Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in June: June 27 Swiss VC Bulb Capital invested US$7 million in Amaro, a Brazilian fashion label and e-commerce platform. June 26 Linx, a Brazilian provider of POS/ERP connectivity software and payment services, raised US$308 million in a global offering of 32.8 million shares/ADSs…
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Using junk to teach Robotics. The initiative of Brazilian teacher Debora Garofalo was recognized at the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, presented annually to exceptional teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to their profession. Debora became the first Brazilian woman in the top 10 finalists selected around the world. Teaching at a school in the…
Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in May: May 31 Former U.S. President Barack Obama is in Brazil. In an event in Sao Paulo he said that the major force of the United States and Brazil is diversity. Reflecting on his administration he said: “it’s possible to achieve great power…
Creating a billion memorable experiences in healthcare. This is the dream of Brazilian entrepreneur Antônio Ermírio de Moraes Neto. After leading Vox Capital, the pioneer Brazilian VC fund focused on impact investing, he moved to the Bay Area to study and is now launching his new venture XP Health, a startup aimed at leveraging top…
Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in April: April 29 Brazil’s Magazine Luiza agrees to buy retailer Netshoes for US$62 million. The acquisition is aligned with the retailer’s efforts to increase its footprint in Brazilian e-commerce. April 29 According to LAVCA, VC funding into LatAm nearly doubled in 2018, co-investments…
Planting one billion trees in Brazil. This is the challenge embraced by Restaura Brasil, a campaign that mobilizes people and companies in a collective movement for the restoration of native vegetation. Find out how they are doing it and how you can contribute in this conversation with Rubens Benini, the Forest Restoration Strategy Lead for…
This week we are supporting the event organized by Brazilian students of Stanford University. The students got together to bring an exceptional group of Brazilian leaders to the region, including Jorge Paulo Lemann of 3G Capital. Some of the students are BayBrazil members who are highly committed to our mission. Our team is pleased to…
Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in March: Mar 29 Warren, Brazilian investment fintech founded by ex-XP Investimentos partners, received R$ 25 million led by Kaszek Ventures and Ribbit Capital. The fintech uses artificial intelligence to help clients to invest. Mar 29 Brazil ready for business. This Forbes’ article…
When: March 27th, 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: Uber, 900 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, 94304 All proceeds of this event will be donated to nonprofit organizations founded by Brazilian female entrepreneurs in the Bay Area It will take 108 years to close the gender gap across the world. That’s the somber conclusion of the 2018 World Economic Forum study. Despite a…
Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in February: Feb 27 Vicente Silveira, Data Science, Engineering leader & BayBrazil Chairman of the Board, had a live dialogue with entrepreneurs of Cubo, in Sao Paulo, on AI & the future of work. With the support of Grupo SEB & Escola Concept, the dialogue is part…
Watch the recording of our live chat On February 27th, 2019, we’ll interview Vicente Silveira, Data Science, Engineering leader & BayBrazil Chairman of the Board. Our partner Cubo & guests will join the interview, live from São Paulo. Vicente will discuss AI & the Future of work. How is AI changing how companies do business? What will…