News with Category - Venture Capital
Leggal Raises R$ 1.7M to Promote Legal Care as a Corporate Benefit
The startup, which offers legal care as a corporate benefit, raised R$ 1.7 million in a seed round led by DOMO.VC. With 30,000 users, the funds will be used to accelerate product development and expand sales. Read the news in Portuguese.
What’s Next? 5 Key Questions Shaping the Coming Years
After years of euphoria and adjustments in Brazil’s innovation ecosystem, the focus has shifted to efficiency and sustainability. Experts discuss the trends and challenges that will shape the future of innovation in Latin America. Read the news in Portuguese.
QI Tech Raises Another $63M from General Atlantic to Accelerate M&As
The deal, initiated by investors, closed in just two weeks. QI Tech is growing 70–80% annually and has surpassed a $2 billion valuation. Read the news in Portuguese.
After the Boom, Venture Capital Seeks Balance and Identity
Over the past five years, venture capital in Brazil has shifted from the liquidity-driven euphoria of 2021 to a more mature and rational landscape in 2025, shaped by corrections and valuable lessons. Read the news in Portuguese.
iFood Buys 20% of CRMBonus and Becomes Its Second Largest Shareholder
iFood has acquired 20% of CRMBonus, a cashback and coupon company. The deal includes an option to acquire 100% of the company over the next three years for up to R$ 10 billion, depending on CRMBonus' performance and synergy between the companies. Read the news in Portuguese.
Tako Raises Another R$ 100 Million to Reinvent Payroll with AI
Startup Tako has raised R$ 100 million in a Series A round, just nine months after its first investment. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from a16z and ONEVC. Read the news in Portuguese.
How WhatsApp and AI Are Shaping a New Generation of Brazilian Startups
A new generation of Brazilian startups is emerging with a focus on artificial intelligence and WhatsApp as the main interface. WhatsApp has recognized this trend and is considering creating a hub to support these companies.
VC Merger in the South: Quartzo and Invisto Join Forces and Aim to Raise US$100 Million
Two big venture capital firms from southern Brazil, Quartzo Capital and Invisto, have joined forces to boost and accelerate risk investment beyond the Rio-São Paulo axis. Together, they manage a portfolio worth R$600 million and now aim to raise an additional US$100 million.
“Innovation Has the Power to Transform Society Quickly,” Says Gustavo Junqueira of KPTL
The current COO of the firm began his journey as an entrepreneur when Brazil's startup ecosystem was still emerging. Today, he’s on the other side of the table, investing in innovative businesses.