News with Category - Venture Capital
‘On-Demand Salary’ Fintech Raises R$ 3 Million to Grow in Brazil
Gibb raised the amount in a round led by the Criatec 4 fund, managed by Triaxis Capital and Crescera Capital. The investment will be used to improve the product and prepare the fintech for new integrations with Open Finance. Read the news in Portuguese.
Azos Raises R$ 170 Million in Series B and Attracts One of Facebook’s Early Investors
The round was led by Lightrock and included participation from the funds Kaszek Ventures, Prosus, Munich Re Ventures, and Maya Capital, along with Kevin Efrusy, one of Facebook's early investors. Read the news in Portuguese.
Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital grow in Brazil in 2024; Private Equity declines
In 2024, venture capital operations made investments totaling R$ 9 billion. Private equity operations closed the year with investments of R$ 13.3 billion, and CVC operations ended with R$ 3.5 billion. Read the article in Portuguese.
Not an impact fund, Rio-based Raio Capital aims to find startups that contribute to a better world
The manager is raising its second fund and aims to reach R$ 100 million. The portfolio will include about 25 companies, each receiving investments of R$ 1.5 million. Read the full article in Portuguese.
Alice raises US$ 22 million in Series C extension
The Series C round was led by Kaszek, ThornTree Capital Partners, Canary, and Globo Ventures. For 2025, the healthtech aims to reach 70,000 members and raise revenue to R$ 600 million. Read the full article in Portuguese.
Spanish Mundi Ventures launches fund for Brazil and LatAm
Focused on the insurance sector, the manager will make early-stage investments with checks of up to US$ 5 million. Read the full article in Portuguese.
Octágora raises R$ 1.4M to optimize technical services in Brazil
The round was led by B Venture Capital and included participation from DOMO.VC and WOW Aceleradora. Read the full article in Portuguese.
Minerva invests in Upload fund with has R$ 300 million for technology
The vehicle focuses on B2B startups and is anchored by TIM, with other Brazilian and international institutional investors. Read the full article in Portuguese.
After two years of hardship, Venture Capital increases bets on fintechs in LatAm
Managers are expected to invest more in Latin American startups offering loans and artificial intelligence, as they foresee room for such services. Read the full article in Portuguese.