News with Category - Venture Capital
Lazuli Partners’ plans to become “the leading asset manager” in sports
With LZ Sports, its new investment arm, the firm will focus on sports, media, entertainment, and related technologies, following a broader investment thesis.
‘SaaS is not dead,’ says Sidney Chameh, founder of DGF and a VC pioneer in Brazil
Chameh states that software development has accelerated with the adoption of AI, but that doesn’t mean SaaS is dead.
Climate agenda enters investors’ radar and gains momentum in the capital market
Although there is no consolidated data, there are signs of growth in private investments in climate-focused startups in Brazil.
Sebrae and BTG Create R$ 100 Million Fund for Brazilian Startups
The FIC FIP Sebrae Germina is the first fund structured by the Sebrae System focused exclusively on innovative small businesses in Brazil. The initiative received an initial investment of R$ 100 million from Sebrae Nacional. Read the news in Portuguese.
Axenya Raises USD 12 Million from Canary and Indicator to Scale Corporate Healthcare
The healthtech, which manages healthcare costs for companies, raised USD 12 million in a Series A round. The funds will be used for commercial expansion and technology platform investment. Read the news in Portuguese.
This Couple Bets R$ 150 Million on the Future of Health and Wellness
The asset manager Invest Tech and The Collab, a deep tech hub specializing in healthcare, announced a partnership to boost the health and wellness sector. The group plans to structure new financial instruments for the sector. Read the news in Portuguese.
Inhire Attracts DGF and Bridge One to Compete with Gupy for Large Corporations
With the investment, the startup aims to win over large clients and integrate artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process. Read the news in Portuguese.
Kinea Reaches 10% Stake in LWSA; Says Synergy Gains Begin Now
The asset manager began purchasing shares in June, reached 5.8% of the capital in July, and has since increased its stake. Read the news in Portuguese.
Startup Creates First National AI to Predict Climate Risk and Attracts Investment from Bossa Invest
The artificial intelligence system operates autonomously and can predict the risk of a climate disaster up to a year in advance. Read the news in Portuguese.