News with Category - Venture Capital
With R$ 90 million, startup aims to advance in digital grain trade
The investment was led by Kaszek, and the funds received will be invested in expanding the company's technological solutions on its platform, such as real-time pricing and negotiations, as well as advancements in digitalization.
VC Made Fewer Rounds in 2024, but the Invested Value Increased by 17%
The rounds in the last quarter helped boost the invested volume in 2024, with a 17% increase compared to the previous year.
Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital Grow in Brazil in 2024; Private Equity Declines
In 2024, Venture Capital (VC) operations totaled R$ 9 billion in Brazil, and Private Equity (PE) operations closed the year with investments of R$ 13.3 billion. Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investments reached R$ 3.5 billion.
Brazilian Venture Capital Has Shorter Cycles, Says Raio Capital
Raio Capital launched a new R$ 100 million fund, with the goal of making exits after four or five years of investment. Read the news in Portuguese.
‘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.