Dec 19
U.S. tariffs: Brazilian industries lost about $1.2 billion from August to November.
However, beef shipments are expected to accelerate over next few months after the U.S. lifted the additional 50% tariff.
Dec 18
“Cattle ranchers no longer want to ride horses; they want to ride ATVs,”.
With the increased use of technology in agriculture, experts say biological and climate-tech solutions startups are poised for growth in 2026
Dec 11
AI-native startup FlyMedia raised R$20 million in seed funding led by OneVC to launch digital influencer IPs powered by artificial intelligence.
The round included global funds such as Big Bets, Alter Global, A16z Scout Fund, Norte, Hypersphere, Verve, and FJlabs, along with GP Investments chairman Fersen Lambranho as an individual backer.
Dec 11
Morada.ai, a proptech specializing in generative AI for the real estate market, has raised over R$17 million in a funding round led by Parceiro Ventures.
This investment follows a previous R$6 million round and marks a pivotal stage for the company’s expansion. The capital will be used to enhance its technical solutions, integrating more advanced AI capabilities for developers and real estate firms.
Dec 10
XP Asset Management, through its infrastructure fund Infra V, is investing up to R$100 million in Eveo, a Brazilian company specializing in private cloud and data center services.
The deal begins with an initial R$50 million injection and includes two potential follow-on investments of R$25 million each, contingent on performance clauses. In return, XP will acquire a 31.85% stake in Eveo, marking the company’s first external funding since its founding in 1998.
Dec 10
FlowCredi, a fintech specializing in home equity credit, raised R$3.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Verve Capital and Norte Ventures, with participation from angel investors, including BayBrazil supporters Marco Camhaji and Patrick Sigrist.
The funds will be used to develop new sales channels—both B2B and B2C—expand partnerships in sectors like education and healthcare, and strengthen its team.
Dec 8
Klubi, a fintech reinventing the consortium-based financing model, raised an additional R$32 million in an extension of its Series A round, bringing the total to R$77 million.
The funding was led by Patria Investimentos, L4 Venture Builder (linked to B3), and Cyrela Ventures—the same investors from the previous round.
The capital will be used to scale direct sales, expand credit penetration for vehicles and real estate, and enter the insurance market. Klubi currently manages a R$2 billion portfolio with annualized revenue of R$180 million, tripling year-over-year growth.
Dec 9
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer-backed company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, secured R$200 million in financing from Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES).
The funding will be allocated to research and development, certification processes, and the advancement of its urban air mobility solutions.
Dec 2
Prediction market platform Kalshi reaches $11 billion valuation making its Brazilian co-founder Luana Lopes Lara the youngest self-made woman billionaire on Earth.
The company announced it raised $1 billion at an $11B valuation in a financing round led by returning investor Paradigm, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Capital G, among other backers.
Dec 2
Turbi, a car-sharing startup, has raised R$30 million in financing from Santander.
This investment positions Turbi to scale its presence in Brazil’s competitive car-sharing market while improving customer experience through digital platforms.
Nov 25
Colmeia, a startup specializing in sustainable construction solutions, has raised R$18 million in a follow-on funding round led by Crescera Capital.
The round reinforces investor confidence in Colmeia’s business model and growth potential within Brazil’s green building sector, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the market as demand for eco-friendly construction rises.
Nov 20
Economic slowdown, deceleration in consumer spending, decline in exports to the U.S.
Deloitte Research Center released its economic outlook for Brazil.
Nov 14
Logtech PX Center, which connects idle drivers to trucking fleets, raised a R$250 million funding round led by Bicycle Capital, led by Marcelo Claure.
This is PX’s third funding round in just over a year. In this Series B round, Bicycle Capital was joined by Monashees and Endeavor Scale-Up Ventures.
Nov 11
The investment is structured as a mix of equity and debt, providing both capital flexibility and long-term support for its innovation plans.
