May 14 App created by Brazilian founders launched in the U.S. GigU aids Uber drivers “pick profitable rides”by helping them to calculate an estimate of how much the worker will earn per mile and at an hourly rate. May 6 Silicon Valley Business Journal interviews BayBrazil’s Founder and CEO. Margarise Correa reflected on her journey and…
Feb 26 Startup Capim, which offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for dental care, raised $26.7 million in a Series A co-led by Valor Capital and QED Investors. Founded in July 2021, Capim provides a specialized operating system to help dentists digitize and manage their clinics, aiming to increase revenue. The company’s software facilitates digital…
Jan 29 Moove, a mobility fintech company backed by Uber, has acquired Brazil’s Kovi, a vehicle subscription startup, in a deal that increases Moove’s annual recurring revenue to $275 million. The strategy aims to expand the company’s presence in Latin America, enhance its fleet management capabilities and strengthen Moove’s position in the mobility fintech sector.…
Dec 25 Food to Save’s acquisition of platform “Fruta Imperfeita” represents its first financial deal aimed at scaling operations. The strategy aims to triple revenue by leveraging new resources and expanding the company’s reach in the food rescue market. Dec 19 MinusSugar, a biotech startup founded by a Brazilian team in Miami, raised US$2.5 million…