Despite a slow-growth economy, Brazilian startups are closing a historic year. As of October, venture capital funds surpassed US$6 billion, a record-breaking amount, with fintechs attracting most of it. With an extensive track record in agricultural credit, Martha de Sá leveraged her relationships with the fintech ecosystem to put VERT Capital among the top social and green…
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Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in November: Nov 23 “This is the moment for LatAm”, says EBANX’s CEO Joao Del Valle. In a recent interview he forecasts 30% growth per year until 2025 in Latin America, the region with the highest e-commerce growth in the world. Nov 22 After months…
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Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in October: Oct 28 Swap, a São Paulo-based BaaS startup, announced it has raised $25 million in a Series A led by Tiger Global Management. Swap aims to empower companies to transform their financial operations via its APIs. Oct 28 CEO of retail giant Magazine Luiza Frederico…
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A pioneer among women investing in Venture Capital in Latin America, Laura launched Astella Investimentos in 2008 along with Co-founder Edson Rigonatti. She has seen the entrepreneurial evolution in Brazil from its infancy and, in this conversation, Laura reflects on the current startup boom, the opportunities and unmet needs of female consumers, and offers a…
DetailsHistória e missão do Edupass A empresa foi selecionada para o programa de Impacto BayBrazil e, de abril a agosto de 2021, participou de sessões de mentoria com mentores da rede BayBrazil. O fundador conta sobre a criação e desenvolvimento do Edupass e relata como a plataforma tem ajudado a requalificar trababalhadore spara attender as…
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Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in September: September 30 Tembici became the survivor among shared bicycles – and raised another R$420 million.The funds came from equity and financing. In equity, the C series was led by Crescera Capital, and other funds that participated in the round are Endeavor Catalyst, Igah…
DetailsSessão com Wilton Pinheiro, Product at Amazon, mentor BayBrazil – abril de 2021 História e missão da Plataforma Impact A empresa foi selecionada para o programa de Impacto BayBrazil e, de abril a agosto de 2021, participou de sessões de mentoria com mentores da rede BayBrazil. Através da conexão feita por BayBrazil, a Plataform Impact tornou-se…
DetailsSessão com Paulo Manzato, VP Sales at Talkdesk, mentor BayBrazil – abril de 2021 História e missão do Clubinho Preto A empresa foi selecionada para o programa de Impacto BayBrazil e, de abril a agosto de 2021, participou de sessões de mentoria com mentores da rede BayBrazil. A fundadora reflete sobre o propósito do Clubinho Preto…
DetailsSan Jose Earthquakes x Whitecaps Date: Saturday, Oct 23, 2021, 6:45pm Location: PayPal Park, 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose Soccer fans in the Bay Area: join our Brazilian Heritage Night, fourth edition! The San Jose Earthquakes have recently added two Brazilian players in the team. Midfield Judson, who competed for Brazil’s Avaí, and defender Nathan, who competed…
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When: November 19, 2021, 11am-6pm Where: Los Gatos, CA This special program brought together – in-person – entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders for a dialogue on Latin America’s innovation economy. Photos Vídeos Guest Speakers Bruno Caratori Co-Founder & COO Hashdex Goldwasser Neto Co-Founder & CEO Accountfy Lucas Vargas Partner & CEO Nomad Rodrigo Bernardinelli Co-Founder & CEO Digibee…
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Here are the highlights on Brazil’s tech and business scene in August: August 30 Petlove&Co, a São Paulo-based digital platform for products and services for the pet market, raised about US$150 million (R$750 million) in a funding round led by Riverwood Capital. Tarpon, SoftBank, L Catterton, Porto Seguro and Monashees also participated in the round.…
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The internet has radically changed the mass broadcast media industry and, as a result, the way businesses advertise and communicate with consumers. A recent study ranks Brazil fifth among countries with highest internet users. We wonder how new platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are transforming Latin America’s media landscape. Carlos Moreira offers insights on it, the new technologies…
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