points (article in Portuguese) Dec 19 Brazilian tech fund Confrapar invested R$200 million in the fintech Zetra, that develops digital tools to further financial education and wellness. Dec…

November 2019 Deals & Investments

Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in November:   Dec 2 São Paulo-based startup Housi joined Redpoint eventures’ portfolio with an investment round of R$50 million. Housi receives, manages, and leases real estate through its platform. Nov 25 Brazil included in the Global Entry Program. 20 Brazilian executives will start testing program.…

Special program for Brazilian tech leaders around the annual conference 2019

BayBrazil week, Aug 20th – 23rd, 2019  In 2019 BayBrazil expanded even more the program around its signature event, the annual conference Brazil in 21st Century. DAY 1 The program kicked-off with a cocktail reception at Docusign headquarters in San Francisco. In partnership with Redpoint e.ventures, we gathered a cheerful mix of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech players…

October 2019 Deals & Investments

Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in October:   Oct 30 From Fidelity to Schroders, Money Managers are Bullish on Brazil. Ibovespa has gained 22% this year as economic reforms advanced Oct 24 Cobli, startup that develops IoT tracking technology for corporate fleets, raised US$10 million Series A led by Fifth Wall…

September 2019 Deals & Investments

Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in September:   Sept 27 Bom Pra Crédito raised approximately US$8.4 million in its fourth funding round. Grupo Globo, the largest media and communication conglomerate in Latin America, led the investment that purchased minority stakes in the company. Sept 21 Cubo Itau innovation center celebrated…

from a delivery app to a tech platform: a conversation with co-founder and CEO of Rappi

From a delivery app to a tech platform: a conversation with Co-Founder & CEO of Rappi

The delivery firm Rappi has developed into a “Super App,” and has become an industry leader in Latin America. Specializing in on-demand deliveries for restaurants and supermarket, it recently launched the Rappi Pay, a mobile payments product integrated into its core platform. Operating in about 55 cities and 8 countries, Rappi plans to accelerate its expansion, especially after receiving…

August 2019 Deals & Investments

Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in August:   Aug 29 Kaszek Ventures raised US$600 million across two new funds. This amount made the firm the first Latin American early-stage investor to hit the milestone.of roughly US$1 billion total capital under management. Kaszek portfolio includes Gympass Nubank and Loggi. Aug 27…